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UFC 258 ‘Embedded,’ No. 3: Kamaru Usman compares path to Rashad Evans

It’s that time of the big fight week when all the fighters get ready to head to Las Vegas.

The UFC returns Saturday night with its second pay-per-view of the year, UFC 258, where the UFC welterweight title will be on the line.

UFC 258 takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and streams on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.

In the main event, UFC 170-pound champion [autotag]Kamaru Usman[/autotag] (17-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defends his belt for a third time against former teammate [autotag]Gilbert Burns[/autotag] (19-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC). And in the co-headliner, Maycee Barber (8-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) returns after a year-long layoff due to a knee injury to take on rising flyweight contender Alexa Grasso (12-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC).

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The third episode of “Embedded” follows the two headliners, as well as big-name star [autotag]Kelvin Gastelum[/autotag] (16-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC), who faces Ian Heinisch (14-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) at the event. Here’s the UFC’s description from YouTube:

Kamaru Usman compares himself to another UFC champion. Ian Heinisch finds an outdoor oasis in Denver. Kelvin Gastelum reflects on meeting Kobe Bryant. Title challenger Gilbert Burns arrives in Las Vegas, as do opponents Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber.

Missed an episode? We’ve got you covered:

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Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera pulled from UFC 258 due to reported COVID positive

The bantamweight fight will be rescheduled at the first available opportunity after a reported COVID positive.

UFC 258 is down a fight, and COVID-19 is the reported culprit.

A bantamweight bout between [autotag]Pedro Munhoz[/autotag] and [autotag]Jimmie Rivera[/autotag] has been pulled from the card due to a positive coronavirus test result by one of the competitors, who was not identified.

MMA Fighting initially reported the news Tuesday. Both UFC.com and UFC promotional partner ESPN have since yanked the bout from their UFC 258 lineup pages.

The bout is expected to rescheduled as soon as possible.

An 140-pound catchweight fight between Andre Ewell and Chris Gutierrez, which had been originally moved from UFC Fight Night 184 to the UFC 258 prelims, has now been bumped up to the main card.

UFC 258 will he be held Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and will be headlined by welterweight champion Kamaru Usman’s title defense against Gilbert Burns.

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UFC 258 ‘Embedded,’ No. 2: Kelvin Gastelum’s big sendoff

It’s that time of the big fight week when all the fighters get ready to head to Las Vegas.

The UFC returns Saturday night with its second pay-per-view of the year, UFC 258, where the UFC welterweight title will be on the line.

UFC 258 takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and streams on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.

In the main event, UFC 170-pound champion [autotag]Kamaru Usman[/autotag] (17-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defends his belt for a third time against former teammate [autotag]Gilbert Burns[/autotag] (19-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC). And in the co-headliner, Maycee Barber (8-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) returns after a year-long layoff due to a knee injury to take on rising flyweight contender Alexa Grasso (12-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC).

The second episode of “Embedded” follows the two headliners, as well as big-name star [autotag]Kelvin Gasatelum[/autotag] (16-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC), who faces Ian Heinisch (14-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) at the event. Here’s the UFC’s description from YouTube:

Champ Kamaru Usman watches fights at Justin Gaethje’s home. Title challenger Gilbert Burns takes in his kids’ wrestling class. Ian Heinisch stays healthy with PT; his opponent Kelvin Gastelum gets a supportive sendoff from his home gym.

Missed an episode? We’ve got you covered:

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UFC 258: Make your predictions for Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns

We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC 258 in Las Vegas, featuring a welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns.

We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC 258 event in Las Vegas.

Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Thursday at noon ET (9 a.m. PT).

Those MMA Junkie reader consensus picks will be part of the UFC 258 event staff predictions we release Friday ahead of the event. UFC 258 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.

Make your picks for the five main card fights below.

Andre Ewell vs. Chris Gutierrez late addition to UFC 258 lineup

UFC 258 is just five days away, but the promotion has added another fight to the lineup.

