Gilbert Burns knows he had a chance of becoming the new UFC welterweight champion. Early on in the fight, Burns landed a hard shot that dropped Usman. Burns then flurried him with several other hard shots that connected but he couldn’t put him aw…
Gilbert Burns knows he had a chance of becoming the new UFC welterweight champion. Early on in the fight, Burns landed a hard shot that dropped Usman. Burns then flurried him with several other hard shots that connected but he couldn’t put him away. After that flurry and the round, it appeared Burns started to […]
Kamaru Usman is ready for his rematch with Jorge Masividal. The UFC welterweight champion called out “Gamebread” following his third-round TKO victory over Gilbert Burns at Saturday’s UFC 258 pay-per-view…
Kamaru Usman is ready for his rematch with Jorge Masividal. The UFC welterweight champion called out “Gamebread” following his third-round TKO victory over Gilbert Burns at Saturday’s UFC 258 pay-per-view…
Gilbert Burns has spoke out for the first time since falling short in his bid to become the UFC welterweight champion. ‘Durinho’ got his long overdue shot at 170lb king Kamaru Usman at UFC 258 last night. Things started well for the Brazilian who quickly dropped his former teammate. Unfortunately for Burns, the momentum changed […]
Gilbert Burns has spoke out for the first time since falling short in his bid to become the UFC welterweight champion.
‘Durinho’ got his long overdue shot at 170lb king Kamaru Usman at UFC 258 last night.
Things started well for the Brazilian who quickly dropped his former teammate.
Unfortunately for Burns, the momentum changed in round two and Usman was able to hurt him with strikes.
The following stanza was more of the same, only this time ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ forced referee Herb Dean to step in and wave off the fight.
The 34-year-old spoke to media at the UFC 258 post-fight press conference and pointed to over excitement as the reason he lost.
“I think I got overexcited,” Burns said. “I got overexcited then (as well). If I want to become a champion, I cannot make those mistakes.
Burns remained positive though and drew inspiration from Robbie Lawler who became a UFC champion on his second attempt.
“The way I see it right now, I just want to be like Robbie Lawler. You know, he was the only guy if I’m not wrong that lost to Johny Hendricks and then just came right back. Got a couple of wins and became a champion. That is exactly what I am going to do.” (Transcribed by BJPENN.com)
This loss snaps Burns perfect UFC welterweight streak. The Brazilian had won four straight at 170lbs, beating the likes of former champion Tyron Woodley and BJJ wizard Demian Maia to earn his shot at UFC gold.
Usman is quickly establishing himself as one of the best welterweight fighters of all time. Since joining the UFC he was won 13 consecutive fights at the weight and can now look forward to making the fourth defence of the title he won in 2019.
If Kamaru Usman can do that to his friend, imagine what he can do to me or you. That’s why I’m not going to call him boring anymore, and I’d recommend the same thing for you and every other human being…
If Kamaru Usman can do that to his friend, imagine what he can do to me or you. That’s why I’m not going to call him boring anymore, and I’d recommend the same thing for you and every other human being…
UFC 258 featured a welterweight main event between two men that knew each other well in Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns. Usman walked away the victor but it was not after feeling some of the power that got Burns to the title shot in the first place.…
UFC 258 featured a welterweight main event between two men that knew each other well in Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns. Usman walked away the victor but it was not after feeling some of the power that got Burns to the title shot in the first place. There was a lot to take away from […]
Gilbert Burns has spoke out for the first time since falling short in his bid to become the UFC welterweight champion. ‘Durinho’ got his long overdue shot at 170lb king Kamaru Usman at UFC 258 last night. Things started well for the Brazilian who quickly dropped his former teammate. Unfortunately for Burns, the momentum changed […]