‘He is real deal’: Pros react to Michael Morales’ quick knockout in UFC Vegas 106 headliner

Michael Morales didn’t have a drop of sweat on him in the meanwhile he stopped Gilbert Burns in the principle occasion of UFC Vegas 106.

The 25-year-old made it look simple in opposition to the perennial welterweight contender and one-time title challenger, needing lower than 4 minutes to select up the most important win of his profession in opposition to Burns. With the win, the Ecuadorian standout improved his professional document to 18-0.

Morales made Burns uncomfortable with the primary strikes he landed, hurting Burns and sending him to the canvas. “Durinho” was in a position to get a double leg, and a takedown, but it surely didn’t final lengthy as Morales obtained again to his ft and started to punish Burns with punches, hurting the veteran earlier than referee Herb Dean mercifully stepped in to name a cease to the struggle at 3:39 into the opening spherical.

UFC professional fighters and champions have been watching the motion because it was taking place. Try their reactions to Morales’ breakout second under.