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Gilbert Burns Honest About Brother’s UFC 305 Fight: ‘He Must Win This To Keep His Job’

UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns is well aware that his brother Herbert is entering a must-win scenario this weekend. The younger Burns sibling is among those set to make the walk to compete on the preliminary card of the UFC 305 numbered event, set to go down inside the RAC Arena in Perth. The featherweight […]

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UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns is well aware that his brother Herbert is entering a must-win scenario this weekend.

The younger Burns sibling is among those set to make the walk to compete on the preliminary card of the UFC 305 numbered event, set to go down inside the RAC Arena in Perth.

The featherweight veteran has stepped in on short notice, replacing the injured Gavin Tucker to share the cage with Australia’s own Jack Jenkins.

It’s a key matchup for the 36-year-old Burns, who has lost three consecutive bouts by way of TKO since extending a win streak to five with a submission of Evan Dunham in early 2020.

Herbert has no doubt been getting plenty of brotherly support and encouragement in the lead-up to UFC 305. But also a reality check, with “Durinho” ensuring “The Blaze” knows what’s on the line…

Gilbert Burns: UFC 305 Fight Do Or Die For Brother Herbert’s Octagon Career

During a recent episode of his Show Me The Money podcast, Burns looked ahead to the upcoming numbered event, paying particularly close attention to his sibling’s scheduled appearance inside the cage.

“Durinho” acknowledged the stakes that surround the fight for Herbert given his losing skid and less than impressive displays, noting that his UFC career will be over if he doesn’t have his hand raised Down Under.

“My brother’s coming into a very hard moment, to be honest,” Burns said. “He had a shoulder injury (and) two LCL surgeries back-to-back. Last fight he lost by TKO; no confidence going into the fight, a lot of uncertainty. And (now) coming off three losses, bro. So he must win.

“It’s gonna be hard. I cannot be impartial on that fight; it’s my little brother,” Burns continued. “He must win this fight to keep his job. If he loses, we know he’s out, he has no chance. I talked to him yesterday night…he’s fighting 8 AM on Sunday there. … He’s acclimating very, very good. But Jack Jenkins, that guy has a good heart, couple crazy leg kicks, hits hard, durable. For sure I hope my brother wins, but the conversation we had before he leaves was like, ‘Bro, make sure you leave everything in that cage.’”

Burns will hope to return to his brother with a first victory since 2020 and a crucial rebound performance following a difficult run of knockout setbacks.

Should the Brazilian 36-year-old accomplish that feat at the expense of the home fighter this weekend, he would set the stage for his brother’s own key contest down the line. Gilbert is set to headline a UFC Fight Night at the Apex opposite Sean Brady early next month.

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Renato Moicano & Gilbert Burns Break Down Ilia Topuria’s Next Title Defense: ‘What’s He Gonna Do To Max Holloway? Let’s Be Honest!’

Ilia Topuria shocked the world by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title at UFC 298. Rumors suggest that his first title defense will be against Max Holloway. Although Holloway has lost thrice to Volkanovski, his brand is at an all-time high after his last-second KO win over lightweight Justin Gaethje at UFC […]

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Ilia Topuria shocked the world by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title at UFC 298. Rumors suggest that his first title defense will be against Max Holloway.

Although Holloway has lost thrice to Volkanovski, his brand is at an all-time high after his last-second KO win over lightweight Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. He looked flawless in the Octagon that night, and even called out Topuria following the victory.

Here’s how a fight between Topuria and Holloway could go down according to other UFC fighters like Renato Moicano and Gilbert Burns…

Renato Moicano & Gilbert Burns Discuss Whether Ilia Topuria Has The Tools To Beat Max Holloway

Moicano and Burns discussed Topuria vs. Holloway on the Show Me The Money podcast on YouTube recently. The former UFC welterweight title challenger looked back at the events he’s shared with “Blessed” and appreciated the latter’s hard work and skillset.

Burns remembered watching Holloway grapple against elite wrestlers ahead of his fight against “The Korean Zombie” at UFC Singapore. He was amazed by the featherweight’s well-roundedness, strength, and physique.

“He was there, for like a month. oh guys, a high super strong dude. He looks like a 55er, he’s small, but he’s big, he’s very strong dude. I saw him wrestle the good wrestlers, he grappling. Both guys got cardio, both guys got good grappling, they super high level so I gotta, gotta kind of study that fight before.”

“Durinho” isn’t overlooking Topuria though. He acknowledged that the UFC featherweight kingpin is technically gifted too and has the cardio to match Holloway’s pace.

“What’s he gonna do to Max Holloway, let’s be honest. Max Holloway, he’s this crazy, he’s just a little bit old.”

Moicano, on the other hand, isn’t riding on the Topuria hype train. He thinks that “El Matador” cannot harm the former champ on the feet or the ground. The lightweight contender admitted that he picked Volkanovski to beat Topuria too, but he is still not confident about the champ’s ability to get past “Blessed”.

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Report – Gilbert Burns targeted to return in UFC main event fight with Sean Brady in September

Gilbert Burns targeted to make return in UFC main event fight with Sean Brady in SeptemberFan-favorite welterweight contender, Gilbert Burns is currently targeted to make his return in a main event bout against grappling…

Gilbert Burns targeted to make return in UFC main event fight with Sean Brady in September

Fan-favorite welterweight contender, Gilbert Burns is currently targeted to make his return in a main event bout against grappling star, Sean Brady at a UFC Fight Night card on September 7. At the time of publication, an official location or arena for the card has yet to be finalized by the organization.

