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UFC 288: Muhammad vs. Burns Preview – MMA

 

This weekend’s UFC 288 main card will feature an exciting welterweight clash between Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns. The fight will be a chance for both fighters to stake their claim for a shot at the title in the future. Despite the stakes, the matchup promises to be an action-packed affair between two of the best fighters in the division.

Gilbert Burns is coming off a recent appearance at UFC PPV, where he fought against Jorge Masvidal. He is hoping to cement his position as the top contender in the division with a win over Muhammad. Meanwhile, Muhammad will be looking to upset Burns and earn a comprehensive victory that could earn him a title shot.

Muhammad currently boasts an impressive record of nine unbeaten fights and a four-fight win streak, with his only blemish being the no-contest against Leon Edwards. Burns, on the other hand, is on a two-fight win streak after his loss to Khamzat Chimaev.

As far as physical appearance goes, both fighters are evenly matched. Muhammad stands at 5’11” and has a 72″ punching reach and a 40″ leg reach. Burns, on the other hand, is 5’10” with a 71″ punching reach and a 40″ leg reach. This suggests that there will be very little to separate the two fighters in the octagon.

Statistically speaking, Muhammad lands one more strike per round than Burns, but Burns has better accuracy. Both fighters average two takedowns per 15 minutes in the UFC, but Burns has a higher submission rate and better accuracy.

With such evenly matched fighters, it’s difficult to predict who will come out on top. Fans will be eagerly anticipating the Muhammad vs Burns fight to see how it will play out in the octagon. Regardless of the result, both fighters are sure to put on a spectacular performance that will leave fans at the edge of their seats.

Leon Osamor 

 

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