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UFC Fight Night Aftermath: Morales Cracks the Top 10 at Welterweight

UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales brought decisive performances and clear movements in the Fight Minds rankings, headlined by Michael Morales' explosive TKO win over Gilbert Burns.

Michael Morales takes a huge leap, jumping six spots to #7 in the welterweight rankings. The 25-year-old made a statement with his first-round destruction of former title challenger Gilbert Burns, displaying clinical hand speed and power. With that win, Morales not only enters the elite tier but might be one more win away from title contention. Burns, now on a skid, drops to #13.

At featherweight, Melquizael Costa enters the rankings at #9 after a hard-fought win over veteran Julian Erosa. Costa’s composed start and ability to survive Erosa’s late surge helped extend his winning streak and push him ahead of a packed mid-tier that saw Movsar Evloev, Sean Woodson, and others slide one spot each.

In the women's bantamweight division, Luana Santos earns her spot at #14 following a historic submission win—becoming the first woman in UFC history to win by Americana. Her finish of Tainara Lisboa was both technical and rare, earning her recognition among the top 15. Mayra Bueno Silva exits the rankings.

A final notable move comes in women’s strawweight, where Denise Gomes climbs to #12 after a punishing TKO over Elise Reed, who couldn’t withstand the Brazilian’s power. Jaqueline Amorim drops one spot to make room.

The card delivered finishes, history, and a welterweight reshuffling—marking it as a key checkpoint in 2025’s evolving rankings landscape.

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