Herbert Burns will finally re-enter the octagon when he faces featherweight debutant Khusein Askhabov at UFC’s Struggle Night time party on July 16. Several resources near to the scenario verified the information to MMA Combating following a report by TASS.
Burns (11-3), who signed a new 4-struggle deal in the system of finding this matchup booked, has not competed given that Aug. 2020 courtesy of a knee injuries that expected surgical treatment.
The young brother of UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns missing his most the latest bout to Daniel Pineda after again-to-back UFC initial-round stoppages around Nate Landwehr Evan Dunham and a rapid submission more than Darrick Minner at Dana White’s Contender Series.
Askhabov helps make his 1st stroll to the 8-sided cage right after developing an amazing 23- file on the Russian and European circuit, only 7 of those people remaining by way of conclusion.
A expert due to the fact 2012, “Lion” scored 12 of his 23 MMA wins inside the opening round. Askhabov’s UFC debut was at first prepared for Aug. 2021 but he was forced out of a fight with Joanderson Brito owing to visa troubles.
The Struggle Night occasion will be headlined by a featherweight showdown showcasing Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez.
Mike Heck contributed to this report.