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Gilbert Burns Positive For COVID-19, Out Of Kamaru Usman Fight

Gilbert BurnsGilbert Burns has tested positive for COVID-19 and will no longer be fighting for the welterweight title against Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 on July 11. Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie broke the news late last night, he wrote. “Burns traveled from Florida, where he trained for UFC 251, to Las Vegas. The promotion is […]

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Gilbert Burns has tested positive for COVID-19 and will no longer be fighting for the welterweight title against Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 on July 11.

Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie broke the news late last night, he wrote.

“Burns traveled from Florida, where he trained for UFC 251, to Las Vegas. The promotion is using the city as a hub to send athletes overseas to Abu Dhabi, testing them for COVID-19 before flying out to the Middle East. Burns’ test result came back positive, as well as his brother and cornerman, Herbert Burns, and coach Greg Jones. All three men did not board the charter fight leaving Las Vegas.”

Burns later took to social media to confirm the news and vow to get over the deadly virus, he wrote.

“devastating news, not feeling well but I’m going to win this battle! Stay safe out there! Much love.”

‘Durinho’ is currently riding a four-fight win streak which includes to high-profile victories over Demian Maia and former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley.

Burns received his surprise title shot after number one contender Jorge Masvidal became embroiled in a pay dispute with the UFC. As of right now, it is unclear if the promotion will seek a replacement opponent for Usman.

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BREAKING: Gilbert Burns Off UFC 251 Card Due To Positive COVID-19 Test

Fight fans will not be seeing a UFC welterweight title bout between champion Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns on July 11. Usman and Burns were scheduled to collide in the main event of UFC 251. This was set to be the first UFC title opportunity for Burns…

Fight fans will not be seeing a UFC welterweight title bout between champion Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns on July 11. Usman and Burns were scheduled to collide in the main event of UFC 251. This was set to be the first UFC title opportunity for Burns. As plans will be, plans will go awry. […]

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Gilbert Burns responds to Jorge Masvidal’s comment “they offered the guy the least amount of money that they would take”

Gilbert BurnsTitle challenger Gilbert Burns has responded to comments made by Jorge Masvidal regarding his pay for the upcoming title fight between him and teammate Kamaru Usman. In a video, on his YouTube channel, Jorge Masvidal offered his comments on the fight that was initially supposed to see him challenge for the title in place of […]

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Title challenger Gilbert Burns has responded to comments made by Jorge Masvidal regarding his pay for the upcoming title fight between him and teammate Kamaru Usman.

In a video, on his YouTube channel, Jorge Masvidal offered his comments on the fight that was initially supposed to see him challenge for the title in place of Burns.

“They offered me considerably less money than what I should be getting, and it didn’t work, then they offer (Burns) the least amount of money that they would take. That’s what they did. They offered me, then when I said no, they offered a couple of other people until they got to Gilbert.”

“Gilbert wasn’t their first thing. Nobody on a worldwide scale knows him. I’m not dissing his skillset, but he’s not a known guy, so of course, he took the lowest money possible to fight a title.”

Speaking to MMAFighting Burns shared that he was happy with the money he will receive for this upcoming bout.

“They offered me a great amount of money,” Burns said. “More money than a lot of guys get fighting for the title. I’m happy about my situation. But I’m putting myself in that position to get those fights.”

“I understand Masvidal’s side, he wants more money. But I think it all comes down to management. If you just signed a deal, how come you going to ask for a new deal? It just doesn’t make sense. I think it’s all in the negotiations.”

Burns is referring to Masvidal recently renewing his contract with the UFC before asking for more money to take the fight against Usman at UFC 251. Currently, Masvidal has no scheduled return to the octagon but says he is interested in the rematch with Nate Diaz.

“Of course I would love to fight with Nate, just because I didn’t get to put him to sleep how I wanted to.”

Who would you like to see Masvidal return against?

Gilbert Burns Says Jorge Masvidal Could Learn From Khabib, Daniel Cormier, & GSP

Gilbert Burns believes that Jorge Masvidal is doing himself a disservice by going against the UFC. Masvidal has been at odds with the promotion over pay. While things appeared to be going smooth for Masvidal, who won the one-time-only BMF championship …

Gilbert Burns believes that Jorge Masvidal is doing himself a disservice by going against the UFC. Masvidal has been at odds with the promotion over pay. While things appeared to be going smooth for Masvidal, who won the one-time-only BMF championship against Nate Diaz back in Nov. 2019, things took a sour turn. When negotiating […]

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Jorge Masvidal Says Gilbert Burns Took Least Amount Of Money Possible For UFC Title Bout, Burns Responds

Jorge Masvidal claims that Gilbert Burns took the lowest amount of money possible for a UFC title bout and “Durinho” has responded. Masvidal was initially set to receive the next crack at Kamaru Usman’s UFC welterweight gold. At one p…

Jorge Masvidal claims that Gilbert Burns took the lowest amount of money possible for a UFC title bout and “Durinho” has responded. Masvidal was initially set to receive the next crack at Kamaru Usman’s UFC welterweight gold. At one point, UFC president Dana White said the title bout was being planned for a July pay-per-view. […]

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Gilbert Burns Preparing For An ‘Intense Five-Round War’ Against Teammate Kamaru Usman

Gilbert Burns knows Kamaru Usman will be his toughest fight to date since moving up to welterweight. Burns made the move to 170-pounds last year where he beat Alexey Kunchenko and Gunnar Nelson on short notice. He then knocked out Demian Maia in March …

Gilbert Burns knows Kamaru Usman will be his toughest fight to date since moving up to welterweight. Burns made the move to 170-pounds last year where he beat Alexey Kunchenko and Gunnar Nelson on short notice. He then knocked out Demian Maia in March and followed it up with a dominating performance over Tyron Woodley […]

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