UFC 283: On January 21 at Rio de Janeiro’s Jeunesse Arena, Gilbert Burns (20-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) and Neil Magny (27-9 MMA, 20-8 UFC) square off at UFC 283. Two title fights, Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill and Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno, along with Burns vs. Magny, would be the highlight of the main card. Follow the latest UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN
Excited to go to Brasil! Tomorrow night I’m going ✈️ #ufc283 will be a good one! Tune in! 😤 pic.twitter.com/ZKYv5SjGXy
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) January 13, 2023
UFC 283: Gilbert Burns vs Neil Magny Preview
Burns recently competed in a nail-biting match against Khamzat Chimaev in which he pushed the unbeaten star to the limit but finally lost on the judges’ scorecards. Despite being one of the top competitors in the 170lb weight division, “Durinho” will compete against a competitor who has ranked seven positions behind him rather than another top-five competitor. The Haitian Sensation is fresh off a commanding victory over Daniel Rodriguez in his previous match.
UFC 283: Burns vs Magny prediction
Burns will have a 9-inch reach disadvantage, according to UFC statistics for UFC 283, which may be a key gameplan if appropriately used by Magny. Both boxers have an equal 54% strike defense, and Burns has a little higher 48% strike accuracy. As we’ve seen in the past, takedowns might be a key component of Magny’s strategy.
“The Haitian Sensation” is 42% accurate and averages 2.43 takedowns every 15 minutes. Though Burns, who is a black belt and has 40% of his victories by submission, is currently more well-known for his hitting than his grappling, taking him down could be risky for Magny.
Expect to see a lot of public money go on Burns by KO; yet, considering Magny’s reach and durability, I’m leaning more toward a decision. Burns is projected to win UFC 283 by decision in our betting prediction. The Brazilian declared that he would attempt to end the bout within the first three rounds.
Gilbert Burns vs Neil Magny betting odds
According to the bookmakers, Gilbert Burns is the favorite to overcome Neil Magny at -350. According to UFC betting services, “Durinho” has a 77.7% chance of beating Magny, who is usually the betting favorite.
UFC 283 fight card
Main card
- Glover Teixeira vs Jamahal Hill (Light-heavyweight title bout)
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs Brandon Moreno (Flyweight title bout)
- Gilbert Burns vs Neil Magny (welterweight bout)
- Lauren Murphy vs Jessica Andrade (Women’s flyweight bout)
- Paul Craig vs Johnny Walker (light-heavyweight bout)
Prelims
- Mauricio Rua vs Ihor Potieria (light-heavyweight bout)
- Gregory Rodrigues vs Bruno Ferreira (middleweight bout)
- Thiago Moisés vs Melquizael Costa (lightweight bout)
- Shamil Abdurakhimov vs Jailton Almeida (heavyweight bout)
- Gabriel Bonfim vs Mounir Lazzez (welterweight bout)
Early Prelims
- Luan Lacerda vs Cody Stamann (bantamweight bout)
- Ismael Bonfim vs Terrance McKinney (lightweight bout)
- Warlley Alves vs. Nicolas Dalby (welterweight bout)
- Josiane Nunes vs. Zarah Fairn Dos Santos (women’s featherweight bout)
- Saimon Oliveira vs. Daniel Marcos (bantamweight bout)
