

That continues to be his best, most reliable shot. Burns bumrushes inside but can’t connect with anything of significance. Round 3: Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s tied 19-19 right now, that second round was a toss-up. Muhammad has been stalking Burns with forward pressure this entire time. Burns’ right arm is bright red from these kicks.

Another hard kick to the body connects for Muhammad.

Both men staying measured here and taking their time. Burns’ hands are starting to drop to cover that midsection. Burns answers back with a straight right. He goes right back to the well with those body kicks. Round 2: Hell of a round to start for Muhammad. Muhammad stays patient then sends Burns reeling backward again with a blocked head kick. Counter left hand by Muhammad staggers Burns! That was a good one. Burns explodes into a level change and gets it, but Muhammad instantly rises to his feet. High kick is blocked by Burns, but he eats a straight left hand, and another. Veteran referee Keith Peterson is your third man in the cage. Muhammad is unbeaten over his past nine bouts. Burns fought just four weeks ago at UFC 287. Big potential stakes for this one with Dana White confirming the winner gets the next crack at the welterweight title after Colby Covington. Muhammad, check out the live blog from MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti. He makes it clear who's next on his list after #UFC288! /NLANqrCH9Z- UFC May 7, 2023įor more on Burns vs.
