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Jorge Masvidal responds to Gilbert Burns' allegations that he was greasing at UFC 287: "Maybe he should blame his technique"
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2023
Jorge Masvidal says he wasn’t greased up at UFC 287 and would never cheat despite what Gilbert Burns said. In the co-main event of the pay-per-view card, Masvidal was looking to snap his three-fight losing skid as he took on Burns in a crucial fight. In the end, it was Burns who won a clear-cut decision but what made storylines was after the fight was the Brazilian accusing Masvidal of greasing.
Gilbert Burns accuses Jorge Masvidal of greasing at UFC 287: "That’s an old dog, Miami trick with the lotion"
Chris Taylor - April 9, 2023
Gilbert Burns believes he would have secured another finish at UFC 287 if Jorge Masvidal wasn’t greased up. Burns (22-5 MMA) and Masvidal (35-17 MMA) squared off in the co-headliner of last night’s pay-per-view event in Miami, Florida.
Pros react after Gilbert Burns defeats Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 287 event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight bout featuring Gilbert Burns taking on Jorge Masvidal. Burns (22-5 MMA) had most previously competed at January’s UFC 283 event, where he scored a first-round submission victory over Neil Magny. Prior to that win, ‘Durinho’ was coming off a decision setback to Khamzat Chimaev in a fight of the night affair.
UFC 287 Results: Gilbert Burns defeats Jorge Masvidal (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 287 event is co-headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight bout featuring Gilbert Burns taking on Jorge Masvidal. Burns (21-5 MMA) most recently competed at January’s UFC 283 event, where he scored a first-round submission victory over Neil Magny. Prior to that, ‘Durinho’ was coming off a decision setback to Khamzat Chimaev in a fight of the night affair.
Belal Muhammad expects Jorge Masvidal to finish "emotional" Gilbert Burns at UFC 287
Cole Shelton - April 6, 2023
Belal Muhammad thinks Jorge Masvidal will pull off the upset on Saturday night at UFC 287. Masvidal is set to fight for the first time in over a year in the co-main event of UFC 287 as he takes on Gilbert Burns. It’s an intriguing matchup and one Burns is a sizeable betting favorite. Yet, Muhammad likes Masvidal’s chances to win due to the fact that he thinks the Brazilian will fight emotionally.
Gilbert Burns says there will be a new "King" of Miami after UFC 287: "I'm gonna put on a show"
Cole Shelton - April 6, 2023
Gilbert Burns believes he will be the King of Miami after Saturday night at UFC 287. Burns is set to face Jorge Masvidal in the co-main event in an intriguing welterweight scrap. The pay-per-view fight goes down in Miami which is Masvidal’s hometown and he was getting a ton of love at the press conference and will likely receive the same on Saturday night.
Gilbert Burns isn't buying into Jorge Masvidal's retirement talk ahead of UFC 287: "He's going to be the new Nate Diaz"
Josh Evanoff - April 6, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns doesn’t believe Jorge Masvidal’s on the verge of retirement. ‘Durinho’ has been out of action since his clash with Neil Magny in January. On the UFC 283 main card in his home country of Brazil, Burns dominated. The former title challenger got an early takedown in the first and wound up getting the submission victory early.
UFC 287 | Pro fighters make their picks for Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal
Cole Shelton - April 6, 2023
In the co-main event of UFC 287, an intriguing welterweight scrap goes down as Gilbert Burns takes on Jorge Masvidal. Heading into the fight, Burns is a sizeable -530 favorite while ‘Gamebred’ is a +360 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. To no surprise, the pros believe Burns will get it done by using his wrestling and grappling, but some think Masvidal will be able to get the KO win.
Jorge Masvidal sends a warning to Gilbert Burns ahead of UFC 287: "You know what I do to crotch sniffers"
Cole Shelton - April 4, 2023
Jorge Masvidal has sent a warning to Gilbert Burns ahead of UFC 287. Masvidal is set to return to the Octagon in the co-main event of UFC 287 against Burns in a highly-anticipated fight. It’s also an important scrap for Masvidal’s career as he is on a three-fight losing skid and has hinted at retirement if he loses.
