Robert Whittaker interviews Gilbert Burns ahead of UFC 288 | Fox Sports Australia

Niko Pajarillo, Robert Whittaker and Josh Culibao sit down to preview the welterweight title eliminator between Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns at UFC 288.
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[@BiggestArmInWestLinnOregon]

Whittaker and Burns - fan favorites

[@mistaschaub3280]

Boo urns

[@Ivanselectsongs]

facts

[@El-gordo_]

And me

[@KiddAngler.22]

For sure

[@KiddAngler.22]

​@@mistaschaub3280 boo Schaub.. your fav fighter

[@shannonbayley3684]

Whittaker and Burns are both savages & gentlemen. Nice guys & role models.

[@nuwansampath7348]

Absolute respect for Burns.

[@Thawhid]

Good

[@Sigmadrip_41068]

Great Seeing Whittaker already working towards his career after fighting, he’s been getting a lot better at Previewing future fights. Can’t wait to see him against DuPlessis💪🏽👊🏽

[@user-ks3mk9kq4l]

He'll fuck DuPlessis up. I've only seen DuPlessis fight against Till - unless he's gotten much better, he is going to get smoked

[@DrBeauHightower]

If Gilbert beats belal after Jorge he should jump Colby. Gotta reward activity

[@anomalyLG]

Agreed 100%. If Belal somehow wins this I'll flush myself down the toilet.

[@shaunhorne7800]

i doubt theyll do that, PPV numbers are the biggest factor.

[@pupperfaust8547]

Masvidal already jumped Colby

[@thenazgul844]

Nobody jumps Colby for title fight, the press conference for Edwards vs Colby will make more PPV then Edwards vs Burns or Belal, let's be honest guys

[@dddeadlift]

@@thenazgul844 THIS

[@Killa-Kawalski]

Gilbert all day long.. his a Weapon

[@chefcox5552]

He's brother ❤

[@chleepy]

i love gilbert callin bobby champ, ao wholesome

[@kingt0295]

@@Brett_Bond Gilbert will get there hopefully

[@plantbasedguerilla]

Whittaker is a great interviewer - he should definitely consider a career on TV outside of fighting.

[@MarshBGG]

two of the nicest outside the cage, but both malicious as it gets inside. love these guys

[@jotaliator]

Burns has all the package to be champion, more mature now than when he took on Kamaru. Good vibes to you mate! Let's goOoOO!!!

[@dammaguy1286]

he cant beat leon

[@hunterbabcock3947]

Afro burns is a new mythical fighter unlocked

[@oneironaut.indigo]

Overalls Burns

[@smkie-hf9pz]

Didn't burns fight 5 minutes ago?

[@thebeatingcow595]

6 to be exact

[@RickyBobby42069]

Durinho is a real BMF

[@Mc51088]

They should of giving him the belt after retiring Masvidal

[@connormcleod4687]

Whittaker and Burns is the duo we didn’t know we needed

[@cfv704]

Man. I love both these sweethearts. Such humility

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

Burns has fought 4 times since colby has. Let that sink in. And colby get 3 title shots

[@oneironaut.indigo]

Sucks but hopefully Burns wins this fight, I think that will guarantee him a title shot even though he deserves it now

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

@@oneironaut.indigo he deserves it now . He keeps fighting while colby avoids fights.

[@executivelifehacks6747]

Need to be more entertaining as well as a top fighter.

[@bendover7841]

​@@executivelifehacks6747 He's significantly more entertaining than b1tch made nuthugger Colby.

[@marcusguien6309]

gilbert burns looks like a black man with that fro, he got them genes

[@kingt0295]

Probably is part black somewhere in his family he’s Brazilian they had more slaves than America back in those days + most of them are mixed between natives Portuguese/White and black

[@jayn6943]

​@@kingt0295 That's partially true. Brazil had the biggest number of slaves. Most of them were concentrated in the Northeast of the country and the state of Rio de Janeiro (Burns's state). However saying that most Brazilians have African or Indigenous ancestry is actually incorrect although widely spread.

[@kingt0295]

@@jayn6943 my bad, I was speaking generally I’m not from brazil I’m Australian lol

[@combatcritique]

Whittaker my favourite MMA journalist

[@artmho1987]

Gilbert’s fro is majestic 😂💪🏼

[@MegaBillWood]

Gilbert’s the best man. I hope he gets everything he wants in life. A fighters fighter. Let’s F’N Go Gilbert

[@latemr6186]

Gilbert is the cutest in that Afro 😊

[@joecoreano]

love this concept

[@coffeeyouu]

Wholesome beast of a person this gilbert!

[@abil3362]

Gilbert was probably the cutest baby. 😂

[@gaboelexo]

Whittaker, poirier, holloway, and oliviera, and you can add durinho in there, hes like a little kid when hes angry, but he is a great fighter

[@alcottdevalte7440]

This might be a striking battle. Thought Burns should have pulled the trigger more against Masvidal who looked different and as if he hadn't trained but he didn't, so don't know what to expect from him because Belal could make it his fight.

[@IronReef77]

Sad that these extremely dominant fighters with win streaks get pushed aside while the more entertaining ones keep getting the shots smh. Whitaker be careful cause Izzy wants to fight DDP. You could beat DDP and they still will let Izzy have DDP while you wait after you just won.

[@jayn6943]

Except that Burns is more of a entertaining fighter than Colby. Colby trashtalks which Americans seem to love and then hugs people for 25 minutes which is why he doesn't sell (check his last event). The same people that give him rating outside the Octagon don't bother giving him rating inside the Octagon.

