UFC 258 takes place Saturday at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, and the marquee clash of the night will be contested for the welterweight championship. In the main draw, Kamaru Usman will put his title and perfect UFC record on the line as he takes on the red-hot Gilbert Burns. The fight marks Usman’s third title defense and Burns’ first shot at UFC gold.
Burns has won six consecutive fights, including 2020 wins over Demian Maia and former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley to earn his shot at the title. Usman, who recently successfully defended his title against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251, left Sanford MMA, where he was team-mates with Burns, to train with Trevor Wittman in preparation for the fight and attempt to get his winning streak to 17. would also give Usman the longest winning streak in UFC welterweight history.
The main ticket promotion starts at 10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on ESPN + PPV.
CBS Sports will be with you all the way Saturday, bringing you all the results and highlights from the UFC 258 below.
UFC 258 card and results
- Kamaru Usman (c) vs. Gilbert Burns, Welterweight Championship
- Alexa Grasso def. Maycee Barber via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Kelvin Gastelum def. Ian Heinisch via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
- Ricky Simon def. Brian Kelleher via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Julian Marquez def. Maki Pitolo via third round submission (anaconda choke)
- Anthony Hernandez def. Rodolfo Vieira via second round submission (guillotine choke)
- Belal Muhammad def. Dhiego Lima via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Polyana Viana defeats. Mallory Martin via first round submission (armbar)
- Chris Gutierrez def. Andre Ewell via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-28, 29-27)