

The UFC BMF champion Jorge Masvidal sent a warning that he will violently demolish his next potential opponent. ‘Street Jesus’ has remained inactive since his last fight against Colby Covington back at UFC 272. He is still trash-talking to rile up his opponents even though he hasn’t won a single fight in three years. It remains to be seen when and whom will he fight next. However, it seems he has said his eyes on Gilbert Burns.
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‘Gamebred‘ is looking forward to the octagon comeback in the first quarter of 2023. Although he still holds the ambition to pursue the title, his recent results haven’t credited him for a title fight. Moreover, his last result was a loss via the judge’s decision to Covington.

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Mar 5, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, UNITED STATES; Colby Covington (red gloves) fights Jorge Masvidal (blue gloves) during UFC 272 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Additionally, he faces legal consequences because of his assault on Covington weeks after his fight. In regards to that, he said, “I’ve got numerous things going on, some little bit*hes out there is trying to hit me over the head with three felonies.“
Jorge Masvidal unleashed a war cry at Gilbert Burns
There were a lot of rumors regarding the Masvidal Vs Burns match-up. But it didn’t materialize into anything concrete and thus a lot of back and forth is going on between the fighters.
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Masvidal said, “I’ve still got to fix things up on that before people jump to any conclusions. I can beat the fu*king living brakes off of Gilbert Burns in March or April, that’s the honest truth…“

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JULY 12: Jorge Masvidal prepares to fight Kamaru Usman in their UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 251 event at Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 12, 2020 on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
It remains unclear whether ‘Street Jesus’ will be able to return to the octagon next year and face Burns. However, all the drama outside the octagon has made it interesting to see the duo in action.
Gilbert Burn claims that Masvidal pulled out 3x out of their fight
‘Durinho‘ will face Neil Mangny as his next opponent at UFC 283. The Brazilian welterweight is coming off a recent loss against Khamzat Chimaev. Despite the odds before the fight, it was not a straightforward victory for Chimaev by any means.
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Burns had said, “Just letting everyone know that UFC offered me Masvidal three times, first time was for November 12. He said he needs more time, second time for December 10. Then he said he was going to fight me in Brazil and now he just said no again!”

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 13: (R-L) Kamaru Usman of Nigeria punches Gilbert Burns of Brazil in their UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 258 event at UFC APEX on February 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Having lost against then-champion Kamaru Usman, Gilbert Burns will now have to pave his way again toward another title shot. The road is now more difficult than ever before. ‘Gamebred’ may have to fight off against ‘Durinho’ for either to challenge for the title.
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