Gilbert Burns thinks Demian Maia is making a mistake by taking a fight against him. Burns (17-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC) faces Maia (28-9 MMA, 22-9 UFC), this Saturday in the UFC on ESPN+ 28 co-main event in an intriguing style matchup between two of the most accomplished grapplers in the sport. But Burns, who said he’s happy to go the ground if need be, thinks the difference in the fight will be his striking. “I’m confident of victory,” Burns told MMA Junkie. “I think I have more than enough tools to defeat Demian. I feel my striking is more developed
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Gilbert Burns sees himself dominating Demian Maia: ‘It’s a high-risk fight for him’ – MMA Junkie