The UFC’s announced return to Philadelphia – the promotion’s first stop there in nearly eight years – got lightweight Gilbert Burns ’ attention. Not eager to travel long distances, the Floridian by way of Niteroi, Brazil, wants to compete in the states. A fight with a Canadian sounds like a good idea. On Wednesday’s edition of MMAjunkie Radio, Burns (14-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) called out striking specialist John Makdessi (16-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC) for UFC on ESPN 2, which takes place March 30 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. The event’s main card airs live on ESPN following prelims on ESPN+
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Gilbert Burns ‘nicely’ calls out John Makdessi for UFC on ESPN 2 – MMA Junkie