UFC 287: Gilbert Burns vs Jorge Masvidal: Height, weight, reach and stats comparison

The upcoming UFC 287 event in Miami is shaping up to be a highly entertaining and action-packed affair. With a main card that is heavy on violence and intensity, fans are eagerly anticipating a showdown between two long-time rivals, Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya, for the UFC middleweight title.

However, there is plenty of excitement surrounding the co-main event at UFC 287, which features an eagerly-awaited matchup between Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal. As the No.5-ranked fighter in the welterweight division, Burns is expected to bring his impressive grappling skills to bear against the striking prowess of Masvidal, the No.11-ranked contender.

Gilbert Burns, who is 36 years old, boasts a professional MMA record of 21 wins and 5 losses. 'Durinho' will be stepping into the octagon for the first time since securing a submission victory over Neil Magny at UFC 283.

Jorge Masvidal, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back from a unanimous decision loss against Colby Covington in his last fight at UFC 272. 'Gamebred' has a career record of 35 wins and 16 losses, and will be looking to add another win to his resume at UFC 287.

Masvidal, the fighter representing Miami, has a height of 5 feet 11 inches and possesses an impressive reach of 74 inches. On the other hand, his opponent Gilbert Burns stands at a slightly shorter height of 5 feet and 10 inches with a reach of 71 inches.

In their past bouts, both fighters have successfully weighed in at the welterweight limit of 170 pounds, demonstrating their discipline and commitment to their craft.

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Check out the broadcast details for UFC 287

After a long gap of two decades, the UFC is all set to make a comeback to Miami with an eagerly-awaited middleweight championship rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya. The highly anticipated main card event is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT (Saturday, April 8) | 2 AM GMT/7:30 AM IST (Sunday, April 9), and the venue for this showdown is Miami, Florida.

Prior to the main card event, the preliminary card will commence at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT (Saturday, April 8) | 12 AM GMT/5:30 AM IST (Sunday). Whereas, the early preliminary card is slated to begin at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT/10 PM GMT (Saturday, April 8) | 3:30 AM IST (Sunday, April 9). Fans of the UFC residing in the UK can catch the live telecast of the Pereira vs Adesanya 2 match on BT Sport.

ESPN and ESPN+ will air the main card event in the USA. Existing ESPN+ subscribers will be charged $79.99 for the pay-per-view, whereas new subscribers will need to pay $124.98. In India, UFC 287 will be broadcast live on SONY. The preliminary card is scheduled to commence at 5:30 AM IST (Sunday), followed by the main event at 7:30 AM IST. Fans can tune in to SONY Ten, SONY TEN 2, or SONY LIV to catch the live action at UFC 287.