Jorge Masvidal will be wanting to put on a show in front of his home fans when he takes on Gilbert Burns in the co-main event of UFC 287.
For Masvidal, this is a chance to bring an end to a three-fight losing streak which includes two losses to the former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
Burns meanwhile will be full of confidence going into this contest after a first round submission win over Neil Magny this past January.
Here's everything you need to know about Burns vs. Masvidal.
When is Burns vs. Masvidal? Date, start time
- Date: Saturday, April 8
- Start time: 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. BST
- Fight cagewalks (approx): 12:15 a.m. ET / 5:15 a.m. BST
The main card is set to get underway at 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. BST with the cagewalks for this particular fight at 12:15 a.m. ET / 5:15 a.m. BST. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Burns vs. Masvidal?
- U.S.: ESPN+ PPV
- UK: BT Sport
The fight will be available to purchase on ESPN+ PPV (click here for more information), meanwhile BT Sport will broadcast the fight in the UK.
Where is Burns vs. Masvidal?
The fight will take place at the Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida.
Gilbert Burns record and bio
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Date of birth: July 20, 1986
- Height: 5' 10"
- Reach: 71"
- Total fights: 26
- Record: 21-5-0
Jorge Masvidal record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: November 12, 1984
- Height: 5' 11"
- Reach: 74"
- Total fights: 51
- Record: 35-16-0
Burns vs. Masvidal card
Main card
- Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya; For Pereira's UFC middleweight title
- Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal; Welterweight
- Rob Font vs. Adrian Yanez; Bantamweight
- Kevin Holland vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio; Welterweight
- Raul Rosas Jr vs. Christian Rodriguez; Bantamweight
Prelims
- Chris Curtis vs. Kelvin Gastelum; Middleweight
- Michelle Waterson vs. Luana Pinheiro; Women's strawweight
Early prelims
- Gerald Meerchaert vs. Joe Pyfer; Middleweight
- Cynthia Calvillo vs. Lupita Godinez; Women's strawweight
- Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Trey Ogden; Catchweight (160lbs)
- Shayilan Nuerdanbieke vs. Steve Garcia; Featherweight
- Jaqueline Amorim vs. Sam Hughes; Women's strawweight