Gilbert Burns has proved he’s not just a ground specialist. Burns (18-3 MMA, 11-3 UFC) is one of the most accomplished grapplers in the UFC, but the noted submission artist has proven that he’s equally adept at knocking out his opponents, too. That was especially evident when he was matched up with fellow jiu-jitsu ace and former two-time UFC title challenger Demian Maia at UFC on ESPN+ 28 in March. Confident he had the advantage on the feet, Burns started with a couple of strong leg kicks, followed by a snapping body kick. Maia pressured early, trying to close the gap, eventually working his way into a single leg takedown. Burns immediately latched onto a leg lock, using the submission attempt to work his way back up, but Maia was able to grab a hold of his back and drag him back down to the mat
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