UFC Vegas 106 Purse: How Much Money Did Michael Morales Earn Defeating Gilbert Burns?

UFC Vegas 106: Gilbert Burns Vs. Michael Morales

Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales

UFC’s home base, the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, once again delivered an exciting night. In the main event of UFC Vegas 106, Michael Morales delivered one of the most impressive knockouts of his career, gaining significant recognition within the division. Morales knocked out Gilbert Burns, and with this victory, the Ecuadorian fighter also secured a solid payday.

Morales secured a first-round knockout victory over the Brazilian fighter, and according to Sportysalaries, he is guaranteed $200,000 for his performance at UFC Vegas 106. With potential bonuses and sponsorship deals, his total earnings could reach up to $600,000.

On the other hand, his opponent, Burns, was the highest-paid fighter on the card, earning a guaranteed $500,000, along with additional income from pay-per-view shares and sponsorships. Morales also took home a $50,000 bonus for his impressive first-round finish. Paul Craig, Julian Erosa, and Jared Gordon are also set to earn over $200,000 each for their appearances.

After UFC Vegas 106, Merab Dvalishvili Praises Michael Morales’ Performance

A UFC bantamweight fighter reveals a detailed game plan on how to defeat Merab Dvalishvili and end his dominant run in the division

Merab Dvalishvili

The younger generation is definitely proving themselves with the way they’re dominating the UFC. Recently, fans witnessed Michael Morales put on a commanding performance against Gilbert Burns at UFC Vegas 106, securing a win in under four minutes without even breaking a sweat.

The 25-year-old remained undefeated at 18-0 and achieved the biggest win of his career. His impressive showing even caught the attention of bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, who praised him on X, writing:

“Wow Michael Morales he is Real deal. 🦾#UFCVegas106”

The young star stunned Burns early with strikes, shrugged off a brief takedown, got back to his feet, and unleashed a flurry of punches that forced the referee to stop the fight. After such a dominant performance—and receiving praise from top UFC stars—his future in the UFC looks very promising.