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Gilbert Burns wasn’t touched throughout his first spherical submission win on Saturday … and the UFC star already is aware of who and the place he needs subsequent — Colby Covington on “The Ultimate Fighter”!
TMZ Sports talked to the 35-year-old fighter after he choked out Neil Magny at UFC 283 about the place he goes from right here.
“If I may choose, as a result of I could not choose for some time, I need Colby. That’s a go-to title shot. If I beat Colby, particularly proper now. I’d like to make a coach [on TUF] and compete towards Colby,” Burns advised us.
FYI, 34-year-old Covington, who final fought at UFC 272 towards rival Jorge Masvidal (Colby received by unanimous resolution), is ranked second within the division … behind longtime champ, Kamaru Usman.
Of course, “The Ultimate Fighter” was launched by Dana White and the UFC in 2005 … placing a bunch of fighters in a home. Think a UFC and ‘Real World’ mash-up.
The first season featured coaches Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar. The males famously fought on the finish of the season … in one of many best matches within the promotion’s historical past.
Since the present’s inception, stars like Conor McGregor, Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz and lots of others have appeared on the TV present.
Gilbert says Dana advised him they’d meet this week and go over choices for the long run.
“I talked to Dana and Hunter proper after the battle. They mentioned they might have a gathering [Monday] or Tuesday and they’ll let me know. I already put a whole lot of choices. That’s my primary choose.”
Burns talks about his relationship with Covington (imagine it or not, GB does not hate CC) … but when the battle does not occur, Gilbert says he is right down to rematch Khamzat Chimaev.
The males fought in a barn-burner of a contest final 12 months … and Gilbert pushed the beforehand untouched and untested (within the UFC, not less than) undefeated fighter.
Burns misplaced by resolution … however is assured he can beat Chimaev.
“one hundred pc I’d battle him once more,” Gilbert mentioned.
“If they ask me, ‘Hey do you need to battle?’ For certain. When? That’s the one query I need to say. When?”
