LAS VEGAS – The pressure is off. Gilbert Burns is taking a carefree approach to a pivotal point in his professional MMA career.
Burns (22-7 MMA, 15-7 UFC), a former UFC title challenger and long-time welterweight contender, returns this Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night 242. He takes on Sean Brady. This is the first time in his 12-year professional MMA career that “Durinho” enters a fight after two consecutive losses – potentially fighting for his status as a title contender.
Yet, despite the importance of the moment, Burns is not stressing over the result against Brady (16-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC).