UFC 258 is just five days away, but the promotion has added another fight to the lineup.

[autotag]Andre Ewell[/autotag] and [autotag]Chris Gutierrez[/autotag] will square off at the event Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The fight will take place at a 140-pound catchweight.

Two people with knowledge of the matchup confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie after an Instagram post by Gutierrez’s gym Factory X mentioned it. The people asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.

Ewell (17-6 MMA, 4-2 UFC) was supposed to compete at this past Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 184, but was removed from the card when he presented a positive COVID-19 test – despite presenting two negative follow-up tests. Ewell currently is riding a two-fight winning streak with wins over Irwin Rivera and Jonathan Martinez.

Gutierrez (15-3-2 MMA, 3-1-1 UFC) has not competed since a draw with Cody Durden this past August. That snapped a three-fight winning streak for Gutierrez with victories over Vince Morales, Geraldo de Freitas and Ryan MacDonald.

With the addition, the UFC 258 lineup now includes:

MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)

  • Champ Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns – for welterweight title
  • Maycee Barber vs. Alexa Grasso
  • Kelvin Gastelum vs. Ian Heinisch
  • Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera
  • Julian Marquez vs. Maki Pitolo

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN, ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET)

  • Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller
  • Anthony Hernandez vs. Rodolfo Vieira
  • Dhiego Lima vs. Belal Muhammad
  • Mallory Martin vs. Polyana Viana

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 6:15 p.m. ET)

  • Brian Kelleher vs. Ricky Simon
  • Gabe Green vs. Phil Rowe
  • Miranda Maverick vs. Gillian Robertson
  • Andre Ewell vs. Chris Gutierrez

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MMA Junkie Radio #3129 live on SportsCastr (noon ET)

Check out Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze.”

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here, and you can catch a live stream on SportsCastr beginning at noon ET.

On episode 3,129, the crew breaks down all the latest news in MMA, including a look back at UFC Fight Night 184, where a pair of MMA legends were finished in the top two bouts on the card as Alexander Volkov and Cory Sandhagen stopped Alistair Overeem and Frankie Edgar respectively.

The duo also take look back at Paige VanZant’s debut defeat at “Bare Knuckle FC: KnuckleMania” and look ahead to UFC 258, where Kamaru Usman looks to defend his UFC welterweight title against former teammate and training partner Gilbert Burns in the night’s main event.

Stream or download this and all episodes of MMA Junkie Radio over at OmnyStudio. You can also catch it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more. A new episode of the podcast is released every Monday and Thursday.

UFC 258 video: John Gooden, Laura Sanko break down Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns

UFC broadcasters John Gooden and Laura Sanko take a look ahead to the welterweight title clash between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns at UFC 258.

Former teammates will collide for the welterweight title at UFC 258 as ex-training partners [autotag]Kamaru Usman[/autotag] and [autotag]Gilbert Burns[/autotag] prepare to go to war in the main event in Las Vegas.

Usman (17-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) will put his title on the line for the third time when he faces top contender Burns (19-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) in the night’s headliner at the UFC Apex. The pair know each other well, but who will have the edge when they throw down for the strap in Sin City?

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Ahead of the fight, UFC broadcasters John Gooden and Laura Sanko take an in-depth look at the matchup in the latest edition of the pre-fight analysis series “Inside the Octagon.” Check it out in the video above.

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Video: UFC 258 ‘Countdown’ for Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns

Did you miss the debut of UFC 258 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the main event preview now.

Did you miss the debut of UFC 258 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the main event preview now.

This episode of the UFC’s preview show takes a special look at the welterweight title bout between reigning 170-pound champion [autotag]Kamaru Usman[/autotag] (17-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) and title challenger [autotag]Gilbert Burns[/autotag] (19-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC).

UFC 258 takes place Saturday, Feb. 13 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.

“Countdown” goes behind the scenes with the two fighters, and you can watch the full episode via the video above.

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