Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales: – Fight Card, Betting Odds, Start Time

Bymmatimmy
Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales

All the fights for Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales in Las Vegas on Saturday, 17th May 2025. With betting odds, start time, date, fight card, and information on how to watch.

  • Event: UFC Fight Night: Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales
  • Date: Sat, May 17, 2025
  • Location: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV
  • Broadcast: ESPN Main Event 7 p.m. ET
  • Broadcast in the UK: TNT Sports 12 a.m. GMT Prelims 9 p.m.
Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales Poster

Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales Full Fight Card

Main Card

  • Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales: Welterweight Main Event
  • Rodolfo Bellato vs. Paul Craig: Light Heavyweight
  • Sodiq Yusuff vs. Mairon Santos: Lightweight
  • Dustin Stoltzfus vs. Nursulton Ruziboev: Middleweight
  • Julian Erosa vs. Melquizael Costa: Featherweight
  • Gabe Green vs. Matheus Camilo: Lightweight

Prelims

  • Jared Gordon vs. Thiago Moises: Lightweight
  • Yadier del Valle vs. Connor Matthews: Featherweight
  • Luana Santos vs. Tainara Lisboa: Women’s Bantamweight
  • Elise Reed vs. Denise Gomes: Women’s Strawweight
  • HyunSung Park vs. Carlos Hernandez: Flyweight
  • Tecia Pennington vs. Luana Pinheiro: Women’s Strawweight

*Fight card, bout order, and number of fights are subject to change

Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales Tale of the Tape

Name:Gilbert BurnsMichael Morales
Country:BrazilEcuador
Age:3825
Height:5 ft 10 in (178 cm)6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Reach:71 in (180 cm)79 in (201 cm)

Betting Odds

The upcoming UFC main event between Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales is set for May 17, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This welterweight clash carries high stakes for both fighters and could significantly impact the division’s rankings and each man’s career trajectory.

At Betway, Michael Morales is listed at 1/8 and Gilbert Burns at 5/1. When you see odds like 1/8 for Morales, it means you have to bet £8 just to win £1 profit. If you win, you get your £8 back plus £1, so £9 total. These are called “short odds” and show that Morales is the strong favorite-bookmakers think he’s very likely to win. On the other hand, Burns at 5/1 means if you bet £1, you win £5 profit (plus your stake back, so £6 total) if he pulls off the upset. These are “long odds,” showing that Burns is seen as a big underdog.

Looking at how the odds have changed over time, Morales started as a heavy favorite, around -455 (American odds), which is roughly 1/5 in fractional odds. As the fight got closer, more money and confidence poured in for Morales, pushing his odds even shorter. Some sites now have him as low as 1/8 or even 1/10, while Burns’ odds have stretched as high as 5/1 or even 6/1 on some books. This shift shows the public and oddsmakers have grown even more confident in Morales as fight week has progressed.

For method-of-victory bets, Morales by knockout (KO/TKO) is the most popular pick, often priced around -150 (meaning you bet £1.50 to win £1). Burns’ best chance is seen as a submission, which would pay out much more if he pulls it off.

The stakes are clear: For Burns, a loss could spell the end of his run as a top contender. For Morales, a victory over a respected veteran like Burns would propel him into the division’s elite and possibly set up a title eliminator bout. Both fighters have a lot to gain, and even more to lose, making this a high-pressure, high-reward main event.

Burns will look to use his grappling expertise to control Morales and seek a submission, while Morales will aim to keep the fight standing and use his reach, power, and youth to overwhelm the older fighter. Morales is the betting favorite, largely due to his undefeated record, knockout power, and significant age and reach advantages. He is 13 years younger and has an 8-inch reach advantage over Burns.

Morales is a huge favorite, and the odds have only moved further in his favor as the fight approaches, while Burns is a sizable underdog. Whether Morales lives up to the hype or Burns pulls off a dramatic upset, the outcome will have a major impact on the welterweight division and could shape the title picture for months to come.

Start date and time

Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales takes place on Saturday, 17th May 2025, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV. The main card will start at 7 p.m. ET. In the UK, the main card starts at 12 a.m. GMT.

Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales Fight Promo

Tickets

If you are lucky enough to be near Kansas City or plan to attend Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales at the UFC APEX, tickets are available here.

PPV Price and Live Streams

Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales is live on ESPN+ . In the UK, you will be able to watch on TNT Sports.

What is Next after Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales?

The next event after Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales is Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee Barber on the 31st of May 2025 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Latest Posts

Latest Posts