UFC Looks To Schedule Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman Versus Gilbert Burns For UFC 256

UFC is planning Gilbert Burns to get a title shot on December 12th, facing Kamaru Usman at UFC 256. The bout, along with the plan to schedule a rematch between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz on the same show, was reported by TMZ. While the report from TMZ claims the matchup between welterweights Usman and … Continue reading UFC Looks To Schedule Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman Versus Gilbert Burns For UFC 256 →

Gilbert Burns Out of Headlining UFC 251 Fight After Testing Positive For COVID-19

Gilbert Burns has been pulled from his main event UFC 251 fight against Kamaru Usman after testing positive for COVID-19. First reported by Mike Bohn on MMA Junkie, a test of Burns was flagged in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA before he was set to travel to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi for his July 11th fight. … Continue reading Gilbert Burns Out of Headlining UFC 251 Fight After Testing Positive For COVID-19 →

Bantamweight, Featherweight and Welterweight UFC Championship Bouts Announced For UFC 251

Three championship fights were announced for UFC 251, with the bantamweight, featherweight and welterweight belts on the line on the pay-per-view program on July 11th. Shortly after proving himself to be the top contender in the 170-pound division, Gilbert Burns will challenge UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman on the show. Also announced was that a … Continue reading Bantamweight, Featherweight and Welterweight UFC Championship Bouts Announced For UFC 251 →

UFC 6/2 Ranking Updates: Burns Becomes #1 Welterweight Contender

The UFC's weekly rankings were updated on Monday, with the biggest move being welterweight contender Gilbert Burns being shot up five spots into first place The rank comes after a main event victory against former UFC Champion Tyron Woodley, who lost via unanimous decision, not picking up a single round on any scorecards. Woodley was … Continue reading UFC 6/2 Ranking Updates: Burns Becomes #1 Welterweight Contender →

UFC Fight Night: Tyron Woodley vs. Gilbert Burns Play-by-Play

Main eventing the UFC Fight Night on Saturday, former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley fought Gilbert "Durinho" Burns. Here's how the five-round matchup went. Bout 11: Tyron Woodley (19-4-1) vs. Gilbert Burns (18-3) (Welterweight) After a few quiet seconds, Burns had some explosive punches that hurt Woodley. On the ground, Burns landed many hammerfist strikes … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Tyron Woodley vs. Gilbert Burns Play-by-Play →

UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns Live Coverage

On Saturday night, UFC returns to their home of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, for the first of many fight nights to be held at the UFC Apex location. Headlining the card, high ranked welterweights Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns battle. Follow along throughout the night for updates on the action. Quick Results - Click a … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns Live Coverage →

UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns Preview

Since the first wave of events were suspended for the UFC due to COVID-19, the promotion has been chomping at the bit to bring their show back. They successfully did so many weeks ago, with UFC 249 taking place from the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Now, the promotion has left Florida … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns Preview →

UFC’s May 30th Event Sees Numerous Bookings

An upcoming UFC event targeted for May 30th at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA has seen numerous announced matchups as of late. The biggest of all is the main event, which features Gilbert Burns versus former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley. "Bout agreement is signed," said Burns on Twitter on Tuesday, confirming … Continue reading UFC’s May 30th Event Sees Numerous Bookings →

Charles Oliviera Stops Kevin Lee With Guillotine Choke In Main Event

Charles Oliveira stopped Kevin Lee in the third round of a main event on Saturday at UFC Brasilia in Brasilia, Brazil. The fight had two close rounds, ending abruptly in the third when Oliveira caught Lee with a guillotine choke. Lee was trying for a takedown, dropping to the ground and tapping out when going … Continue reading Charles Oliviera Stops Kevin Lee With Guillotine Choke In Main Event →

UFC on ESPN+ 28: Lee vs. Oliveira Live Coverage

Amid a world of cancelled sports from COVID-19, UFC is pressing on with their show from Brasilia, Brazil. A slight change to the show is that it is going to be held without an audience. Headlining the ESPN+ and ESPN card, Kevin Lee faces Brazil's own Charles Oliveira. The card is stacked with talent, with … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 28: Lee vs. Oliveira Live Coverage →