Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns

Main Event | UFC Welterweight Championship | 170 lbs

Bout Cancelled Prior to Event

Reason: Burns Tested Positive for COVID-19

"Nigerian Nightmare"
vs.
Bout Cancelled

Fighter Comparison

16-1-0

MMA
Pro
Record
19-3-0

MMA
2023 2021
Last 5 Fights
2024 2022
-225
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+175
(Slight Underdog)
Champion

Welterweight
Title Challenger

Welterweight

Nigeria
Nation

Brazil
Boca Raton
Florida
Fights out of
Boca Raton
Florida
33
+2 mos
Age at Fight 33
+11 mos, 3 wks
184.5 lbs
(83.7 kgs)
Latest Weight
171.0 lbs
(77.6 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
5'10"
(178cm)
76.0"
(193cm)
Reach
71.0"
(180cm)
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Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Usman
67%
Burns
33%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 251

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal
  • Date: Saturday 07.11.2020 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: N/A
  • Venue: UFC Fight Island
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 13 of 13)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • Title on Line: UFC Welterweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Usman
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