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Kamaru Usman, Gilbert Burns Fire Back At Nate Diaz Jabs

Usman Burns DiazKamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns were quick to fire back at Nate Diaz. After it was revealed that Usman would defend his welterweight title against teammates Burns in the UFC 251 headliner on July 11, Diaz slammed the title fight and mocked the pair for fighting for less money. “This is what’s wrong with people […]

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Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns were quick to fire back at Nate Diaz.

After it was revealed that Usman would defend his welterweight title against teammates Burns in the UFC 251 headliner on July 11, Diaz slammed the title fight and mocked the pair for fighting for less money.

“This is what’s wrong with people claiming they’re fighters settling for less cause they know they’re not worth sh*t you should’ve fought the next guy in line not the guy who would take less cause he’s told too that’s why no one will remember you guys. This isn’t a title fight”

Diaz proceeded to take another jab at the pair.

Usman would respond to Diaz soon after with a number of tweets.

“Funny I didn’t hear you volunteering when they were looking for the next victim… ?????

“Your Bum Ass, the other “said guy” who just embarrassed your ass, and McNuggets Bum ass all ran and hid. So shut TF up and Sit TF down. Oh and don’t forget to buy the PPV ??? #UFC251

“Let’s state some facts here:

“Your Bum Ass”
•L’s in last (5 of 9) in 8year span
•12 L’s Total
•1-1 in last 4 years
•Refused to fight Woodley when offered title shot.

“Said Guy”
•13 L’s Total
•L to Damian Maia
Who was KO’d by Burns In rd 1.
•embarrassed ur Bum Ass

“Burns:
•6 Fight win streak in less than 2 year span.
•KO over Maia who defeated “said guy”
•(50-44) domination over #1 WW Woodley who you turned down for a title fight.
•Burns Is a true martial artist and not all talk. #UFC251

“Bottom line, if you got double digit L’s shut TF up and sit yo Bum Ass TF down. Oh and once again don’t forget to buy the PPV ???”

“Durinho” also took a jab at Diaz’s record.

“Look this guy ?????????? @NateDiaz209 3 fights in the last 4 years! I’m going to do my 3rd fight in less than 5 months in 2020! Enough said! Just a reminder this fight will be the Champion x N1 Contender! Just do me a favor don’t blink your ? get your ? and buy the PPV”

Fighter pay will continue to be major topic in the coming weeks.

However, it’s hard to see why Burns wouldn’t accept the opportunity, especially given he only moved up to welterweight in August last year.

What do you make of these recent tweets?

Nate Diaz Blasts Welterweight Title Fight

Nate DiazNate Diaz took to Twitter this afternoon to blast the newly announced welterweight title fight on Fight Island this July at UFC 251. As top contender Jorge Masvidal and the UFC hit an impasse in contract talks, the title shot was given to Gilbert Burns, whom recently sky rocketed up the rankings after an impressive […]

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Nate Diaz took to Twitter this afternoon to blast the newly announced welterweight title fight on Fight Island this July at UFC 251.

As top contender Jorge Masvidal and the UFC hit an impasse in contract talks, the title shot was given to Gilbert Burns, whom recently sky rocketed up the rankings after an impressive victory over Tyron Woodley.

Check out what the Stockton, California native had to say about the fight announcement.

“This is what’s wrong with people claiming they’re fighters settling for less cause they know they’re not worth shit you should’ve fought the next guy in line not the guy who would take less cause he’s told too that’s why no one will remember youguys This isn’t a title fight.”

Diaz was last seen in the octagon in November 2019 where he was defeated by Jorge Masvidal. Since then, Masvidal has looked like the number one contender to Kamaru Usman’s welterweight title, with rumors of a fight taking place this summer. However, Masvidal has recently been critical of his pay and other fighters pay as well, something Diaz has been a vocal of throughout his career. That is when UFC President Dana White announced on First Take this morning, that Gilbert Burns would be recieving the Welterweight title shot next month.

What do you think? Is Nate Diaz right to criticize the title fight announcement? Are you excited for Woodley vs Burns?

Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns To Headline UFC 251

Kamaru UsmanWelterweight champion Kamaru Usman will make the second defence of his title against Brazilian submission specialist Gilbert Burns at UFC 251 on July 11. The fight will headline the promotion’s first card on the much talked about fight island. Earlier today the UFC announced ‘Fight Island’ is located in Abu Dhabi and will host four […]

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Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will make the second defence of his title against Brazilian submission specialist Gilbert Burns at UFC 251 on July 11. The fight will headline the promotion’s first card on the much talked about fight island.

