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Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales Moved to UFC Vegas 106 Headliner on May 17

Upgraded to five rounds! ud83eudee1@GilbertDurinho vs Michael Morales is now your #UFCVegas106 main event! ud83dudc4f pic.twitter.com/4plVqAfxwh

— UFC (@ufc) April 13, 2025

Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales will now have five rounds with which to work.

The welterweight bout, which was originally scheduled for UFC 315 on May 10, has been moved to the main event of UFC Vegas 106 on May 17. The promotion announced the change during the UFC 314 broadcast on Saturday night. UFC Vegas 106 — also known as UFC Fight Night 256 — takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and also includes a light heavyweight tilt pitting Paul Craig against Rodolfo Bellato.