“Nate Diaz’s name is always in my mind”- Gilbert Burns wants the biggest fight of his career against ‘The Stockton Slugger’


“Nate Diaz’s name is always in my mind”- Gilbert Burns wants the biggest fight of his career against ‘The Stockton Slugger’

Gilbert Burns vs Nate Diaz

Gilbert Burns demands a big fight, wants to fight Nate Diaz or Jorge Masvidal next. Burns recently gave fight fans a spectacular fighting experience when he faced Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273.

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Despite giving his best, the fighter lost the fight via unanimous decision. But even after a loss, Burns was happy that he entertained the fans and revealed that he will continue to do so in his upcoming fights.

Moreover, Burns took the Khamzat Chimaev fight when literally everyone denied to fight him. So this shows the courage of the Burns. But, Burns now wants to fight some of the big names in the welterweight division of the roster.

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Gilbert Burns wants to fight Nate Diaz next

Gilbert Burns
Gilbert Burns

Burns recently did an interview with Aaron Bronsteter of TSN Sports in which the fighter revealed about his upcoming fights.

While talking about his future in the promotion, Burns explained that he wants to be a part of big money fights. Burns revealed that he doesn’t have much idea but has always wanted to fight Nate or Nick Diaz. He has been waiting for that opportunity for a long time now. The Brazilian also has eyes on fighting Jorge Masvidal in the future. According to Burns, he has earned the position to ask for a big fight. The fighter referred to the fight he had with Chimaev at UFC 273 and claimed that he deserves a big fight opportunity.

I gotta get little bit more fights. And with that being said, I want a big fight you know, I don’t know who, Nate Diaz’s name is always in my mind, Nate or Nick. That’s a fight that I have always wanted to do. But we will see you know, I think maybe Masvidal then I will fight contenders again. I think I earned the spot to get a big fight. I have just given opportunity to Khamzat now, we had a war. I just feel like the way the fight went it give me an opportunity to ask for big fight,” said Burns.

In his last fight, Burns has gained many new fans who are excited to see the fighter back in action again. It’s hard to tell what will be the next challenge for Burns but fight fans will be waiting for him to get back in the octagon soon.

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