Gilbert Burns? Oh, he’s not the type to shy away from a challenge.
Seriously, the guy’s a fighter through and through.
So, there was this chat on Renato Carneiro’s YouTube channel. They got talking about why Burns decided to step into the octagon with Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 299. Maddalena’s no joke, having nailed his first six UFC fights.
Burns was like, “Sean Shelby threw the name at me. And me? I don’t dodge fights over rankings.” He’s all about bouncing back after a loss, aiming straight for the win column.
And get this—if Burns walks away from UFC 299 without a scratch, he’s eyeing UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro. Dreaming of dominating the fight and then, maybe, just maybe, fighting in his hometown. But, he’s quick to add, Jack Della Maddalena (JDM) is his focus right now.
Burns couldn’t help but spill some beans on the other fights too. The event’s happening at the Kaseya Center in Miami, and it’s packed with action. But, the heavyweight clash between Jailton Almeida and Curtis Blaydes? That’s got Burns all fired up.
He’s betting on ‘Malhadinho’ Almeida, but with a twist. The strategy? More grappling, less wrestling. Think Demian Maia style. Burns knows people who’ve trained with Almeida, and they say he’s a beast on the ground.
It’s all about using the right tactics, according to Burns. And honestly, who can argue with that?