Gilbert Burns is in a challenging position as he faces a crucial fight against Michael Morales, a rising star in the UFC welterweight division. After a streak of losses against top-tier fighters, Burns must redeem himself in this match-up to stay relevant in his category.
Morales, who is 13 years younger than Burns and holds an undefeated UFC record of 5-0, poses a significant threat after his recent knockout win against Neil Magny.
Also coming up is a massive pay-per-view event in Newark, New Jersey, featuring bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili defending his title against Sean O’Malley, alongside Julianna Pena and Kayla Harrison competing for the women’s bantamweight championship.
Upcoming UFC Schedule
| Event | Date | Main Event | Weight Class | Location | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFC Fight Night | May 17 | Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales | Welterweight | Las Vegas | ESPN+ |
| UFC Fight Night | May 31 | Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee Barber | Women’s flyweight | Las Vegas | ESPN+ |
| UFC 316 | June 7 | Merab Dvalishvili (c) vs. Sean O’Malley 2 | Bantamweight title | Newark | ESPN+ PPV |
| UFC Fight Night | June 14 | Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley | Welterweight | Atlanta | ESPN+ |
| UFC Fight Night | June 21 | Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. | Light heavyweight | Baku, Azerbaijan | ESPN+ |
| UFC 317 | June 28 | TBA | TBA | Las Vegas | ESPN+ PPV |
| UFC 318 | July 19 | Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3 | Lightweight | New Orleans | ESPN+ PPV |
| UFC Fight Night | July 26 | Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder | TBA | Abu Dhabi | ESPN+ |
| UFC 320 | Sept. 13 | TBA | TBA | Guadalajara, Mexico | ESPN+ PPV |
Stay tuned for more updates on future UFC events throughout the year.
