Gilbert Burns vs Rafael Lovato Jr

At WNO 8, Gilbert Burns defeated Rafael Lovato Jr by unanimous decision in one of the more surprising results of the night. Lovato, widely considered the favorite going in, chose to pull guard rather than engage in a takedown exchange, likely to avoid Burns' wrestling. That decision put Lovato in the position of chasing Burns' speed off his back, and the match stayed relatively even for most of its duration.

Late in the match, Burns executed a hop-over pass that forced Lovato to give up his back. Burns secured back control and maintained it long enough to sway all three judges in his favor, earning the unanimous decision victory.