UFC full fight: Gilbert Burns spoils Jorge Masvidal's Miami homecoming
Gilbert Burns's most recent UFC win was a big one.
At UFC 287 in 2023, the former UFC welterweight title challenger handedly defeated Jorge Masvidal, inaugural BMF champion, in a unanimous decision in Masvidal's backyard of Miami. It was a solid victory for "Durinho" and arguably the biggest one of his 30-fight MMA career. It was also his second win in a row, following an instant-classic war with Khamzat Chimaev the year prior.
You can watch Burns' dominant win over Masvidal in the video above.
Burns (22-8 MMA, 15-8 UFC returns to the cage this Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night 256 (ESPN+) – which takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. He takes on rising, undefeated contender Michael Morales (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a five-round bout.
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