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Danny Segura

In awe of atmosphere, Gilbert Burns calls Miami ‘new home for the UFC,’ wants in on future events

Gilbert Burns enjoyed everything about the UFC’s historic return to the 305.

The UFC welterweight contender made up one half of the co-main event of UFC 287, which marked the promotion’s first card in Miami in nearly 20 years. The card took place at the Kaseya Center, the same venue that hosted its previous event in 2004.

Burns (22-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) defeated hometown hero Jorge Masvidal in the co-main event of the card, winning a unanimous decision. And for Burns, a South Florida resident, it was a special career moment.

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