MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC Fight Night 256 main event between welterweight contenders Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales.
Gilbert Burns UFC Fight Night 256 preview
Staple info:
- Record: 22-8 MMA, 15-8 UFC
- Height: 5'5" Age: 37 Weight: 125 lbs. Reach: 65.5"
- Camp: Kill Cliff FC (Florida)
- Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing
- Risk management: Fair
Supplemental info:
- + Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt (2nd degree)
- + 4x Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion
- + Multiple grappling accolades (in and out of the gi)
- + 6 KO victories
- + 9 submission wins
- + 11 first-round finishes
- + KO power
- + Aggressive pace and pressure
- + Improved overall striking flow
- ^ Dangerous counter right hand
- + Strikes well off the breaks
- + Solid wrestling ability
- + Superb transitional grappler
- ^ Works well from top or bottom
Michael Morales UFC Fight Night 256 preview
Staple info:
- Record: 17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC
- Height: 6'0" Age: 25 Weight: 170 lbs.