There’s a new name in the welterweight title mix, and his name is Michael Morales. In his first-career UFC main event booking, Morales mauled former title challenger Gilbert Burns on Saturday with a first-round finish to remain undefeated in his young MMA career.

Michael Morales puts everyone on notice and eyes welterweight title contention after his knockout win over Gilbert Burns at UFC Vegas 106.

UFC welterweight Michael Morales puts his 17-0 record on the line against veteran Gilbert Burns at Saturday's UFC Fight Night.

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday's UFC Fight Night 256 (ESPN+) takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (ESPN+) cfighter weigh-ins at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, which kick off at noon ET (9 a.m. PT).

Michael Morales, who headlines his first UFC event this weekend, has a whole lot in common with new welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena.