Gilbert Burns UFC Fight Night 62 in Brazil has a new co-main event, and Gilbert Burns has a new opponent. Burns (9-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) was set to meet Josh Thomson (20-7 MMA, 3-3 UFC), who was forced out with an injury. Stepping in will be Alex Oliveira (8-7 MMA, 0-0 UFC). In addition, the card sees a previously booked main-card event between Ben Saunders and Erick Silva elevated to the co-feature. Burns confirmed the new matchup to MMAjunkie on Friday afternoon, and UFC officials subsequently made the fight official. UFC Fight Night 62 takes place March 21 at Maracanazinho Gymnasium in Rio de Janeiro
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Alex Oliveira meets Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night 62; Saunders-Silva new co-main – MMA Junkie