The former contender for the UFC welterweight title, Brazilian Gilbert Burns, said that he would never fight with his compatriot Vicente Luque. According to Burns, he treats Vicente like a brother, so under no circumstances will he agree to a fight with him. Gilbert Burns defeated Stephen Thompson last month at UFC 264 to solidify…
UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns explained why he wants to fight Leon Edwards next, saying “he is the toughest guy in the division.” Burns is coming off of a unanimous decision win over Stephen Thompson earlier this month at UFC 264 that reaffirmed his spot among the top-five welterweights in the world. Coming off of…
UFC 264 Results: Gilbert Burns vs Stephen Thompson. UFC 264 event is co-headlined by a key welterweight matchup between former division title challengers Stephen Thompson and Gilbert Burns. Thompson (16-4-1 MMA) will enter the contest on a two-fight winning streak, this after earning back-to-back unanimous decision victories over Vicente Luque and Goeff Neal. Meanwhile, Gilbert…
Jorge Masvidal is ready to face the winner of the Gilbert Burns vs. Stephen Thompson fight. Masvidal is coming off back-to-back losses to Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title and says he’s looking to return in the fall against any top-five opponent. His manager mentioned Nick Diaz and Colby Covington as possible options, but Diaz is targeted to…
Former UFC welterweight title contender Gilbert Burns of Brazil shared his expectations for the upcoming fight with American Stephen Thompson. According to Burns, he considers Thompson a dangerous and strong opponent, but will try to win the fight by knockout. Gilbert Burns is looking to rebound from his welterweight title loss, with a big win…
Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier meet again on July 10 in the blockbuster main event of UFC 264, which takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. McGregor (22-5) is a former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion, as well as being the most popular athlete in mixed martial arts history. Poirier (27-6, 1…
The sixth UFC welterweight Vicente Luque admitted that he is not going to fight his fellow Sanford MMA gym mate Gilbert Burns, even if their confrontation will have a chance to fight for the division title. “It is crazy because I just fought a guy he fought and now it will be the other way…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy or sign-up through one of those links, you won’t pay a penny more but we’ll get a small commission that helps me in running this blog. Read the Disclosure page. Former UFC welterweight title contender Gilbert Burns is keen to return to the Octagon, and has been offered…
Former UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns said that after an early defeat to champion Kamaru Usman wants to return to the octagon in a fight against one of the top fighters in the 170-pound division. “The only fight after which you can immediately go to the title is a fight with Colby Covington. Only him….
UFC bantamweight title contender Aljamain Sterling commented on Gilbert Burns’s early defeat against welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 258. After an unsuccessful fight, the Brazilian did not hold back his emotions and cried right in the octagon. Aljamain Sterling noted that he understands how painful this defeat has become for Burns. “I could only…
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