UFC welterweight contender, Gilbert Burns, isn't overlooking former two-time title challenger, Jorge Masvidal, despite his recent losing streak.
Burns spoke with reporters at Wednesday's media day ahead of this weekend's UFC 287 event in Miami, Florida and explained why he only expects Masvidal to be hungrier than ever for a victory, even if the media narrative is that the 38-year-old veteran is fading.
“100% (he’s being underestimated),” Burns said (h/t MMA Junkie). “That guy is game. Like I said, 51 fights, plus maybe 20 more on the street? That’s 71 fights, that’s a lot. He’s also training with high-level guys in ATT. I know his teammates. Those guys are good. Matt Brown, the guy who does his camp, he’s a great guy. I think he’s a game opponent. OK, he lost to Kamaru (Usman), but Kamaru is a pound-for-pound best. I lost to Kamaru too. He lost to Colby (Covington), yeah, but he’s a great opponent. So he lost to these guys and people are counting him out? I’m not. This guy is very tough, very durable. He’s a dog. That guy is going to show up. I know people say, ‘Oh, that guy is older. He’s coming off three losses.’ I see the completely opposite. I see his back against the wall, he’s fighting at home, if he wins there’s a title shot, maybe. That guy is coming in hungry. I’m expecting that.”
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