MORRISTOWN, N.J. – Just five months into 2023, Gilbert Burns is already gearing up for his third fight of the year.
Despite being promised a backup role for the expected UFC welterweight title bout between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington, which would eventually lead to a title shot, Burns accepted a fight against fellow contender Belal Muhammad.
The two meet this Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 288, which takes place at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN/ESPN+.
