WATCH: Gilbert Burns' intense sparring with Kevin Lee ahead of Jorge Masvidal clash
As Gilbert Burns approaches his potentially show-stealing fight against Jorge Masvidal in two weeks' time, he has shared an intense sparring session he shared with returning UFC star Kevin Lee.
'Durinho' has been a sensation since making the permanent move up to the welterweight division, losing just two of his eight outings, with those losses coming against Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev. Last time out, the Brazilian got back into the winners' column with a submission victory over Neil Magny.
In a post on his social media, Gilbert Burns shared a short clip of himself and Kevin Lee going at it as he prepares to go to war against fan-favorite Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287.
This is the first time that Jorge Masvidal has fought since his grudge match and subsequent legal issues with Colby Covington. The veteran was involved in a brawl with his rival, in which he was rumored to have 'sucker punched' 'Chaos' whilst he was out for dinner.
'Gamebred' is desperate to bring an end to his three-fight losing streak inside the octagon. Not only will a win get him back on the right track, but a title bout against Leon Edwards is also potentially in the balance.
Since becoming the champion, 'Rocky' has shown a keen interest in earning revenge on Masvidal after the two were involved in a backstage altercation years earlier. The current welterweight king is open to facing the Miami native but insists he must win his next outing to have any chance at a shot at his crown.
UFC 287: When is Jorge Masvidal fighting Gilbert Burns?
After a year away from the octagon, Jorge Masvidal will be welcomed back to the sport by the always-dangerous Gilbert Burns, but when will their highly-anticipated welterweight collision take place?
At UFC 287 on April 8, the 170lbers will take center stage in the co-main event, one fight before one of the most eagerly awaited matchups of the year, when Israel Adesanya and newly-crowned champion Alex Pereira lock horns in the rematch.
In what is likely to be a fireworks occasion, Masvidal and Burns are known to put everything on the line, and with a potential shot at Edwards' gold on the line, the stakes are arguably going to be that much higher.