Oh wow, okay, so this just got a whole lot more interesting. You know that feeling when you’re watching, I dunno, the UFC or something and they suddenly just decide to stretch things out? Well, here we go—Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales are now going head-to-head for FIVE rounds. I mean, wasn’t it just three before? Shrug. I’m not a math wizard, but that’s two extra rounds of possibly watching these guys beat each other to a pulp.
So this fight was, like, supposed to be on May 10, right? Yeah, scrap that. It’s been kicked over to May 17, now headlining UFC Vegas 106. It’s like they changed plans and didn’t even consult me. This announcement? Came while people were glued to their screens during the UFC 314 showdown. Classic move. Vegas is gonna be bustling—UFC Apex is gonna see some action. Oh, and not to forget, there’s some kinda light heavyweight collision too, involving this Paul Craig guy and Rodolfo Bellato. Let’s see how they fit into this whole chaos.
Now, let me ramble a bit. Burns, he’s got this history, you know? Recent losses spell trouble—Belal Muhammad, Jack Della Maddalena, and Sean Brady have all had a piece of him lately. Yet, this Brazilian can grapple like no one’s business—a title challenger before and all that jazz. He’s snatched wins from some big names—Demian Maia, Tyron Woodley, Stephen Thompson, Neil Magny, and even Jorge Masvidal. Kind of a mixed bag right now.
And there’s Morales. This guy’s been on a roll—literally no losses in 17 pro fights. That’s like walking on water for the welterweight scene. He’s 25, from sunny Ecuador and seems to be sweeping through the octagon like a hurricane. Five wins under the UFC banner, all cleared without breaking a sweat, including taking down Magny in the first round last August. Dude’s like a rising star or something, climbing fast.
I guess what I’m wondering is, with five rounds, what could happen? More heart-pounding moments or… extra time for a bathroom break? Who knows. It’s UFC, after all, anything can flip the script. Can you imagine if Burns gets back on track or Morales keeps that perfect record? I mean, does it matter what I think? Maybe I’ll tune in. Maybe I’ll snack instead. We’ll see.
