Gilbert “Durinho” Burns is scheduled to face Michael Morales at UFC Fight Night 256. This event is set to take place on May 17, 2025, at the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Gilbert Burns, who maintains a record of 22 wins and eight losses (22-8-0) heading into the event, will be making his 24th appearance in the promotion and squaring off against the undefeated prospect Michael Morales, who holds a professional MMA record of 17 wins and no losses (17-0-0). Burns squared off against Sean Brady in his last fight at UFC Fight Night 242 and lost via a unanimous decision. On the other hand, Michael Morales kept his undefeated streak alive by beating Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho via a first-round TKO.
Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales Stats
| Stats | Gilbert Burns | Michael Morales |
| MMA Record | 22-9-0 | 17-0-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Welterweight) | 8 | 12 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | Brazilian | Ecuadorian |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Reach | 71 in | 79 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 48% | 48% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 37% | 41% |
| Takedown Defense | 53% | 92% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 17 |
| MMA Debut | 2012 | 2017 |
Gilbert Burns Record
Heading into the fight, Gilbert Burns holds an MMA record of 22 wins and eight losses (22-8-0). Of his wins, six have come by way of knockout, nine by submitting his opponents, and seven by decision.
| 30 matches | 22 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 3 |
| By submission | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 5 |
Michael Morales Record
Heading into the event, Michael Morales maintains an unblemished professional MMA record of 17 wins to no losses (17-0-0). He has 12 knockout victories, one submission win, and four scalps by decision.
| 17 matches | 17 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 12 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
FAQs on Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales' Head-to-Head Record
A. Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales is scheduled for May 17, 2025, as the main event of UFC Fight Night 256.
A. Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales is set to take place at the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
A. Gilbert Burns holds an MMA record of 22-8-0 heading into the event.
A. Michael Morales holds an undefeated record of 17 wins to no losses (17-0-0).
A. Gilbert Burns is 38 years of age as of 2025.
