Gilbert Burns has issued a statement on social media after his last UFC loss.
The former welterweight Challenger title went to his UFC Vegas 106 Main Event Matchup with Michael Morales in desperate need for a victory after three consecutive defeats against the best hunters of the 170 pound division.
'Durinho' was equipped by Sean Brady, Ko'd by Jack della Maddalena, and dominated by Belal Muhammad before he was accepted an apparent step in contrast to the unbeaten rising star of Ecuador.
Michael Morales easily made the most difficult test of his career when he improved to 18-0 by stopping Gilbert Burns with strikes within one round.
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Gilbert Burns responds to his fourth consecutive loss
Four losses in a row usually result in a hunter who lays down their gloves and withdraws from MMA.
However, Burns did not do that after he was swept away by Morales in a devastating way.
The 38-year-old kept it stylish when he broke his silence on social media on the day after UFC Vegas 106.
“Thankful for this trip! I am still very blessed,” wrote Burns on Instagram.
“Of course it was not the result I looked at at L, especially for this I worked extremely hard, who saw, saw, but it is the fighting game and life!
“Congratulations on @Miichaelufc wish you and your team all the success! That is not sad stories! Thankful for this wonderful journey and for all the lessons!
“God is always good! All awards, praise and glory are given to him in a victory or defeat!”
It is currently unclear whether Burns will fight again or whether he will call time on his iconic UFC run.
What is the next step for Michael Morales?
The future is much brighter for Morales, which seems to be a superstar in the coming years.
A victory over Burns will most likely see the 25-year-old his #8-place when the rankings update on Tuesday the Welterweight.
Champion of 170 pound Jack della Maddalena is expected to defend his belt against Islam Makhachev later this year.
Then Shavkat Rakhmonov seems to be the next one for a shot on good weight gold.
Morales will therefore have to beat one or two contenders to make his title references unmistakable.
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