Gilbert Burns Ends UFC Vegas 106 With Fourth Straight Loss

Gilbert Burns, a former UFC welterweight title challenger, suffered a first-round knockout loss to undefeated rising star Michael Morales at UFC Vegas 106, marking his fourth consecutive defeat against top competition. Despite the setbacks, Burns posted a positive and gracious message on social media, expressing gratitude for his career journey, congratulating Morales, and attributing all honor to his faith. Burns, who is approaching 39 and has been winless for two years, has faced tough opponents including Sean Brady, Jack Della Maddalena, and Belal Muhammad, which has pushed him out of title contention. While many speculate that Burns may be nearing retirement, he has not indicated any decision to retire yet. Morales, at 25 with an 18-0 record, looks poised to become a significant figure in the welterweight division. Fans hope that if Burns does retire, his final fight will be on a major card rather than at the UFC Apex venue.