Burns, the current number six ranked welterweight contender, and one-time title challenger at 170lbs, has been sidelined since UFC 299 back in March, suffering a second round TKO defeat against surging challenger, Jack Della Maddalena.

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As for Philadelphia native, Brady, the current number eight ranked divisional challenger, returned to winning-ways at UFC Austin at the end of last year, submitting former interim championship chaser, Kelvin Gastelum with a brutal kimura submission.

Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady in the works for September UFC event

News of Gilbert Burns’ targeted headliner fight with Sean Brady in September was reported by MMA Junkie, following an intial report by @MagicM_MMABets on X. 

A former title challenger at the welterweight limit, Brazilian veteran, Burns suffered an eventual third round knockout defeat to former training partner and prior pound-for-pound number one, Kamaru Usman back 2021.

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Over the course of his tenure, Burns has beaten the likes of Gunnar Nelson, Demian Maia, Tyron Woodley, Stephen Thompson, Neil Magny, and most recently, Jorge Masvidal.

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Boasting a 16-1 professional record, in his sole blemish, Brady succumbed to strikes in a TKO defeat to incoming UFC 304 headliner and title challenger, Belal Muhammad in Abu Dhabi.

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Landing five submission wins three knockout victories, Brady had landed triumphs over the likes of Court McGee, Michael Chiesa, Jake Matthews, and the previously mentioned, Gastelum.

Who wins in a future clash: Gilbert Burns or Sean Brady?

Report – Gilbert Burns targeted to return in UFC main event fight with Sean Brady in September

Gilbert Burns targeted to make return in UFC main event fight with Sean Brady in SeptemberFan-favorite welterweight contender, Gilbert Burns is currently targeted to make his return in a main event bout against grappling…

Gilbert Burns targeted to make return in UFC main event fight with Sean Brady in September

Fan-favorite welterweight contender, Gilbert Burns is currently targeted to make his return in a main event bout against grappling star, Sean Brady at a UFC Fight Night card on September 7. At the time of publication, an official location or arena for the card has yet to be finalized by the organization.

Burns, the current number six ranked welterweight contender, and one-time title challenger at 170lbs, has been sidelined since UFC 299 back in March, suffering a second round TKO defeat against surging challenger, Jack Della Maddalena.

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As for Philadelphia native, Brady, the current number eight ranked divisional challenger, returned to winning-ways at UFC Austin at the end of last year, submitting former interim championship chaser, Kelvin Gastelum with a brutal kimura submission.

Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady in the works for September UFC event

News of Gilbert Burns’ targeted headliner fight with Sean Brady in September was reported by MMA Junkie, following an intial report by @MagicM_MMABets on X. 

A former title challenger at the welterweight limit, Brazilian veteran, Burns suffered an eventual third round knockout defeat to former training partner and prior pound-for-pound number one, Kamaru Usman back 2021.

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Over the course of his tenure, Burns has beaten the likes of Gunnar Nelson, Demian Maia, Tyron Woodley, Stephen Thompson, Neil Magny, and most recently, Jorge Masvidal.

Sean Brady

Boasting a 16-1 professional record, in his sole blemish, Brady succumbed to strikes in a TKO defeat to incoming UFC 304 headliner and title challenger, Belal Muhammad in Abu Dhabi.

Gilbert Burns

Landing five submission wins three knockout victories, Brady had landed triumphs over the likes of Court McGee, Michael Chiesa, Jake Matthews, and the previously mentioned, Gastelum.

Who wins in a future clash: Gilbert Burns or Sean Brady?

5 Fights We Need to See After UFC 299

The UFC matchmakers have some important decisions to make after Saturday’s UFC 299 card in Miami. The stacked event was headlined by a bantamweight title…

The UFC matchmakers have some important decisions to make after Saturday’s UFC 299 card in Miami. The stacked event was headlined by a bantamweight title…

Jack Della Maddalena stops Gilbert Burns with brutal knee knockout, calls out Shavkat Rakhmonov – UFC 299 Highlights

Jack Della Maddalena lands stunning knee knockout win over Gilbert Burns at UFC 299Australian welterweight talent, Jack Della Maddalena has turned in career straight win number seventeen tonight on the main card…

Jack Della Maddalena lands stunning knee knockout win over Gilbert Burns at UFC 299

Australian welterweight talent, Jack Della Maddalena has turned in career straight win number seventeen tonight on the main card of UFC 299 in Miami — landing the most high-profile win of his Octagon tenure to date with a third round knockout win over former title challenger, Gilbert Burns.

Della Maddalena, a product of Dana White’s Contender Series — was forced to the third round for the third consecutive fight tonight in his main card performance against Brazilian veteran, Burns, however, prevented the pair seeing a judge’s scorecard this time around.

Battling with Burns vertical and horizontal throughout their main card pivotal clash tonight in ‘The Sunshine State’, Perth finisher, Jack Della Maddalena scored yet another Octagon win, scrambling back to his feet and landing a brutal knee up the middle on Brazilian ace, Burns.

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Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

And following up on the slumping Burns, Della Maddalena forced the issue finally with a slew of ground strikes and elbow barrages, to land a knockout win over the Brazilian.

In the immediate aftermath of his victory — Della Maddalena called for a massive welterweight showdown with fellow favorite finishing expert, Shavkat Rakhmonov in his return to the Octagon.

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Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

Below, catch the highlights from Jack Della Maddalena’s win at UFC 299 tonight