Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady will serve as the main event for the upcoming UFC Fight Night this September. This is a highly anticipated matchup and former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is here to make a comment on it. Here is what happened:
Robert Whittaker recently addressed the upcoming showdown on the fiftieth episode of the MMArcade podcast. During his discussion with cohost Jonny, Whittaker sided with Gilbert Burns although he is curious to see how the 38-year-old Brazilian overcomes one specific obstacle.
Gilbert Burns has never been a Volkanovski in the octagon. He has never had that sort of a gas tank right?… I’m curious to see how that lined up against Brady.
Robert Whittaker on MMArcade
The upcoming fight between Burns and Brady is set to take place this September at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Burns is on a two-fight losing streak and is desperate to return to winning ways. At 38 years old, this fight is crucial for Burns if he wants to stay relevant in the title picture.
Meanwhile, Sean Brady is a rising star in the division. Despite losing to Belal Muhammad in 2022, Brady bounced back last year and sees this fight as an opportunity to solidify his position as a top contender. Despite being higher ranked, Burns enters the fight as an underdog with odds around +143. Meanwhile, Brady is favored at -180. Analysts suggest that Brady’s youth and recent form give him an edge, but Burns’ experience and desperation to win should not be underestimated.
Gilbert Burns acknowledges potential retirement ahead of UFC Fight Night showdown
Gilbert Burns has recently acknowledged that his time in the UFC may be coming to a close. The Brazilian recently did an interview with Grind City Media. In that interview, Burns stated that he only has a few fights left, and does not wish to stick around for too long in his career.
Despite being a top contender in the welterweight division, Burns is realistic about the physical and mental toll that the sport has taken on him. Following his recent losses to Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena, he took some time off to recover.
I’m getting freaking old. 10 years in the UFC has been very good, but I don’t know how much longer. I still got a couple fights left in me, so I’m not here for a long time… Not two hands full of fights, but we still got at least one handful of fights left.
Gilbert Burns on Grind City Media
Burns is still motivated to compete at a high level and make a statement in his remaining fights. However, he admitted that he is not planning to stick around for much longer. He wants to focus on finishing his career strong and prove to himself that he still has what it takes to be a champion before he eventually steps away from the sport.
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