The UFC returns to Las Vegas while Michael Morales puts his undefeated line on the line against Gilbert Burns on UFC Vegas 106.
Michael Morales is currently unbeaten in the UFC, with 17 victories so far in his career and 12 of them via Knock -Out. He climbed to #12 in the ranking, hoping to take the scalp of the #8 hunter when he accepts Gilbert Burns in Las Vegas.
The Brazilian was supposed to cope with Morales on UFC 314 and then UFC 315. However, every time the fight was moved to Las Vegas on 17 May.
Burns admits that he “cannot afford to lose” from Morales, so a loss here can be a disaster for his future in the UFC games. That should motivate him to store the Ecuadorian, but that may not be enough for burns against Morales.
In the meantime, the Co-Main event of the Show Paul Craig places against Rodolfo Bellato. The Brazilian is unbeaten in his first 2 UFC fights and wants to hand over his 5th loss in his last 6 fights.
Here is everything you need to know about what promises to be a fantastic evening of MMA action on UFC Vegas 106.
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What time does UFC Vegas 106 start?
UFC Vegas 106 takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 17, 2025
The event starts with preliminary rounds at 4 p.m. (et), 1 p.m. (pt) and 9 p.m. (BST).
After this comes the main map at 7 p.m. (et), 4 p.m. (PT) and 12:00 (BST).
How do you look and live stream UFC Vegas 106?
In the US, both the Prelims and the main map of the event will be available to view on ESPN+ from 4 p.m.
In the United Kingdom, fans can view the Prelims through the UFC Fight Pass from 21:00 before they switch to TNT sports for the coverage of the main map from 12:00.
UFC Vegas 106 – Who fights?
Main map
Welterweight: Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Moraleslight Heavyweight: Paul Craig vs. Rodolfo Bellatolightweight: Sodiq Yusuff vs. Mairon Santosmiddleight: Dustin Stoltzfus vs. Nursulton Ruziboevfeatherweight: Julian Erosa vs. Melquizel Green vs.
Prelims
Lightweight: Jared Gordon vs. Thiago Moiséwomen's Bantamweight: Luana Santos vs. Tainara LisboafeTeatherweight: Yadier del Valle vs. Connor Matthewomen's Strawweight: Elise Reed vs. Denise Gomesflyweight: Park Hyun-Sung vs. Carlos Hernandezwomen's Strawweight: Tecia Pennington vs. Luana Pinheiro
Gilbert Burns admits that he cannot afford a 4th consecutive loss
This fight is very important for the 38-year-old Brazilian, while Burns is preparing to take on the unbeaten Morales at UFC Vegas 106.
Speaking at the show Me The Money Podcast, Burns admitted that he “cannot afford to lose” after his 3 previous defeats against some top well -being weight division contenders.
“I think the man is very good,” said Burns. “At a high level … crazy finishes … he's very cool. … The fight is not officially a foregone dealt, but I think [losses] Al. “
“The injury to Belal, and then the knockout against [Jack Della Maddalena]And then the last [against Sean Brady] It was difficult for me to swallow. … now I'm going to do everything to perform. “
A loss for Morales will drop burns over the ranking and can put an end to his chances of ever getting another title shot.