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"Retire Him UFC" - Fans and Pros Erupt as Michael Morales Demolishes Gilbert Burns at UFC Vegas 106

The UFC held a Fight Night event on May 20, 2025, in Las Vegas, headlined by welterweights Michael Morales and Gilbert Burns.
Burns entered the bout on a first-time three-fight losing streak against elite opponents, while Morales was undefeated after joining from Dana White's Contender Series.
Morales controlled the fight by stifling Burns' grappling attempts, landing clean strikes, and forcing Burns against the fence before scoring a TKO at 3:39 of round one.
Morales improved to 18-0 overall and 6-0 in the UFC with four finishes, while Burns fell to 22-9 and into the #10 welterweight ranking after the defeat.
The victory positions Morales as a rising top contender, prompting fan calls for Burns' retirement and suggesting a generational shift in the welterweight division.

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