Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales

Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales: Matchup Breakdown

Gilbert Burns is 15-10 in the Welterweight division with a 60% win rate. Michael Morales is 7-0 at Welterweight, winning 100% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Michael Morales leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales on May 17, 2025, won by Michael Morales by KO/TKO in round 1.

Michael Morales holds the higher ELO rating, 1,188 to 1,021. Career peaks are 1,196 for Gilbert Burns and 1,188 for Michael Morales. Gilbert Burns has 3 KO/TKO and 5 submission wins from 15 victories, a 53.3% finish rate. Michael Morales has 5 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 71.4% of the time.

Gilbert Burns stands 5' 10" with a reach of 71" and fights orthodox. Michael Morales is 6' 0" with a reach of 79", orthodox. That is an 8-inch reach advantage for Michael Morales. Gilbert Burns is 40, Michael Morales is 27.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Gilbert Burns has landed 974 significant strikes at 48.1% accuracy with 42 takedowns and 1h 10m of control time. Michael Morales has landed 356 at 49.9% with 1 takedown and 3:19 of control.

Gilbert Burns has 1 title fight (0 won) against 0 (0 won) for Michael Morales. They share 2 common opponents: Sean Brady, Neil Magny.