Gilbert Burns has called out Jorge Masvidal in response to the BMF champ calling out the top fighters of the division. Responding to a tweet from MacLife, Gilbert Burns has once again expressed his interest in fighting the former two-time welterweight title challenger.
Jorge Masvidal is coming off a devastating KO loss against Kamaru Usman. Meanwhile, Gilbert Burns is coming off an impressive unanimous decision win over Stephen Thompson.
Jorge Masvidal has not stepped inside the Octagon since the KO loss against Kamaru Usman and will look to once again find himself in the title picture with a bin win over Gilbert Burns. Meanwhile, the Brazilian star is once again looking to get his hands at the title belt, and could well find himself in the title picture with another win to his name.
Let’s do it pic.twitter.com/4wnNvquUcq
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) August 15, 2021
Having defeated top-ranked Stephen Thompson, Burns has been calling out all the top-ranked fighters from the division. He has also had a brief back and forth with Nate Diaz and has set his eyes on any big fight that he can get, which can bring him closer to the title picture.
Can Jorge Masvidal beat Gilbert Burns?
It’s not a stylistic match-up for Jorge Masvidal looking at how Burns’ approached his last fight against a seasoned striker like Stephen Thompson. Masvidal brings the same kind of style that Thompson brings to the cage, and it’s safe to say that he is the superior striker with Gilbert Burns inside the cage.
Good news that PPV money hit ???????? see you in the cage soon #supernecessary
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) August 12, 2021
It will be a tough night for Jorge Masvidal, who will once again be the mentality of second-guessing Burns’ game who also holds incredible power in his hands. Burns is a dangerous opponent who can not just grapple but has the BJJ credentials to scare any opponent on the ground.
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However, it will be easier said than done for Burns, who will be going against Jorge Masvidal, who has shown incredible takedown defense his past couple of outings against Kamaru Usman. Additionally, Burns’ chin looks questionable, and with Masvidal on the other side, it is the worst fight a fighter can find himself in. It’s an exciting match-up, one that is bound to get the attention of fight fans around the world.