Gilbert Burns Maps Out Plan To Secure a Title Shot

Gilbert Burns, the veteran welterweight fighter of the UFC, has laid down the guidelines that will steer toward his ideal run at the title shot. While making his preparations for his upcoming fight against Sean Brady, Burns's only target is to gain a shot at the welterweight title or to get somewhere close to it.

Gilbert Burns has set criteria to achieve this goal, and he demands himself to be in pristine physical condition. Burns is ready to fight one of the most challenging opponents, he knows well that there is no better moment than this to climb back to the top.

By using these opportunities wisely, he can make sure that no one questions his credibility to fight for the prestigious UFC welterweight belt.

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Gilbert Burns on fighting for the belt

In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Gilbert Burns shared his thoughts on rising to the top again.

“I’m super excited to be back there and finish this guy – get back and prove to me and all the critics that I still belong at the top and I still have one more title run left in me,” Burns said, as quoted by mmafighting.com.

“We’re always going to have hate. If you don’t have hate, you’re not doing something right. I like to prove people wrong that I still belong at the top of the division. I have a criteria now, we talked to the coaches.

I’ve got to be in shape. I’ve got to be healthy – zero injuries. My weight is always good. But if I’m training, if I’m in shape, if I’m injury-free – for sure I’m fighting again soon.

But let’s see how the fight goes (Saturday)".

Gilbert Burns's prediction for the fight

“I’m planning on finishing Sean Brady early – not too early, but I think in the first three rounds I’ll be able to capitalize on something and get a finish.

If I have no injuries, we’ll see. I’m planning on calling those guys out in the top five and get another one in December or January”.