Gilbert Burns plans to fight Colby Covington for his first title defence if he beats Kamaru Usman


Gilbert Burns plans to fight Colby Covington for his first title defence if he beats Kamaru Usman

Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns

Gilbert Burns, who is currently the top UFC welterweight contender has already made plans for his first title defense. Burns is hopeful about beating the reigning welterweight champion Kamaru Usman when the two will clash at the later part of the year.

Gilbert Burns will be looking to snatch the the coveted welterweight anyhow from Usman. Besides, he is so confident about his victory that he plans to defend his title against Colby Covington first.

Burns is presently in Las Vegas. He has come to corner his brother Herbert for a fight at UFC 252 against Daniel Pineda. The Brazillian revealed his future plans in an interview with The Schomo.

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Talking about Covington, Burns said , “He’s on my list. I’ve got a list of guys that I want to fight, and he’s the No. 1. It’s personal.”

He’s the No. 1 guy that I want to beat up. That’s my plan. As soon as I become champion—I’m not being cocky, I just believe that I will become champion—Colby Covington is right there to get his a** whooped,” beaming Burns added.

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He further added that along with slashing Colby Covington,  he will also be rooting his former opponent Tyron Woodley.

“I hope Tyron Woodley gets his cardio good, gets his mental [game] together,” Burns said. “He needs to be strong mentally going into that fight. I hope Tyron Woodley wins,” he added. “I’m never going to [root for] Colby Covington. I’m always going to be against Colby Covington.”

Burns has scheduled to fight Kumaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight title at UFC 251 in Abu Dhabi. But Gilbert Burns tested positive for the COVID-19 and had to be replaced by Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal had taken the fight on a six days notice but ended up losing.

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