Gilbert Burns Desires Colby Covington Next On Ultimate Fighter!

Gilbert Burns wasn’t touched throughout his preliminary submission win on Saturday … and the UFC star currently understands who and where he desires next– Colby Covington on “The Ultimate Fighter”!

TMZ Sports spoke to the 35-year-old fighter after he choked out Neil Magny at UFC 283 about where he goes from here.

” If I might choose, since I could not choose for a while, I desire Colby. That’s a go-to title shot. If I beat Colby, specifically today. I would like to make a coach [on TUF] and complete versus Colby,” Burns informed us.

FYI, 34-year-old Covington, who last battled at UFC 272 versus competing Jorge Masvidal (Colby won by consentaneous choice), is ranked 2nd in the department … behind long time champ, Kamaru Usman

Naturally, “The Ultimate Fighter” was released by Dana White and the UFC in 2005 … putting a group of fighters in a home. Believe a UFC and ‘Real life’ mash-up.

The very first season included coaches Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar The guys notoriously battled at the end of the season … in among the best matches in the promo’s history.

Considering that the program’s beginning, stars like Conor McGregor, Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz and lots of others have actually appeared on the television program.

Gilbert states Dana informed him they ‘d satisfy today and discuss choices for the future.

” I spoke to Dana and Hunter right after the battle. They stated they would have a conference [Monday] or Tuesday and they will let me understand. I currently put a great deal of choices. That’s my primary choice.”

Burns discuss his relationship with Covington (think it or not, GB does not dislike CC) … however if the battle does not occur, Gilbert states he’s down to rematch Khamzat Chimaev

The guys battled in a barn-burner of a contest in 2015 … and Gilbert pressed the formerly unblemished and untried (in the UFC, a minimum of) unbeaten fighter.

Burns lost by choice … however is positive he can beat Chimaev.

” one hundred percent I ‘d combat him once again,” Gilbert stated.