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Gilbert Burns supports Dana White’s plan to host UFC cards in the near future, despite the ongoing, coronavirus pandemic. But, the welterweight believes tests for the virus should be mandatory for anyone attending the cards.

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As the UFC continues to book fights for its spring schedule, it’s being reported that Demian Maia and Gilbert Burns have agreed to battle.

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Gilbert Burns recently accepted a short notice bout with welterweight Alexey Kunchenko at UFC Uruguay on Saturday. But, it sounds like the veteran fighter’s future will be at welterweight rather than lightweight moving forward.

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Saturday’s UFC on FOX 28 card has incurred a late scratch, as lightweight Gilbert Burns has been pulled from a scheduled bout with Olivier Aubin-Mercier.

Recently the promotion posted the following statement:

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The bout isn’t a done deal yet, but if Gilbert Burns and Olivier Aubin-Mercier get their wish, they’ll be fighting at UFC on FOX 27, January 27th.

Recently Burns called out Aubin-Mercier for a bout on that … Read More

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The line-up for UFC 208 continues to grow, as the promotion has announced that Paul Felder will take on Gilbert Burns.

The upcoming event will take place on February 11th in Brooklyn, New York.

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There was no shortage of stoppage victories and memorable fights tonight at UFC Fight Night 62, but in the end, four fighters picked up “Performance of the Night” bonuses.

Kevin Souza earned $50,000 and a “POTN” award … Read More

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Recently it was revealed that Alistair Overeem has officially left the renowned Blackzilians team to join Jackson’s MMA, and evidently one ex-teammate is happy the heavyweight has left.

Undefeated fighter and decorated jiu-jitsu competitor Gilbert Burns is … Read More

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Legacy Fighting Championship has added BJJ world champion and undefeated lightweight Gilbert Burns to its roster. The 27 year-old lightweight, who has gone 6-0 since transitioning into MMA, was Vitor Belfort’s grappling coach on TUF Brazil.

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After extending his winning streak to three with an impressive win at UFC Nashville, Jake Matthews is targeting a bout with a top 15-ranked, welterweight.

Matthews faced Chidi Njokuani on … Read More

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Stephen Thompson is now 42, and has two fights left on his current UFC deal. But, the longtime, welterweight contender isn’t ready to announce retirement plans yet.

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Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Vegas 106, which is taking place Saturday at the Apex facility.

In the main event, rising welterweight Michael Morales will battle longtime contender, … Read More

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It’s been over six years now since Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards had their well-documented incident in London. But, “Gamebred’s” still hoping to settle the score in the Octagon.

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Belal Muhammad utilized his wrestling and top game to end the reign of noted striker, Leon Edwards, last summer. But, according to the new welterweight champ, he will not be … Read More

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Leon Edwards reported he’s going to be fighting at the UFC’s next card in London, and Sean Brady has made it clear … Read More

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The fighters have hit the scales ahead of the UFC’s latest Las Vegas card, which will feature a fight between welterweight contenders Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady.

Both Brady and Burns tipped the scales at 171 pounds … Read More

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After announcing he was hanging up his MMA gloves last year, it looks like Jorge Masvidal could be returning to the Octagon.

Following Masvidal’s decision loss to Gilbert Burns in April, 2023, “Gamebred” said he was walking … Read More