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Losing streak hits three
Burns lost to Sean Brady via unanimous decision (45-50, 45-50, 46-49) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
That will do it for Burns' very slim hopes of remaining on the fringes of title contention at 170 pounds. Now 38 years of age, Gilbert was effective at times in this fight, but it almost always came in very short spurts, and Brady was able to wrestle away the momentum almost immediately each time. Burns has never been much of a striker, and his movements appeared slow and labored at his advanced age. He also allowed Brady to land four takedowns in the first 20 minutes, which is a death sentence for a fighter lacking knockout power. Gilbert has lost three in a row and four of his last six. It's difficult to believe the UFC would move on, but the company needs to be exceedingly more careful regarding who it matches Burns up against moving forward.
That will do it for Burns' very slim hopes of remaining on the fringes of title contention at 170 pounds. Now 38 years of age, Gilbert was effective at times in this fight, but it almost always came in very short spurts, and Brady was able to wrestle away the momentum almost immediately each time. Burns has never been much of a striker, and his movements appeared slow and labored at his advanced age. He also allowed Brady to land four takedowns in the first 20 minutes, which is a death sentence for a fighter lacking knockout power. Gilbert has lost three in a row and four of his last six. It's difficult to believe the UFC would move on, but the company needs to be exceedingly more careful regarding who it matches Burns up against moving forward.
Will clash with Sean Brady
Burns (head) is scheduled to compete against Sean Brady in a five-round welterweight fight at the UFC's Sept. 7 event, per Mike Bohn and Farah Hannoun of MMAJunkie.com.
ANALYSIS
Burns is back just under three months after getting indefinitely suspended following a Jack Della Maddalena TKO. Coming off consecutive losses, he takes on a 16-1 fighter with six wins in the UFC and a lone loss coming off top-three welterweight contender Belal Muhammad. Burns' advantage will come in the form of high-level experience compared to that of Brady, who has not defeated any top-15 welterweight thus far.
Burns is back just under three months after getting indefinitely suspended following a Jack Della Maddalena TKO. Coming off consecutive losses, he takes on a 16-1 fighter with six wins in the UFC and a lone loss coming off top-three welterweight contender Belal Muhammad. Burns' advantage will come in the form of high-level experience compared to that of Brady, who has not defeated any top-15 welterweight thus far.
Indefinite medical suspension
Burns has been suspended indefinitely by the Florida Athletic Commission pending neurological clearance from an independent physician, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The brutal knockout was enough to catch the commission's attention, so the 37-year-old Burns will be sidelined for the foreseeable future until the aforementioned clearance is gained.
The brutal knockout was enough to catch the commission's attention, so the 37-year-old Burns will be sidelined for the foreseeable future until the aforementioned clearance is gained.
Crushing defeat in Miami
Burns lost to Jack Della Maddalena via TKO (punches) at 3:34 of Round 3 at UFC 299 on Saturday in Miami.
ANALYSIS
We'll have to wait to see what the official scorecards were at the time of the stoppage, but it looked for all the world like Burns was just a couple minutes away from the upset and a much-needed victory. Burns predictably had his struggles in prolonged striking exchanges between the two, but he landed just enough big shots, which, combined with seven takedowns, had him on the cusp of victory. Yet, he allowed Jack to get back to his feet late and immediately ate a huge knee to the face that effectively ended the fight right then and there. Gilbert will be 38 years of age in July. He has now lost back-to-back fights and is 2-3 in his last five.
We'll have to wait to see what the official scorecards were at the time of the stoppage, but it looked for all the world like Burns was just a couple minutes away from the upset and a much-needed victory. Burns predictably had his struggles in prolonged striking exchanges between the two, but he landed just enough big shots, which, combined with seven takedowns, had him on the cusp of victory. Yet, he allowed Jack to get back to his feet late and immediately ate a huge knee to the face that effectively ended the fight right then and there. Gilbert will be 38 years of age in July. He has now lost back-to-back fights and is 2-3 in his last five.
Della Maddalena bout up next
The UFC announced Sunday that Burns is scheduled to face Jack Della Maddalena in a welterweight fight at UFC 299 in Miami on March 9.
ANALYSIS
After losing a short-notice five-rounder to Belal Muhammad at UFC 288, Burns will look to get back on track by defending his top spot in the UFC's welterweight division. Currently No. 4 in the UFC's welterweight rankings, Burns will look to prevent a steep drop when facing No. 11 Della Maddalena, who is on a 16-fight win streak, with six victories as part of the promotion.
After losing a short-notice five-rounder to Belal Muhammad at UFC 288, Burns will look to get back on track by defending his top spot in the UFC's welterweight division. Currently No. 4 in the UFC's welterweight rankings, Burns will look to prevent a steep drop when facing No. 11 Della Maddalena, who is on a 16-fight win streak, with six victories as part of the promotion.