Gilbert Burns willing to wait for either Colby Covington or Jorge Masvidal: ‘I’m becoming a draw’

Regardless of struggling a loss in his final day out, Gilbert Burns is just wanting upward.

The previous Final Combating Championship (UFC) Welterweight title challenger went to warfare with surging star, Khamzat Chimaev, at UFC 273 in Apr. 2022. Incomes Battle of the Night time bonus honors, Burns, sadly, didn’t safe the victory as Chimaev noticed his hand raised by way of unanimous determination (watch highlights).

A month earlier than Burns vs. Chimaev, one other high-profile Welterweight contender bout occurred between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. Like Chimaev, Covington was awarded a unanimous determination for his efforts (watch highlights) to rebound from a loss to the champion, Kamaru Usman. Now, Burns eyes both of his two fellow current title challengers.

“I feel the combat that is sensible proper now can be Colby Covington or Jorge Masvidal,” Burns informed MMA Junkie. “These are the 2 fights that I needed, even with all of the authorized issues. If I’ve to attend, I’ll wait. I don’t care. These are the fights that make sense and I need them.

“I don’t need to get one other back-of-the-line contender,” he continued. “No, now I’m changing into a attract that division. Now I’m on the playing cards. I’ll nonetheless combat anybody, don’t get me improper, however it’s a must to show your level, that you just should be there proper now.”

As Burns alluded, the rivalry and dangerous blood between Covington and Masvidal rages on post-fight as Masvidal allegedly ambushed and assaulted Covington outdoors of a Miami, Florida steakhouse, subsequently resulting in expenses being pressed.

Irrespective of who “Durinho” is matched up with subsequent, he’s feeling as motivated as ever to get again on observe.

“My subsequent combat I’m coming with blood in my mouth,” Burns stated. “That combat with Khamzat was so shut. Lots of people noticed the guts, the work, and that there’s no stop in me. I’m going to maintain displaying that in my subsequent combat. With a giant title, I’m going to point out individuals what I’m able to. And to cement my profession and journey, I’ve to get that belt. And nothing however a giant combat can get me nearer to that.”