Michael Morales secured the most significant victory of his career by stopping former title challenger Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC Vegas 106 at the UFC APEX. This dominant performance immediately elevates Morales`s standing in the welterweight division.
However, with the UFC`s 170-pound weight class currently stacked with top contenders, his path forward isn`t entirely clear. This significant win raises the crucial question: What`s the logical next step for Michael Morales after such a pivotal performance?