UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns takes back what he said about Belal Muhammad not deserving a title shot. Burns (22-6 MMA, 15-6 UFC) told Middle Easy that he wouldn’t be intrigued by former foe Muhammad (23-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC) getting the title shot and that he doesn’t deserve it. However, Burns has changed his tune. He admits losing to Muhammad at UFC 288 , in a fight where he injured his shoulder early, made him a little bitter. “I think Belal Muhammad deserves to fight for the title,” Burns said on Renato Moicano’s YouTube channel
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UFC’s Gilbert Burns apologizes to Belal Muhammad: ‘He does deserve the title shot’ – MMA Junkie