Former UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns are now expected to meet on May 30.The welterweight bout is in the process of being finalized after it was initially targeted for May 23. Burns on Tuesday morning announced he’s signed his bout agreement for the fight, which is expected to headline the May 30 event at a location to be determined.Burns, meanwhile, competed on the first UFC event to take place without an audience on March 14 in Brasilia, Brazil. A last-minute green light from the government prevented the event from being canceled entirely, though the UFC 250 pay-per-view scheduled for June 6 in Sao Paulo was moved after the event’s host arena was converted into a hospital.
UFC Fight Night Quick Card
Tyron Woodley vs Gilbert Burns
Blagoy Ivanov vs Augusto Sakai
Jamahal Hill vs Klidson Abreu
Mackenzie Dern vs Hannah Cifers
Event: UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs Burns
Date: Saturday 05.30.2020 at 05:00 PM ET
Referee: N/A
Venue: To Be Announced
Enclosure: Octagon
Bout Billing: Main Event
Pro/Am: Professional
Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
UFC President Dana White has said Las Vegas is the ideal location for the May 30 event. But he’s also named Arizona as a potential backup should Nevada remain closed off to combat sports as Gov. Steve Sisolak weighs the relaxing of event restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic.Woodley hasn’t fought since losing the welterweight title to Kamaru Usman in March 2019. Burns has won five straight including three consecutive bouts since moving up to 170 pounds from lightweight.Arizona’s Boxing & MMA Division on Monday sent a statement to MMA Fighting confirming the UFC’s interest in a live event and said it would utilize the safety plan in place for a trio of events this past week in Jacksonville, Fla.Burns, meanwhile, competed on the first UFC event to take place without an audience on March 14 in Brasilia, Brazil. A last-minute green light from the government prevented the event from being canceled entirely, though the UFC 250 pay-per-view scheduled for June 6 in Sao Paulo was moved after the event’s host arena was converted into a hospital.