The UFC 287 results of the co-main event battle between Jorge Masvidal and Gilbert Burns left one fighter eyeing a title shot, while the other retired. Masvidal and Burns each came into UFC 287 needing a victory. Masvidal had lost three consecutive bouts, albeit two of those in championship challenges and the other to the current No. 2 contender. Meanwhile, Burns had lost two of his last four, including also challenging for the championship. Heading into the bout, UFC president Dana White said that should Masvidal defeat Burns and current UFC welterweight titleholder Leon Edwards beat No.