Usman To Face Burns In The Next Fight- UFC

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Dana White, the president of Ultimate Fighting Championship has indicated that Gilbert Burns will be the following fight for welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman.

On Sunday, Usman won against Jorge Masvidal by means of consistent choice to retain his welterweight title, winning on all the three judges card: 50-45, 50-45, 49-46.

The "Nigerian Nightmare" had six days to plan for American Masvidal after Burns pulled out of the UFC 251 subsequent to contracting coronavirus with only hardly any days to the title fight.

In any case, White uncovered after the fight that the Brazilian is the No. 1 competitor for the welterweight belt and will get his opportunity against Usman.

"I think Gilbert Burns and Kamaru Usman will be a super decent battle," White said after the battle.

"He's the No. 1 competitor. The child is ravenous. He needs to fight. He needs to be a best on the planet – and he's No. 1. Better believe it, that places him in an entirely decent spot."

Responding to the news, Burns said he is energized, hungry, and prepared to take on the best on the planet.