It's an explosive showdown in the upcoming UFC 287 co-main event as former welterweight title challenger Jorge Masvidal steps back into the Octagon to take on fellow 170-pound contender Gilbert Burns. Masvidal is determined to break his three-fight losing skid, and he's ready to go all out against Burns in Miami-Dade Arena, Florida, this Saturday night.
MMA: UFC Welterweight
Location: Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida
Where to watch: PPV
Date: 09.4.2023, 06:30
Gilbert Burns
Brazilian Gilbert Burns is a decorated grappler with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Burns made his UFC debut in 2014 and has since established himself as one of the top fighters in the welterweight division. Currently ranked as number five in the division, he has notable victories over the likes of Neil Magny, Tyron Woodley, and Stephen Thompson. Burns also competed in grappling competitions and has won numerous laurels, including the IBJJF World Championship. His two most recent losses in MMA have been against Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 36
- Height: 5' 10"
- Reach: 71"
- Record: 21-5
Jorge Masvidal
A week after overseeing his Gamebred promotion event, veteran Welterweight Jorge Masvidal will be in the Octagon himself. At 38 years old, the former challenger has hinted that a loss this weekend will mark the end of his fighting career. Debuting professionally in 2003, Gamebred joined the UFC ten years later in 2013. He has twice competed against Kamaru Usman for the Welterweight crown coming short on both occasions. He had the badge of the fastest UFC knockout in history when he caught Ben Askren with a flying knee as he attempted a takedown, winning the fight 5 seconds into round one. His last win was a doctor's stoppage of Nate Diaz in 2019.
This could be the last one. "If I lose, I'm pretty much calling it quits. But a win against Gilbert means that things are headed in the right direction. So if I roll the dice and do everything right, I'm going for it all.
Jorge Masvidal
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 38
- Height: 5' 11"
- Reach: 74"
- Record: 36-16
Betting Odds
Gilbert Burns is a massive favorite to win. A bet for him to win by KO/TKO or submission is priced at 2.10 odds on Bet 365. Over 2.5 rounds is available at 1.95 on 1XBET. Going for the under 2.5 is priced at 1.8 odds. On Coinplay, Fight to go the distance - yes is 2.05 odds. Fight to go the distance - no is priced at 1.725 odds.