H. Burns (photo) wants to remain undefeated in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
One of the four Brazilians in the UFC 252, which takes place this Saturday (15), in Las Vegas (USA), Herbert Burns He doesn't want to rest. Reaching his third appearance in 2020, the fighter is committed to Daniel Pineda on the main card and wants to maintain his unbeaten record in the organization to reach the elite of the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg.). The Niteroi native believes that a new positive result could place him in the top 15 of the group led by Alexander Volkanovsky.
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“I believe that this victory over Pineda, a very tough opponent, should put me in the featherweight rankings”, said the Brazilian in an interview with 'media day', with the participation of SUPER FIGHTS.
Aware that he will face a quality opponent with a lot of experience in MMA, Herbert surprised by comparing his next opponent to the current champion of the division. According to the Niteroi native, Daniel has the qualities of an elite opponent and can even be considered more efficient than Volkanovski.
"Daniel Pineda does not take the results to the points. He goes there and finishes his work. He has good jiu-jitsu, 18 submission wins. That's why I think he's better than Volkanovski. He has knockout strength and jiu-jitsu. He doesn't have the same recognition, but he is a very dangerous opponent. In my view, he is more dangerous than the champion.
Even facing an opponent with more fights in his career, Burns is sure that his qualities make him a favorite in the fight. The Niteroi native then projected how he imagines the confrontation unfolding this weekend.
“He thinks I only have one quality. He will take the fight to where he thinks he will win. In my view, he will keep the fight standing, but I wouldn't be surprised if he tried to take me down. If he does this, he will be welcome. It’s my world,” he concluded.
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