Gilbert Burns is hoping his UFC Vegas 97 major occasion struggle in opposition to Sean Brady shall be a conflict.
Burns enters the bout on a two-fight shedding streak and is currently the betting underdog. Nonetheless, he nonetheless has confidence he’ll have the ability to pull off the upset. Though Brady is a tricky out, Burns thinks he can end him relatively shortly. If a fast stoppage doesn’t come to fruition, the Brazilian is hoping the struggle leads to a drawn-out conflict.
“I feel I’m going to get a end. I feel, half of me needs me to have a conflict, the opposite half is like why? We will get out and in. If a conflict presents itself, I’ll be prepared for conflict. I’m at peace with that, I’m mates with the darkish facet, I’m mates with him. If he wants to return out for conflict, he’s gonna come. We’ll see. However, I consider I can take him out of there earlier than. However, if it goes 5 rounds, I’m cool with that too,” Burns said at UFC Vegas 97 media day.
Burns isn’t any stranger to wars and thrilling fights. His fights in opposition to Khamzat Chimev, Kamaru Usman, and Jack Della Maddalena fights have been all thrilling. The Brazilian can also be stuffed with coronary heart and is keen to die on his sword which might make the struggle in opposition to Brady that rather more thrilling.
Gilbert Burns is 22-7 as a professional and is on a two-fight shedding streak and this struggle in opposition to Sean Brady at UFC Vegas 97 could possibly be do-or-die for his time as a real contender. The Brazilian is coming off a knockout loss to Jack Della Maddalena in March after a call loss to Neil Magny.
Burns is 15-7 within the UFC and is 7-4 since transferring as much as welterweight. The Brazilian holds notable wins over Stephe Thompson, Tyron Woodley, Demian Maia, and Neil Magny amongst others.
