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Gilbert Burns and Leon Edwards found themselves in a war of words at the conclusion of UFC 251. In the main event of UFC 251 on July 11, Jorge Masvidal challenged UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. “Gamebred” had no answer for the pres…
Gilbert Burns and Leon Edwards found themselves in a war of words at the conclusion of UFC 251. In the main event of UFC 251 on July 11, Jorge Masvidal challenged UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. “Gamebred” had no answer for the pressure and grappling skills of Usman. “The Nigerian Nightmare” retained his 170-pound gold […]
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UFC welterweight contenders Gilbert Burns and Leon Edwards traded insults as they argued about who is next in line for 170lb champion Kamaru Usman. Usman defended his title against Jorge Masvidal in the UFC 251 main event this past weekend. Burns was supposed to face ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ at UFC 251 but was forced out […]
UFC welterweight contenders Gilbert Burns and Leon Edwards traded insults as they argued about who is next in line for 170lb champion Kamaru Usman. Usman defended his title against Jorge Masvidal in the UFC 251 main event this past weekend.
Burns was supposed to face ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ at UFC 251 but was forced out of the bout due to the fact he tested positive for COVID-19. However, Edwards was the first choice to face Usman on ‘Fight Island’ but he was forced to turn down the bout due to the ongoing global pandemic.
Speaking post-fight at UFC 251 Dana White said Burns will get the next title shot but MMA reporter Ariel Helwani suggested Burns face off against Edwards instead to prove himself the number one contender much to the disappointment of ‘Durinho’ who replied with the following before Edwards got involved.
“Only fair? Come on @arielhelwani I know you don’t like me and I couldn’t care less. But let’s go to facts I just k.o the number 5 and dominate the number 1(former champ) Leon has good wins but no one in the top 5 So as the REAL BOSS @danawhite said I’m Next! That’s Only Fair”
Only fair? Come on @arielhelwani I know you don’t like me and I couldn’t care less. But let’s go to facts I just k.o the number 5 and dominate the number 1(former champ) Leon has good wins but no one in the top 5 So as the REAL BOSS @danawhite said I’m Next! That’s Only Fair
https://t.co/OuIA0z8mUG
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) July 12, 2020
“Shut your mouth boy you’re only where you are at due to good luck and circumstance. You have no place in the top 5 and you know it so sit the fuck down. You knocked out a 46 year old jujitsu guy and a washed woodley sit the fuck down,” Edwards fired back.
“Who you beat journeyman Cowboy? Split decision on Nelson?? RDA is the only real one you beat, but he wasn’t in the top 5. And you just fight once or 2 a year! Sit down 
the boss already said I’m next!”
“Remember boy you got the Woodley fight because I couldnt. You got the title shot because I couldnt. You are always steps behind me and you are levels below me.”
“Yes Leon you couldn’t fight twice, and your last fight was a year ago, and you want a title fight? Leon go try to revenge the 3 piece and a (soda) I just spoke with the boss I’m next! Better start to calling Jorge or Thompson forget bro no one cares abt Leon.”
Yes Leon you couldn’t fight twice, and your last fight was a year ago, and you want a title fight?
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) July 13, 2020
Who do you want to see face Kamaru Usman next? Gilbert Burns or Leon Roberts?
Gilbert Burns will indeed receive his UFC title opportunity, says Dana White. Burns was set to challenge Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight championship this Saturday evening (July 11). That plan blew up in smoke when Burns tested positive for COVID…
Gilbert Burns will indeed receive his UFC title opportunity, says Dana White. Burns was set to challenge Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight championship this Saturday evening (July 11). That plan blew up in smoke when Burns tested positive for COVID-19. Jorge Masvidal was able to come to terms with the UFC and will replace […]
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Leon Edwards would like nothing more than to face the winner of the UFC 251 headliner taking place this weekend. Kamaru Usman defends his welterweight title against Jorge Masvidal in the main event taking place Saturday in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Of course, it may have been Edwards challenging for the title himself as he […]
Leon Edwards would like nothing more than to face the winner of the UFC 251 headliner taking place this weekend.
