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February 9, 2021
The welterweight title will be on the line this weekend in the main event of UFC 258 when former teammates meet in Las Vegas.
Champion Kamaru Usman attempts to defend his belt against challenger Gilbert Burns. The two men were originally scheduled to clash on Fight Island at UFC 251, but Usman instead fought and defeated Jorge Masvidal after Burns tested positive for COVID-19. Now, the pair face off inside the smaller Octagon at the UFC Apex.
Burns earned this title shot by putting together a six-fight winning streak that includes victories over Demian Maia and former titleholder Tyron Woodley. Usman’s win over Masvidal marked his second successful defense of the belt he won from Woodley. The “Nigerian Nightmare” remains perfect since a 2013 loss in the second fight of his pro career and now sits at 17-1 overall inside the cage.