UFC Vegas 106: Burns vs. Morales full card, betting odds, how to watch

The UFC is back at its home base for the first time in over a month. A critical welterweight encounter tops Saturday's UFC Fight Night from the UFC APEX.

In the main event of the 12-fight offering from Las Vegas, NV, Brazilian and former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns attempts to snap a three-fight losing skid opposite Michael Morales.

Burns, 38, said Wednesday he recognizes his career longevity may be reaching its course if he attempts to string together another run at a championship opportunity. Despite having eight additional years of UFC experience, Morales, 25, is due for the big show.

"I was like Michael Morales years ago," Burns told Hablemos MMA via MMAJunkie. "I was making noise and making my way to the top and Damian Maia, Gunnar Nelson gave me the opportunity. I feel like I have to do the same. It's a test. If I go and win, I knock him off, and he can have another opportunity in the future. But he needs an opportunity, and who am I to say no?"

Why Gilbert Burns Took "Opportunity" Against Undefeated Prospect

With Burns (22-8 MMA, 15-8 UFC) doing this, he is not only assuming the risk of possibly losing to Morales (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) but also potentially being labeled as someone who can't compete against the best like they once did.

Gilbert Burns faces a stiff test Saturday nigh — Apr 8, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Gilbert Burns (red gloves) reacts after defeating Jorge Masvidal (blue gloves) during UFC 287 at Miami-Dade Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images | Rich Storry-Imagn Images

To No. 8-ranked Burns, neither could be further from the truth.

"I'm here to fight the best," Burns said. "If they think he's next, let's fight then. I respect everyone and I think everyone needs an opportunity. If he's good, then he will win. But for me, I don't have that, 'Oh, I'm No. 5, I have to fight against No. 3 and 4.' No, no, no, no. I'm going to fight who the UFC and the fans want me to fight."

Michael Morales Rips "The Future" Before UFC Vegas 106

As for Morales, although beating Burns remains top priority, another challenger has caught the attention of the No. 12-ranked welterweight: Ian Machado Garry.

Ian Garry gets called out by UFC Vegas 106 headline — Apr 26, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, UNITED STATES; Ian Machado Garry (red gloves) reacts after defeating Carlos Prates (not pictured) during UFC Fight Night at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images | William Purnell-Imagn Images

"I'm sure he wants to fight the best just like me," Morales told reporters Wednesday. "I don't think they will let us fight now, but if the opportunity presents itself, I do want to beat the sh*t out of him. I want to fight him no matter what. I just simply have to wait for the opportunity. Right now, I'm just fighting whoever they put in front of me. It doesn't matter who it is."

The third card of the month is back to an earlier start time – 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. (prelims) immediately followed by a 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT transition (main card) with the festivities streaming exclusively on ESPN+.

Odds are fluid and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook as of Saturday morning.

UFC Vegas 106 Full Card Odds + Order

Below is the current running bout order. All 24 fighters successfully made weight Friday morning.

UFC Vegas 106 Main Card

Main Event: Gilbert Burns (+410) vs. Michael Morales (-550), welterweight (five-rounder)
Co-Main Event: Paul Craig (+330) vs. Rodolfo Bellato (-425), light heavyweight
Sodiq Yusuff (+120) vs. Mairon Santos (-142), lightweight
Dustin Stoltzfus (+200) vs. Nursulton Ruziboev (-245), middleweight
Julian Erosa (+150) vs. Melquizael Costa (-180), featherweight

UFC Vegas 106 Preliminary Card

Featured Prelim: Gabriel Green (+185) vs. Matheus Camilo (-225), lightweight
Jared Gordon (-130) vs. Thiago Moises (+110), lightweight
Yadier Del Valle (-600) vs. Connor Matthews (+440), featherweight
Luana Santos (-180) vs. Tainara Lisboa (+150), bantamweight
Elise Reed (+470) vs. Denise Gomes (-650), strawweight
Hyun Sung Park (-198) vs. Carlos Hernandez (+164), flyweight
Tecia Pennington (-325) vs. Luana Pinheiro (+260), strawweight

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