Gilbert Burns has expressed his belief that other top contenders in the UFC's welterweight division are ducking him and do not want to fight him — this and much more on Tuesday's social media roundup.
Gilbert Burns thinks that Masvidal, Diaz, and Edwards do not want to fight him
Gilbert Burns returned to the Octagon at UFC 264 for the first time since getting knocked out by his former teammate Kamaru Usman at UFC 258.
Burns matched up against welterweight veteran Stephen Thompson in which on paper, was an incredibly close fight.
However, the fight was not that close as Burns shut down Thompson with his wrestling and ground control to secure the unanimous decision victory.
After the fight, Burns called out his fellow UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal to fight later on in the year and it seemed like Masvidal was all for the fight happening.
That now seems to have changed as Burns has aired his frustrations about not getting a fight on Twitter.
Check out Burns' Tweet below.
Leon, Masvidal and Nate don’t want no smoke ---- ----
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) August 2, 2021
Burns believes that Leon Edwards, Jorge Masvidal, and Nate Diaz do not want to fight him.
Nate Diaz openly declined the fight several weeks ago, replying to one of Burns' Tweets saying "I'd rather fight the guy who knocked you out."
Masvidal is always down to fight anyone and Leon Edwards also seemed to accept the fight against Burns on social media several days ago, so is Burns trying to goad these fighters into fighting him by saying they are afraid?
Daniel Dubois and Tommy Fury to fight on Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley undercard
The undercard for Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley is shaping up to be very good.
It was announced yesterday that Tyson Fury's younger brother Tommy, would fight on the undercard as well as WBA Interim Heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois would also fight on the undercard.
-- ANNOUNCED: Tommy Fury and Daniel Dubois will have their next fights on the undercard of Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley, Aug 29th in US. Fury will face MMA fighter Anthony Taylor (a Jake Paul sparring partner) at a 180lbs catchweight and Dubois will face Joe Cusumano.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) August 2, 2021
Conor McGregor commits to wheelchair boxing match despite doctors advice
Conor McGregor is committed to fighting in a wheelchair boxing match against famous impressionist Al Foran despite being advised not to by his doctors out in the USA.
Guys, the September date is too early for me. I am still in recovery. My docs/physical therapy team out here advice me to stay. I reckon late October at earliest. But maybe November/December too. It is hard to say at this time a concrete date. But I’m in! Wait for me please! --
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 2, 2021
Francis Ngannou meets Michael Jai White
Check out this awesome picture of the UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou meeting famous actor Michael Jai White.
Francis Ngannou meets a flying Michael Jai White --
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) August 2, 2021
(via @three30_3) pic.twitter.com/o3IVMbr5oj
UFC fighters who are celebrating their birthdays this week
Happy Birthday to all of the UFC fighters who are celebrating their birthday's this week!
Birthdays are STACKED this week -- Help us wish these UFC athletes a HBD! pic.twitter.com/v9XuiYZLrj
— UFC (@ufc) August 2, 2021
PFL reveal their August 19th card
Check out the full PFL card which will take place on August 19th.
The @PFLMMA have unveiled their full August 19th card pic.twitter.com/GTLQNjcFfU
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) August 3, 2021
Ciryl Gane speaks about a potential fight against Jon Jones
Check out what Ciryl Gane had to say about a potential fight against Jon Jones in the future.
Ciryl Gane discusses a potential fight with Jon Jones and his addition to the division.
— Farah Hannoun (@Farah_Hannoun) August 3, 2021
Full interview for @UFCarabia coming soon. #UFC265 pic.twitter.com/ZtcnLZZONE
Footage released of Cory Sandhagen after his loss to T.J. Dillashaw
Check out the footage below of Cory Sandhagen after his loss to T.J. Dillashaw last weekend in what was a brilliant fight.
Cory Sandhagen after the TJ Dillashaw loss pic.twitter.com/aRzfsHZ1BG
— ᴛʜᴇᴀʀᴛᴏꜰᴡᴀʀ---- (@TheArtOfWar6) August 3, 2021
Bellator and UFC ratings comparison
Check out the ratings comparison between this weekend's UFC and Bellator cards.
The #StricklandHall UFC card averaged 797k viewers on ESPN and peaked at 953k viewers during main event. Bellator averaged 85k and peaked at 177k during the #PitbullMcKee main event.
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) August 3, 2021
Awesome UFC 265 fan art
Check out this awesome piece of fan art which was made for the main event of UFC 265 between Ciryl Gane and Derrick Lewis.
Fight Week has -------------- --
— UFC (@ufc) August 3, 2021
[ #UFC265 --: @pinchemoreno ] pic.twitter.com/YtZfZOBdxR
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