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Gilbert Burns argues case for UFC clash with Dustin Poirier next: ‘It makes sense, he’s moving up’

Gilbert Burns argues for fight with Dustin Poirier it makes sense next UFCFormer welterweight title challenger, Gilbert Burns has once more argued his case for a divisional showdown against former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier if the Lafayette native make a climb to 170lbs – claiming the pairing makes total sense next for both. Burns, the current number five ranked welterweight contender, has been sidelined since he […]

Gilbert Burns argues for fight with Dustin Poirier it makes sense next UFC

Former welterweight title challenger, Gilbert Burns has once more argued his case for a divisional showdown against former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier if the Lafayette native make a climb to 170lbs – claiming the pairing makes total sense next for both.

Burns, the current number five ranked welterweight contender, has been sidelined since he suffered a one-sided unanimous decision loss to the surging, Belal Muhammad at UFC 288 back in May, suffering a shoulder injury in the process.

Sidelined through injury in the time since, the Brazilian has called for an Octagon return – particularly against fellow Florida-based trainee, Poirier, amid links for the Louisanan for a welterweight division leap.

Gilbert Burns likes idea of welterweight clash with Dustin Poirier next

Making his case for a pairing with the ex-interim champion, Burns claimed that proposed pairing with Poirier made all the sense in the world next.

“If you aske me which fight I wanted, it’s Dustin Poirier,” Gilbert Burns told MMA Fighting. “He’s moving up and that would be a super cool fight, but everyone’s calling him out, everybody wants him, so I won’t talk too much about it. But it’s a cool fight because of his name because he’s moving up. It makes sense for him to fight against a top-five [contender].

“There’s not point fighting someone ranked at 13 or 14,” Gilbert Burns explained. “It does nothing for me now. I’m already waiting [to recover] anyway, so I’ll wait for a good fight.” 

Furthermore, earlier this week Burns’ Brazilian counterpart, former lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos suggested a showdown with former interim gold holder, Poirier at UFC 295 in November at Madison Square Garden.

Clamoring for his own comeback to active competition before the end of the year, American Top Team staple, Poirier has called for a return to action since suffering a spectacular second round high-kick KO loss to Justin Gaethje in the pair’s symbolic BMF title rematch at the end of July earlier this summer. 

Would you like to see Gilbert Burns make his return against Dustin Poirier?

Belal Muhammad Defeats Gilbert Burns by Decision in UFC 288 Welterweight Fight

Belal Muhammad got his biggest win yet with a unanimous decision victory over Gilbert Burns in the co-main event of UFC 288 from the Prudential Center in…

Belal Muhammad got his biggest win yet with a unanimous decision victory over Gilbert Burns in the co-main event of UFC 288 from the Prudential Center in…

Belal Muhammad Defeats Gilbert Burns by Decision in UFC 288 Welterweight Fight

Belal Muhammad got his biggest win yet with a unanimous decision victory over Gilbert Burns in the co-main event of UFC 288 from the Prudential Center in…

Belal Muhammad got his biggest win yet with a unanimous decision victory over Gilbert Burns in the co-main event of UFC 288 from the Prudential Center in…

Dustin Poirier open to Gilbert Burns fight at UFC 288: ‘I can make 170, money talks’

Dustin Poirier open to Gilbert Burns fight UFC 288 I can make 170Dustin Poirier has stated that a UFC 288 bout with Gilbert Burns is very much on the table, should the financial prize be big enough to garner his attention. Poirier’s tweet was in response to Burns, who initially called out “The Diamond” on the platform. Burns has also exchanged verbiage with Belal Muhammad, and in theory, the […]

Dustin Poirier open to Gilbert Burns fight UFC 288 I can make 170

Dustin Poirier has stated that a UFC 288 bout with Gilbert Burns is very much on the table, should the financial prize be big enough to garner his attention.

Poirier’s tweet was in response to Burns, who initially called out “The Diamond” on the platform. Burns has also exchanged verbiage with Belal Muhammad, and in theory, the pair have agreed, outside of the UFC’s boardrooms, to co-main event UFC 288. 

