With negotiations between UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and “BMF” champion Jorge Masvidal seemingly hitting a stand-still, the promotion’s next 170-pound title contender is uncertain. The top of the UFC welterweight division is clouded, but UFC president Dana White thinks Gilbert Burns may have provided some clarity with his dominant unanimous decision victory over former champ Tyron Woodley in the main event of UFC on ESPN 9 this past weekend. In a recent interview on Jackass star Steve-O’s podcast “Steve-O’s Wild Ride!” , White revealed that Burns (18-3 MMA, 11-3 UFC) may be the next in line for a title shot. White openly admired Burns’ willingness to compete and fight anyone, anywhere, anytime. “You got Colby Covington, you got Jorge Masvidal, you got Leon Edwards and now obviously you’ve got Gilbert Burns,” White said. “The reality is, we’re going to reach out tomorrow and say: ‘Who wants the next fight?
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Dana White: ‘It’s highly likely’ Gilbert Burns gets next UFC welterweight title shot – MMA Junkie