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,

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

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