Following his UFC 287 win over Jorge Masvidal , Gilbert Burns demanded to be backup for the upcoming title bout between champion Leon Edwards and top contender Colby Covington . He also threatened to leave the fight promotion if he didn’t face the winner. UFC president Dana White granted Burns his wish and Burns will officially weigh in when the title bout is set in case something prevents either Edwards or Covington from fighting. Then he’ll face the winner later this year. Who does Burns think he’ll be facing?
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Gilbert Burns reveals his pick for Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington – MMA Weekly