Kamaru Usman defends his welterweight title against Jorge Masvidal in the main event taking place Saturday in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Of course, it may have been Edwards challenging for the title himself as he is on an eight-fight winning streak and appeared to be a strong contender for the shot.
However, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to those plans as his UFC London fight with Tyron Woodley in March was canceled while travel restrictions prevented him from competing afterwards. For now, he is just happy the division is moving forward, but would undoubtedly like to face the winner next.
“I’m just happy that the division (has) got some movement to it,” Edwards told MMA Junkie. “For a while, it’s been stagnant and nothing was happening, so it’s good to see them fighting. I got history with both men and I’d love to fight the winner.”
Of course, it looked like Gilbert Burns was going to get the shot as he was booked to face Usman at UFC 251 following his win over Woodley in May. However, he tested positive for COVID-19 allowing Masvidal to step in.
Edwards sympathizes with Burns, but believes he should be given precedence over the Brazilian when it comes to the next shot.
“We both lost opportunities to coronavirus,” Edwards said. “For me, I couldn’t travel because of coronavirus and that’s the only reason (Burns) got to fight Woodley. Same as the title shot: I couldn’t travel because of coronavirus and they offered me a title shot, so we both lost opportunities to the same thing. So I can’t see why they would look over me when I’ve got the most wins in the division (compared) to the champion.”
That said, “Rocky” hasn’t competed since last July and if the winner on Saturday requires a long layoff, he is open to staying active and fighting Burns.
“It depends how long we’re waiting for,” Edwards added. “If it’s a long time waiting – like (the) end of the year, or next year – then I’d rather compete. My last fight was in July when I fought RDA, so that’s almost a year. So I would like to compete and stay active.”
What do you think is next for Edwards?
Gilbert Burns may end up targeting a fight with Nate Diaz soon. When Burns was given the title shot against Kamaru Usman over Jorge Masvidal, Diaz wasn’t a fan as he criticized the fight and also mocked both fighters claiming he made more than both of them. When Burns had to pull out of the […]
Gilbert Burns may end up targeting a fight with Nate Diaz soon.
When Burns was given the title shot against Kamaru Usman over Jorge Masvidal, Diaz wasn’t a fan as he criticized the fight and also mocked both fighters claiming he made more than both of them.
When Burns had to pull out of the title bout last week after testing positive for COVID-19, Masvidal stepped in which was the fight many had originally expected. Diaz voiced his approval and once again mocked Burns by claiming real fights were better were better fights.
Burns would hit back at Diaz both times and in a recent interview, claimed he would be able to beat the Stockton native up even while having the coronavirus.
“He’s a journeyman. I think I can beat the (expletive) out of Nate Diaz any day of the week,” Burns told ESPN (via The Mac Life). “Even with corona on me, I believe I can beat Nate Diaz. I can outbox him, outgrapple him, I can slap that guy up easily.
“The guy comes out and (makes) those comments like – I’m a real fighter too, bro. I used to respect these guys a lot, but guess what? I’m a real fighter, too. You fought Conor (McGregor) on a couple of days’ notice. I fought a Russian guy, 20-0, on a couple days’ notice. It bothered me a little bit, because I’m a real fighter, too.”
While Burns will naturally be targeting a title shot when he is ready to return — and ideally hoping that Usman retains his strap — another option could certainly be Diaz. That is, if the latter is open to facing him at all.
What do you make of Burns vs. Diaz?
Gilbert Burns is doubling down on his comments aimed at Nate Diaz. Burns didn’t take too kindly to Diaz’s criticism of the initial booking of Kamaru Usman vs. ‘Durinho.” Burns was set to challenge Usman for the UFC welterweight …
Gilbert Burns is doubling down on his comments aimed at Nate Diaz. Burns didn’t take too kindly to Diaz’s criticism of the initial booking of Kamaru Usman vs. ‘Durinho.” Burns was set to challenge Usman for the UFC welterweight title on Saturday night (July 11). That plan changed when Burns tested positive for COVID-19. Jorge […]
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I just spoke with the boss 
I’m next! Better start to calling Jorge or Thompson forget bro no one cares abt Leon