UFC Fight Night 256: Burns vs Morales - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales will headline UFC Fight Night 256 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both fighters are welterweights. Scheduled for five rounds, this main event promises fierce competition.

Burns, a seasoned fighter from Brazil's Niteroi, carries an impressive record with 22 wins since turning pro. His most recent fight ended in a unanimous decision loss to Sean Brady. Morales remains unbeaten with 17 victories as he steps up after dominating Neil Magny via TKO last August. Standing at 183 cm tall, the Ecuadorian powerfully combines speed and reach.

What time is Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales fight

Live coverage for the Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, May 17, 2025	04:00 PM	07:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, May 17, 2025	01:00 PM	04:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, May 17, 2025	08:00 PM	11:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, May 18, 2025	07:00 AM	10:40 AM

The UFC Fight Night 256 event will take place on May 17, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event features a welterweight bout between Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales. The fight is scheduled for five rounds.

The event starts at 07:40 PM EST. However, the exact time for the main event may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights. Fans should keep this in mind as undercard performance can affect the schedule.

Viewers should check local start times to ensure they don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Gilbert Burns faces off against Michael Morales in a Welterweight bout, with no belts or titles on the line.

Gilbert Burns

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 77.1 kg
Total Fights: 30
Record: 22 / 8 / 0

Gilbert Burns, born July 20, 1986, in Brazil, brings experience with a fight record of 22 wins and 8 losses. His last fight resulted in a loss by decision to Sean Brady, who has an impressive record and only one loss. Facing a younger and undefeated fighter like Morales poses a challenge due to Morales' resilience.

Michael Morales

Nationality: Ecuador
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 77.1 kg
Total Fights: 17
Record: 17 / 0 / 0

Michael Morales from Ecuador has remained undefeated with 17 wins. Recently, he achieved a TKO victory over Neil Magny, highlighting his power. With his height advantage over Burns and knockout strength, Morales enters favored.

Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales Betting Odds

Underdog: Gilbert Burns : 6.8 (+575)
Favorite: Michael Morales : 1.1 (-770)

Method of victory	Gilbert Burns	Michael Morales
By KO/TKO or disqualification	26.0 (+2500)	1.7 (-148)
By decision or technical decision	15.0 (+1400)	3.4 (+240)

How and where to watch the Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales Fight

You can watch Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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