Former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns wrote on his social media that he will fight next on May 6 at UFC 288 against Colby Covington.
Gilbert Burns
May 6! New Jersey! Colby Covington, UFC 288.
Burns, 36, last fought April 9 at UFC 287, where he defeated Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision of the judges.
Gilbert had his last fight at UFC 283 in January 2023, beating Neil Magny by first-round choking submission. Burns has 22 wins and five losses.
