UFC 287: Gilbert Burns vs Jorge Masvidal: Height, weight, reach and stats comparison
The upcoming UFC 287 event in Miami is shaping up to be a highly entertaining and action-packed affair. With a main card that is heavy on violence and intensity, fans are eagerly anticipating a showdown between two long-time rivals, Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya, for the UFC middleweight title.
However, there is plenty of excitement surrounding the co-main event at UFC 287, which features an eagerly-awaited matchup between Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal. As the No.5-ranked fighter in the welterweight division, Burns is expected to bring his impressive grappling skills to bear against the striking prowess of Masvidal, the No.11-ranked contender.
Gilbert Burns, who is 36 years old, boasts a professional MMA record of 21 wins and 5 losses. 'Durinho' will be stepping into the octagon for the first time since securing a submission victory over Neil Magny at UFC 283.
Jorge Masvidal, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back from a unanimous decision loss against Colby Covington in his last fight at UFC 272. 'Gamebred' has a career record of 35 wins and 16 losses, and will be looking to add another win to his resume at UFC 287.
Masvidal, the fighter representing Miami, has a height of 5 feet 11 inches and possesses an impressive reach of 74 inches. On the other hand, his opponent Gilbert Burns stands at a slightly shorter height of 5 feet and 10 inches with a reach of 71 inches.
In their past bouts, both fighters have successfully weighed in at the welterweight limit of 170 pounds, demonstrating their discipline and commitment to their craft.
Check out the broadcast details for UFC 287
After a long gap of two decades, the UFC is all set to make a comeback to Miami with an eagerly-awaited middleweight championship rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya. The highly anticipated main card event is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT (Saturday, April 8) | 2 AM GMT/7:30 AM IST (Sunday, April 9), and the venue for this showdown is Miami, Florida.
Prior to the main card event, the preliminary card will commence at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT (Saturday, April 8) | 12 AM GMT/5:30 AM IST (Sunday). Whereas, the early preliminary card is slated to begin at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT/10 PM GMT (Saturday, April 8) | 3:30 AM IST (Sunday, April 9). Fans of the UFC residing in the UK can catch the live telecast of the Pereira vs Adesanya 2 match on BT Sport.
ESPN and ESPN+ will air the main card event in the USA. Existing ESPN+ subscribers will be charged $79.99 for the pay-per-view, whereas new subscribers will need to pay $124.98. In India, UFC 287 will be broadcast live on SONY. The preliminary card is scheduled to commence at 5:30 AM IST (Sunday), followed by the main event at 7:30 AM IST. Fans can tune in to SONY Ten, SONY TEN 2, or SONY LIV to catch the live action at UFC 287.