Michael Morales stamped himself as a real threat in the welterweight division with an impressive first-round TKO of Gilbert Burns on Saturday night.

Michael Morales passed his biggest test to date Saturday when he beat former title challenger Gilbert Burns in the UFC Fight Night 256 headliner. Morales (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) extended his undefeated record with a first-round TKO victory over perennial welterweight contender Burns (22-9 MMA,

A series of power shots put Burns on the mat, and referee Herb Dean had seen enough.