Exclusive: Michael Morales proud to face Gilbert Burns

Michael Morales (17-0) will face Gilbert Burns (22-8) on May 17 in the main event of UFC Fight Night. The Ecuadorian fighter has a great deal of respect for his future opponent, a former contender for the UFC welterweight belt.

DAZN News spoke to the 25-year-old about the upcoming matchup.

"I’ve studied him a lot, I have a lot of respect for him, precisely because of that, because he has a history in the UFC, he’s a super experienced fighter and he’s also earned the chance to fight for the title, even," Morales said. "So, he’s a fighter I respect a lot and I hope this fight against him will be really incredible for the people who get to watch us."

Still undefeated, Morales is looking to build on his success. Next month, the fighter will have a chance to shine before the eyes of the whole world.

"I never imagined I’d have to fight him at some point, but we knew he’d be on the path," Morales said. "So, it’s something we had been expecting and I think it’s going to be a really good opportunity to show all the evolution I’ve been going through, even though I’ve had so little time in the UFC."

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• April 26:  Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn
• May 2:  Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero; Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez; Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr.
• May 3:  Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull

Arch rivals Eubank Jr and Benn finally go head-to-head to start the exhilarating week, with PPV prices at £19.95 in the UK; $24.99 in the US; €24.99 in Europe.

Garcia vs. Romero and Canelo vs. Scull fight nights follow, which will both be exclusively on DAZN. 

Fight fans can purchase either fight individually for  $59.99 US; £/€21.99 UK/IRE; ROW - $24.99 per PPV  or take advantage of the DAZN Knockout Weekend Bundle where both fights can be purchased for  $90 US; £34.99 in the UK and €34.99 in Europe .