UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns spoke to Grind City Media’s John Morgan and discussed his upcoming main event with Michael Morales at the UFC Apex, the frustration of his current run and how he plans to get back to winning ways, taking inspiration from Dominick Reyes, and much more.

0:00 – Accepting a main event change – and the multiple changes before it
3:06 – More rounds, more money, less taxes all added up to a good decision
5:13 – Breaking down Michael Morales
7:08 – Looking back on a difficult stretch
11:51 – Taking mental inspiration from Dominick Reyes
14:12 – Becoming a dad again!
15:42 – “Show Me The Money”
16:39 – Instagram Threads and the UFC
18:07 – Final predictions for May 17