Michael Morales name drops top UFC welterweight, reveals special request for next fight

On To the Next One: What’s next for Michael Morales after stopping Gilbert Burns at UFC Vegas 106?

Future matchups are discussed for Michael Morales, Mairon Santos, and more following UFC Vegas 106.

Michael Morales - The UFC’s New Welterweight Threat?

In recent years, the UFC’s hardest division has unanimously been considered to be the 155-pounders. However, in the past year, a new division has risen, full of young, hungry and incredibly skilled fighters. Welterweight had become a division full of familiar faces, with the reign of Kamaru Usman slowing the division’s momentum. The “Nigerian Nightmare” seemed unbeatable, dispatching any challenger thrown his way. Nevertheless, things can change…

Michael Morales has only one request after the biggest victory of his UFC career. The Ecuadorian star didn't ask for a name or bonus after knocking out former UFC title contender Gilbert Burns (22-9 MMA, 15-9 UFC) in the main event of UFC Fight Night 256 on Saturday. Instead, Morales (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) made an open invitation for a specific event: this year's UFC Night card in Guadalajara, Mexico. Morales, who trains in Tijuana, wants his next …

Michael Morales name drops top UFC welterweight, reveals special request for next fight

Michael Morales has called out a highly-ranked UFC welterweight, and now he wants in on the UFC 320 card in Guadalajara.