Gilbert Burns threatened welterweight rival Jorge Masvidal's life as his kids watched on from the stage at tonight's ceremonial weigh-in for UFC 287 in Miami.
The Brazilian, who has relocated to Florida during his UFC career, will take on hometown hero Masvidal in Florida tomorrow night with both men making what could be a final push towards a world title effort. Burns is the hot favourite, but the Miami crowd were firmly on his opponent's side as they squared off one last time this evening.
Masvidal brought his children with him to join him on stage at the pre-fight event, which was packed with fans to watch both men face off. And they may have heard a bit more than expected when Burns threatened to "kill" their father on stage in a final message towards his rival.
