The UFC welterweight challenger put his two cents on who Islam Makhachev’s subsequent opponent will likely be and which fighter has every part it takes to cease Makhachev.
The 2-division champion, who at the moment sits on the 170-pound throne, can also be the pound-for-pound king. His first protection is scheduled for August. Makhachev injured his hand final month, however lately launched coaching footage reveals the 34-year-old’s hand is therapeutic and he’s prepared for his subsequent struggle.
Potential opponents embody Ian Machado Garry and Michael Morales.
Gilbert Burns considers who’s most probably to dethrone Islam Makhachev
Regardless of being knocked out by Michael Morales within the first spherical of their 2025 welterweight showdown, ‘Durinho’ believes the undefeated Ecuadorian will likely be a straightforward struggle for Islam Makhachev.
In a current interview with MMA Preventing, when requested for his opinion on who he thinks has the potential to dethrone the Dagestani wrestling big, Gilbert Burns stated:
“I believe Ian (Machado) Garry will likely be a really powerful struggle for Islam (Makhachev). He is very quick, harmful together with his knees, and his jiu-jitsu is enhancing. I believe Ian (Machado) Garry and Kamaru Usman will likely be very troublesome fights for Islam Makhachev, and it isn’t going to be simple. They’re tall and large and have good attain and (expertise).”
Take a look at Gilbert Burns’ feedback beneath.
Burns stated of Michael Morales that he believes the previous is “large” and has sufficient energy to place Makhachev to sleep. Nonetheless, the Russian has higher and more practical instruments that permit him to manage and outmaneuver Morales, and maybe carry him to his knees within the later rounds in the event that they lastly lock horns.
In the meantime, Burns is at the moment on a four-fight dropping streak. He’ll look to get again to successful methods this weekend when he takes on Mike Marotte in the principle occasion of UFC Winnipeg.