Gilbert Burns lists the one thing Conor McGregor can accomplish at welterweight: “Make whoever’s the champion rich”
Harry Kettle - March 31, 2023
UFC fighter Gilbert Burns has given his thoughts on what Conor McGregor could achieve with a move up to welterweight. Later this year, Conor McGregor is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon. When he does so, he’ll likely square off with Michael Chandler in a welterweight contest.
Colby Covington believes Gilbert Burns will defeat “broken man” Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287: “He’s not the same fighter after I destroyed him”
Cole Shelton - March 28, 2023
Colby Covington expects Jorge Masvidal’s current losing streak to continue next month. Masvidal is set to take on Gilbert Burns at UFC 287 in a fight that the Brazilian is listed as a sizeable betting favorite. It marks the first time Masvidal will be competing since he lost to Colby Covington last March and ‘Chaos’ believes his win took something out of Masvidal.
Jorge Masvidal doubts Colby Covington will get the next title shot after he "breaks" Gilbert Burns' face at UFC 287: "Colby is only a champion of calling cops"
Cole Shelton - March 27, 2023
Jorge Masvidal doesn’t expect Colby Covington to get the next title shot, regardless of what Dana White has said. After Covington weighed in as the backup fighter at UFC 286, Dana White said ‘Chaos’ would be next for Leon Edwards. Yet, the Brit has continuously said Covington doesn’t deserve it and he won’t take the fight. But, even after those comments from Edwards, White has doubled down on Covington getting the next title shot.
Official main card lineup set for UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
Harry Kettle - March 21, 2023
The official main card line-up for next month’s UFC 287 event was confirmed by the promotion during last weekend’s broadcast. While the dust may just be settling on UFC 286 in London, we’re just a few weeks away from the company’s next major show. It’ll take place in Miami with the main event of the evening seeing Israel Adesanya challenge Alex Pereira for the UFC middleweight championship.
Gilbert Burns hoping Colby Covington won't receive UFC title shot upon return: "He fought Masvidal and disappeared"
Josh Evanoff - March 20, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns has reacted to Colby Covington’s sudden return. ‘Durinho’ has been out of action since his clash with Neil Magny in January. At UFC 283 in Brazil, the Brazilian scored a first-round submission victory. The win was Burns’ first since his back-and-forth slugfest with Khamzat Chimaev last April.
Gilbert Burns anticipates a bloody war with Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287: “I’m looking forward to a finish”
Cole Shelton - February 22, 2023
Gilbert Burns expects his fight against Jorge Masvidal to be a violent one. Burns and Masvidal are set to be the co-main event of UFC 287 on April 8 in Miami, Florida. It’s an intriguing matchup where the winner could be in title contention and given that Burns is a sizeable favorite, he expects to finish Masvidal in a violent fight.
Daniel Cormier believes Jorge Masvidal could return to journeyman status with loss to Gilbert Burns: "It's do or die"
Josh Evanoff - February 2, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes Jorge Masvidal’s return is do or die. ‘Gamebred’ has been out of action since his clash with Colby Covington last March. In that outing, ‘Chaos’ dominated en route to a lopsided unanimous decision victory. Weeks following the bout, Masvidal reportedly assaulted Covington in a Miami restaurant.
Leon Edwards believes Jorge Masvidal matchup will be made if 'Gamebred' defeats Gilbert Burns: "Let's settle it once and for all"
Josh Evanoff - January 30, 2023
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards believes he could be facing Jorge Masvidal later this year. ‘Rocky’ has been out of action since his clash with Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 last August. The bout was a rematch of their prior encounter in December 2015, where ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ dominated en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Jorge Masvidal declines to put 'BMF' title on the line against Gilbert Burns at UFC 287: "I could give a f*ck less"
Josh Evanoff - January 30, 2023
Don’t expect to see the BMF title on the line for Jorge Masvidal vs. Gilbert Burns. ‘Gamebred’ has been out of action since his clash with Colby Covington last March. In that outing, ‘Chaos’ easily dominated with his wrestling en route to a lopsided unanimous decision victory. Weeks following that loss, Masvidal allegedly assaulted Covington in a Miami bar.