Earlier today the UFC announced ‘Fight Island’ is located in Abu Dhabi and will host four events in July. The first event will be UFC 251 that is absolutely stacked with three title fights so far.

Usman hasn’t fought since beating Colby Covington at UFC 245 late last year. He was set to face Jorge Masvidal next but a pay dispute between the UFC and ‘Gamebred’ has ended all chances of that fight happening next. In steps Burns who’s fresh off the biggest win of his career. The 33-year-old dominated former champion, Tyron Woodley, over five rounds last month.

Elsewhere on the card Alexander Volkanovski will make the first defence of his featherweight title against former champion Max Holloway. The pair were originally set to fight on June 6 in Perth, Australia, but due to the ongoing global pandemic that fight has been pushed to July 11.

The final title fight on the card will be between bantamweight contenders Jose Aldo and Petr Yan who will duke it out for the 135lb title recently relinquished by retiring champ Henry Cejudo.

UFC 251 Card

Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns – welterweight title fight

Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway – featherweight title fight

Jose Aldo vs. Petr Yan – bantamweight title fight

Amanda Ribas vs. Paige VanZant

Frankie Edgar vs. Pedro Munhoz

Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Ciryl Gane

Volkan Oezdemir vs. Jiri Prochazka

Will Kamaru Usman retain his welterweight title against Gilbert Burns?

Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns Headlines UFC 251, Main Card Revealed

Kamaru Usman will be looking for his second title defense when he takes on Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC 251. UFC president, Dana White was on First Take where he announced the full UFC 251 main card that sees three title fights on the card. H…

Kamaru Usman will be looking for his second title defense when he takes on Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC 251. UFC president, Dana White was on First Take where he announced the full UFC 251 main card that sees three title fights on the card. Headlining the show will be Usman vs. […]

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Gilbert Burns Doubles Down On Not Demanding UFC Title Shot

Gilbert Burns’ preference is to fight for UFC gold next but he will take whatever is offered to him. Burns is coming off a sensational performance against former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. The bout took place on May 30 inside the UF…

Gilbert Burns’ preference is to fight for UFC gold next but he will take whatever is offered to him. Burns is coming off a sensational performance against former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. The bout took place on May 30 inside the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was by far Burns’ biggest test […]

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Dana White: Gilbert Burns Next In Line For Welterweight Title Shot

Gilbert BurnsUFC President Dana White is in favor of top welterweight contender Gilbert Burns being next in line for a welterweight title shot. Burns thrust his way into title contention after his dominant victory of #1 ranked Tyron Woodley last Saturday night in Vegas. Following this one-sided bout, Burns called out Welterweight champ and training partner […]

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UFC President Dana White is in favor of top welterweight contender Gilbert Burns being next in line for a welterweight title shot. Burns thrust his way into title contention after his dominant victory of #1 ranked Tyron Woodley last Saturday night in Vegas.

Following this one-sided bout, Burns called out Welterweight champ and training partner Kamaru Usman for the next title shot while also mentioning he’d be open to fights against top contenders Colby Covington and Leon Edwards.

White went on Steve’Os Podcast where he talked about the Welterweight title, “Burns told me that night, let’s turn this shit right round, I’ll fight Usman now. I’m ready. I love that kind of shit, When you’re that guy, it’s highly likely you’re getting that f*****g fight.” (Transcribed by BJPenn.com)

Burns, winner of 6 straight with his past 2 against legends in Tyron Woodley and Demian Maia, seems poised for a crack at the champ Kamaru Usman. Although, it seemed as if top contender Jorge Masvidal would get the title shot against Usman in July, the company might have different plans for him.

Speaking to MMA Fighting the Brazilian revealed he has offered to fight Usman at UFC 251 and is currently waiting to hear back from the UFC bosses, he said.

“We’re waiting for the UFC’s decision. I volunteered to fight for the UFC title in July if they want. I know UFC 251 is on July 11, and I volunteered for it. If they want it, I’ll fight for the belt on the 11th, or I can fight the No. 2 or No. 3 [fighter] in the rankings, whoever the UFC wants. I’ve already volunteered, and I will honor that. When I volunteer for a date, I make sure I’m ready for it in case something happens. I’ll get back to the gym on Monday.”

The welterweight division is stacked and loaded with top level talent. So many top contenders vying for a title shot. Gilbert Burns, Colby Covington, Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards all have great cases.

Who do you want see fight for the Welterweight Title next?