Gilbert Burns named the desired opponent for the next fight

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Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter Gilbert Burns admitted that after defeating American Stephen Thompson he would like to get a title fight again, but doubts that this is possible. Therefore, Gilbert intends in the next fight to meet with an opponent who has a big name. Among the desirable opponents, Burns named Leon Edwards, Nate Diaz, and Jorge Masvidal.

“I just got the NMF belt, so give me the BMF belt now. If Leon wants to fight me, he will get it. If Nate has a desire, no problem either. I understand that I just got a chance to fight for the title and cannot ask for another fight with the champion. I just do not believe that they will give it to me.

Now I just want to keep working. But I still have to prove myself, so give me one of these guys. The best option is a fight against Jorge Masvidal. Jorge earns a lot, so the fight with him can be called an extra check, ”said Burns.

Recall that Gilbert Burns and Stephen Thompson fought today at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA in the co-main event of UFC 264. The Brazilian won by unanimous decision.

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