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Gilbert Burns Plans To Submit Demian Maia Then Call out Colby Covington

Gilbert BurnsUFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns has boldly said he plans to submit BJJ wizard Demian Maia when the two square off at UFC Brasilia this weekend. Once he becomes the first man to tap Maia, Burns says he will call out former 170lb title challenger Colby Covington and make him pay for talking so much […]

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UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns has boldly said he plans to submit BJJ wizard Demian Maia when the two square off at UFC Brasilia this weekend.

Once he becomes the first man to tap Maia, Burns says he will call out former 170lb title challenger Colby Covington and make him pay for talking so much “crap” about Brazil .

Speaking to BJPENN.com about his upcoming fight Burns explained how he believes his grappling skills match Maia’s and revealed his plan is to grapple in this fight, he said.

“I want to grapple him, and I
have the skills to match his. I think even a decision win will put me in a good
spot. But, a finish against Demian Maia will put me in a very good spot. As
crazy as it sounds I plan to submit Maia, or like a ground and pound TKO. I see
us grappling for the most part.”

Despite beleiveing a decision win would still put him in a good spot Burns is going for the finish on Saturday night and believes that will propel him into the top five at welterweight.

“It
would put me in a beautiful spot in the division because he is a legend. He’s a
future Hall of Famer. A
decision win will put me like six or seven but a finish would put me top-five,”
he said. “But, a finish over
Maia puts me on a different level. I believe I will be able to get that finish.”

If he does get his hand raised
Burns already knows exactly who he is calling out next. ‘Durinho’ like many is not a big
fan of American standout Covington and plans to make him pay for bashing Brazil
and people he respects.

“I am still focused on Maia but I really want to put my hands on
Colby Covington. He talks so much crap about Brazil and I think it will be a
great callout after I beat Maia. I don’t like what Colby has been saying about
Kamaru (Usman), Brazil, and my former manager Glenn Robinson,” Burns concluded.
“I want to put my hands on him sooner or later. If I finish Maia he has to
accept it. I have my right hand and my jiu-jitsu and I can finish Colby if we
fought. But, I am focused on Maia.”

Can Gilbert Burns submit Demian Maia at UFC Brasilia?

Demian Maia Set To Face Gilbert Burns At UFC Brasilia

Two streaking grapplers have been matched up for the upcoming UFC Brasilia card on March 14. MMA Fighting has confirmed an initial report from Combate that Demian Maia and Gilbert Burns will be going head-to-head with one another. Maia is currently on a three-fight win streak, coming off a big submission win over Ben Askren […]

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Two streaking grapplers have been matched up for the upcoming UFC Brasilia card on March 14.

MMA Fighting has confirmed an initial report from Combate that Demian Maia and Gilbert Burns will be going head-to-head with one another. Maia is currently on a three-fight win streak, coming off a big submission win over Ben Askren in the UFC Singapore main event. His last defeat came to the now-welterweight champion of the world, Kamaru Usman, in May of 2018.

Now, he’ll face off against Burns, who is on a four-fight win streak, his last outing resulting in a unanimous decision win over Gunnar Nelson in September. Now, he has the opportunity to down a legend in Maia in front of his native Brazilian crowd. The action will take place from the Nilson Nelson Gymnasium in Brasilia, Brazil and will air on ESPN+.

What do you think about a matchup between Maia and Burns?

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Demian Maia vs. Gilbert Burns Reported for UFC Brasilia in March

A grappler’s delight is headed to UFC Brasilia (UFC Fight Night 170), with Demian Maia facing Gilbert Burns in March, as reported by UFC Combate on Saturday. Two of Brazilians own will fight in a bout that will reportedly serve as the UFC Brasilia co-m…

A grappler’s delight is headed to UFC Brasilia (UFC Fight Night 170), with Demian Maia facing Gilbert Burns in March, as reported by UFC Combate on Saturday. Two of Brazilians own will fight in a bout that will reportedly serve as the UFC Brasilia co-main event when Demian Maia takes on Gilbert Burns. Demian Maia […]

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Gilbert Burns Claims He Has Been Offered Demian Maia Fight At UFC Brasilia

Gilbert Burns could be set for a Brazilian jiu-jitsu showcase against Demian Maia at UFC Brasilia on March 14. Burns recently tweeted that he had been offered a fight with a legend: “A dream fight has being offered, against a legend! Hope he accepts and we can make it happen! 🤞🏾🙏🏾” Burns tweeted last week. […]

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Gilbert Burns could be set for a Brazilian jiu-jitsu showcase against Demian Maia at UFC Brasilia on March 14.

Burns recently tweeted that he had been offered a fight with a legend:

“A dream fight has being offered, against a legend! Hope he accepts and we can make it happen! ????” Burns tweeted last week.

It turns out that legend was Maia as Burns recently revealed he was offered a co-main event spot opposite Maia for the UFC’s return to Brasilia.

“Caught up with Gilbert Burns after his match with Craig Jones at #SUG10,” Drake Riggs reported. “He said he has been offered a co-main event spot against Demian Maia for #UFCBrasilia on March 14. Not official yet but that’s the direction things are heading in. Interview coming soon.”

Maia is on a three-fight winning streak with his most recent victim being Ben Askren when he submitted him at UFC Singapore back in October.

As for Burns, he is on a four-fight winning streak. He recently made the move up from lightweight to welterweight and has won both of his 170-pound matchups against Alexey Kunchenko and Gunnar Nelson on short notice.

What do you think of this matchup? Who wins?

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Demian Maia Thinks Ben Askren Should Keep Fighting

Demian Maia doesn’t feel Ben Askren should retire yet. Late last month, Maia and Askren headlined UFC Singapore in Kallang. Askren was hoping to rebound from his five-second knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal, while Maia wanted to extend his winning…

Demian Maia doesn’t feel Ben Askren should retire yet. Late last month, Maia and Askren headlined UFC Singapore in Kallang. Askren was hoping to rebound from his five-second knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal, while Maia wanted to extend his winning streak to three. The latter happened as Maia choked out Askren in the third round. […]

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UFC Rankings Report: Demian Maia Resurges

The UFC rankings have been updated following UFC Singapore! Check out all the changes below! Pound for Pound: Dustin Poirier moves up to be tied with Conor McGregor at #12. Strawweight: No changes Women’s Flyweight: No changes Women’s Bantamweight: No …

The UFC rankings have been updated following UFC Singapore! Check out all the changes below! Pound for Pound: Dustin Poirier moves up to be tied with Conor McGregor at #12. Strawweight: No changes Women’s Flyweight: No changes Women’s Bantamweight: No changes    Women’s Featherweight: N/A Flyweight: #5-15 of the division changed, with each fighter of […]

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