Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales is a textbook crossroads fight. Burns, the former UFC welterweight title challenger at 38, is on his first losing streak. Morales, a rising contender at 25, has ...

Michael Morales secured the biggest victory of his promising career after securing a first-round stoppage win against Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night 256.

Morales also took home a $50,000 bonus for his impressive first-round finish. Paul Craig, Julian Erosa, and Jared Gordon are also set to earn over $200,000 each for their appearances.

Michael Morales' first-round TKO against Gilbert Burns sent shockwaves throughout the welterweight division. Now, the unbeaten prospect can take it to the next level. Needing a flurry of punches ...

Seattle Mariners prospect Michael Morales capped off an impressive season with one of the last weekly honors of the regular season in the Double-A Texas League. Teren Kowatsch | Sep 17, 2024 ...

Last night's UFC event saw Michael Morales improve his record to 18-0 with his sixth win in the octagon. The welterweight prospect dispatched former title challenger Gilbert Burns via first-round TKO.

I projected Michael Morales as an 84.2% favorite (-532 implied odds) in this matchup; as a result, I show slight value on the underdog, Gilbert Burns (projected +532, listed +600), and wouldn’t ...

Michael Morales faced Trevin Giles at UFC 270, where Morales completely dominated Giles. Just 4:06 into the first round, Morales knocked down Giles with his dynamic striking ability.

Michael Morales lost his final court appeal in October when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review his case. He can still seek clemency from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

MODESTO, Calif. — It hasn’t even been a year that Michael Morales has been in the Mariners’ organization, yet the right-handed pitcher has already earned a flattering nickname: The Sponge ...