The co-main was initially slated to be Charles Oliveira taking on Beneil Dariush, but the bout was postponed due to an injury in the “Do Bronx” camp.

Burns though, and probably correctly, assumes that Dustin Poirier, even at 170lbs, is a bigger fight. Poirier’s response showed that he is willing, even if he is not at his optimum fitness levels for the time being.

Dustin Poirier to return at UFC 288?

“Respect Gilbert, I can make 170 no problem, I’m not really in fight shape but (money) talks.”

Dustin Poirier is yet to compete this year, having last bested Michael Chandler in November of 2022. Undefeated outside of title bouts since 2016, Poirier elevated his status in the sport with back-to-back stoppage victories over MMA megastar Conor McGregor. This puts Poirier in a position to be able to main event against just about anyone, let alone co-main event.

For Gilbert Burns, the Khamzat Chimaev loss can be seen as a partial victory for the Brazillian. Making the undefeated Chechen appear, human, was a task unto itself. After dominating company mainstay Neil Magny, and retiring Jorge Masvidal just a few cards back, this fight could be bigger than ever.

UFC 288 seems like a realistic spot for the welterweight warriors to go at it. Dana White stated that the card was in need of a new co-main event, and it is hard to see any bigger names than the Louisianna native and his ever-game counterpart stepping forward for an event so close.

What do you think of Dustin Poirier vs Gilbert Burns for the UFC 288 co-main event?

Gilbert Burns calls for UFC 288 co-Headliner with Dustin Poirier: ‘I think it would be an amazing fight’

Gilbert Burns calls for Dustin Poirier fight at UFC 288 it would be amazingIn search of a quickfire Octagon return off the back of his UFC 287 victory over Jorge Masvidal earlier this month, welterweight contender, Gilbert Burns has called for a UFC 288 co-headliner on short-notice against former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier. Burns, the current #5 ranked welterweight contender, most recently co-headlined UFC 287 in Miami, […]

Gilbert Burns calls for Dustin Poirier fight at UFC 288 it would be amazing

In search of a quickfire Octagon return off the back of his UFC 287 victory over Jorge Masvidal earlier this month, welterweight contender, Gilbert Burns has called for a UFC 288 co-headliner on short-notice against former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier.

Burns, the current #5 ranked welterweight contender, most recently co-headlined UFC 287 in Miami, Florida earlier this month, defeating Poirier’s training partner, Masvidal in a dominant unanimous decision victory.

The victory propelled Rio de Janeiro native, Burns back to the winner’s enclosure off the back of a close decision loss of his own against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 274 back in April of last year. 

Over the course of the weekend, however, reports confirmed how a slated UFC 288 co-main event bout between former lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira, and Beneil Dariush had been shelved amid an injury to the Brazilian, leaving the pay-per-view main card short.

And following UFC Fight Night Kansas City, promotional president, Dana White confirmed how he planned to trash out a new co-main event for the Newark, New Jersey start today – with Gilbert Burns likely to feature in the conversation in the wake of links to a title-eliminator against Belal Muhammad.

Gilbert Burns calls for surprising fight with Dustin Poirier in May

However, in what appears to be faltering talks between Burns and the streaking, Muhammad – the Brazilian has offered former interim lightweight champion, Poirier a return to active competition on just over two weeks’ notice in ‘The Garden State‘.

“All do respect to @DustinPoirier I know you are a dog!” Gilbert Burns tweeted. “May 6 I suppose to fight Belal (Muhammad) for n1 contender! I just think me and you will be an amazing fight! Nothing but respect. #UFC288.”

Replying to one-time welterweight title challenger, Burns, Lafayette striker, Poirier claimed he could successfully make weight on short notice for a welterweight fight, however, admitted that he was in less than fighting shape – but maintained “money talks”.

“Respect, Gilbert (Burns),” Dustin Poirier tweeted. “I can make 170 (pounds) no problem. I’m not really in fight shape but (money bag emoji) talks.” 

Yet to return to the Octagon since November of last year, Poirier most recently retained his status in the division’s top-3 with an eventual third round rear-naked choke submission win over Michael Chandler at Madison Square Garden.