UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Morales Betting Odds, Tips & Live Stream MMA
This May, UFC welterweights Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales will face off inside the octagon. The event also includes fights between Paul Craig and Rodolfo Bellato, as well as Sodiq Yusuff vs Marion Santos. You can bet on all the MMA fights and watch live for free when you join Stake Sportsbook.
When & Where is UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Morales?
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Morales is scheduled for May 17 at the UFC Apex in Nevada, United States.
Major Fighters in UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Morales
Gilbert Burns
Former welterweight championship challenger Gilbert Burns is currently on a 3-fight losing streak and in danger of falling outside the top 10 rankings. After losing his title shot in 2021, he won 3 and lost 4, although all of his losses have been to top fighters, including Khamzat Chimaev, current welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, Jack Della Maddalena, and Sean Brady. His overall record is 22-8, while he’s 15-8 in the UFC.
Michael Morales
Undefeated prospect Micael Morales has now won 5 straight fights since entering the UFC in 2022, including 3 stoppage wins. His last fight saw him impressively stop Neil Magny in the first round, picking up a performance of the night bonus. He’s now 17-0 in his professional career and could be a serious problem for the top-ranked welterweights. However, this will be the highest-ranked opponent he’s faced yet.
Paul Craig
Craig has been a stalwart of the UFC’s light heavyweight division since he first arrived in the promotion back in 2016. In that time, he’s amassed 9 wins, including over big names like former champion Jamahal Hill and the current champion, Magomed Ankalaev. However, he also has 9 defeats, and has lost his last 3 fights. Despite his losses, he remains a dangerous opponent due to his high submission rate. 76% of his wins have been by submission.
Rodolfo Bellato
Bellato is a newcomer to the UFC, taking his first fight in 2023 and scoring an impressive TKO win over Ihor Potieria. His last fight was a barn burner against Jimmy Crute, which ended in a draw, bringing his overall career record to 12-2-1. Interestingly, his only 2 career losses have both come against Vitor Petrino, another light heavyweight prospect in the UFC, although both fights took place in other promotions.
Gilbert Burns has fallen off since his title shot in 2021, losing 4 in 7 fights. However, all of these have been against top opponents. He’s also only been finished once in that time, and that was late on in the fight. Burns is extremely tough, physically strong, and talented on the ground. However, there are definite holes in his striking game that can be exploited.
Based on their recent records, it’s not a surprise to see that Morales is the betting favorite according to the latest MMA odds. He’s undefeated and has won 71% of his fights by KO/TKO. His striking is by far the most complete part of his game, with knockout power that makes him hard to bet against.
Co-Main Event
Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato
Craig is a tough test for UFC opponents thanks to his excellent submission skills, although if he can’t get you to the ground, he’s relatively easy to beat. Craig has now won just 1 in his last 6 fights in the UFC, and although he has some excellent wins on his record, his limited striking means he’s the underdog in this fight according to the latest UFC odds.
Bellato may have only had 2 fights in the UFC, but he’s definitely an exciting prospect thanks to his well-rounded game and finishing ability. He has a high number of KO/TKO wins and submission wins, and his only 2 losses are to Petrino. There are some questions about how hittable Bellato is, but he could be a problem if he improves his defense.