[@The_Great_Beyond]

Rooting for Burns!

[@saidmohamud2036]

Where the hell did Chimaev go? How did Gilbert go from losing to him to potentially being the number one contender? Chimaev went from the most active fighter to a ghost real quick

[@shafqatishan437]

It's UFC's fault

[@ssk58607]

@@Brett_Bond making weight was his responsibility and he failed though. He'd have fought covington or leon for the title shot once he dismantled nate Diaz but it's his own loss

[@mmaknowledge-wp7hp]

@@shafqatishan437 How is it the UFC’s fault he can’t make the weight? Lol

[@jayn6943]

He has PTSD from fighting Burns

[@masterkanfuu2536]

It’s money thing, they want him in Dubai fight.

[@kevinNqobo]

Just noticed whittaker looks native Australian. Thats why he is so tough

[@ArielBojorquez]

Whittaker will be a good mma analyst when he retires

[@forcefedapocalypse]

Love that dude

[@InsaneBusdriver]

If Burn's hair is his secret to his grappling, and Rob's goatee is his secret to his striking...the two need to be combined together.

[@jamiehail5974]

Robert THE AFRO GOAT Burns

[@soodamTheGoddes]

Whittaker is a champ ! What a guy

[@clutch7548]

Class!

[@jrg350]

Whittaker is a animal

[@Niall489]

What

[@fishyyy85]

Rob is Awesome! Gil too!. Legends. n Josh Culibao on the desk now too! good for him. Solid lads

[@Escobarz416]

Best podcast for mma

[@iwanttobeabillionaire1703]

Afro burns became a new mythical fighter

[@B04Leverkusen78]

Burns and Bellal taking more fights than Colby. Funny thing is these two haven’t fought Colby. 😂

[@jayn6943]

No one in the top 10 had fought Colby. The guy is in witness protection.

[@jacquesdegauthier]

Of course they haven't fought Colby, they're not 38 years old on losing streak so they're not eligible for a fight against Colby

[@smcd7779]

Such a nice guy Gilbert hope he gets the belt one day 🤙

[@axel6504]

Let's go Burns! 🔥

[@jonathanschwob8650]

these two are some of the top humans on the planet in every way.

[@dyi620]

Two class acts right here.

[@ImranKhan-gs2hy]

Burns is primed and ready for this short notice fight, whereas Belal was off due to the month of Ramadan..... Belal’s in is danger of getting serious burns. 🔥

[@MalosiAudios]

Whittakers take on Belal beating Burns makes me cry ; o ; The UFC is ruthless man

[@shreki08]

Good ol burnzy

[@jcf8880]

Burns is a real dawg

[@igor87bgd77]

I want Gilbert to win, he is my favourite in that division, but he must be really carefull cause Belal is not a joke. that guy is tough and makes a lot of pressure. This fight will be as tough for Gilbert as the one with Khamzat. Lets go Gilbert! 👊

[@mannis9511]

Get this guy his belt he’s the most active fighter in ufc

[@Marwan-uv1fc]

I got Aljo & Burns wining

[@srda97]

If the UFC doesnt hire Robert in some way after he retires, thats a crime.

[@nimxnooj]

Burns looks like the cutest chia pet. Love that guy!

[@leehess6335]

Gilbert Burns looks like he’s from the 70s show 👍👍👍👍👍😎😎🥷🥷🤯🤯🤯

[@jameswatson6]

Burns looking like Michael from the Good times show

[@Ravonne]

I hope burns becomes the champ, he’s a cool guy

[@aramdecoy]

gilbert gave usman his hardest fight. gilbert has such a good chance of becoming champ. lets go CHAMP. Rob is a good interviewer.

[@MrRobjs83]

might just end up being Fight of the Night

[@hotgrin3478]

May da best chin win

[@theboogeyman9813]

Froto Shaggins

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I really hope burns wins

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

Gilbert with that mini afro, young Kobe style, is just so charismatic. I don't know why people don't cut their hair that way, you either see a huge afro, dreads or a buzzcut... just embrace the mini fro, it's cool

[@nathanheinl7975]

Gilbert looks like Brock from Pokémon when he smiles 😂❤

[@mkl4705]

Lol

[@Whatishappeningworld]

I see a bromance forming between Rob a Gil. They would make a wicked podcast I reckon haha. It would be like savagely nice. Or nicely savage. Something like that.

[@TheDXJC56]

Rob needs to take the same approach no more buzz cuts until you take that strap back from Izzy let's see the fro in full form

[@CASADELSOULVIDMIXTV]

Fro Burns is the best my guy 😂🙏💜🥋🏵

[@nickpet3792]

Dariush is a 155er lol

[@alikeskin1263]

he talked about him because he isn't in title condenter conversation like Belal is, eventhough they are both on winning streaks

[@berlin4103]

Bro is talking like nick pete😂

[@wonon1678]

Benny did say in an interview that’s he was willing to move up to 170 just to say active (after Charles’ injury), bro legit wants to fight constantly 😮

[@kingt0295]

@@Brett_Bond yes lol lightweight (155 pounds)

[@MalosiAudios]

2:00 He was right, it was a joke but he was right 💀 poor Belal

[@paying-for-free-speech]

Weve gotta see Robs afro!!

[@TeeSlice]

Do ya hair same as Gilberts Rob that would be hilarious 😂

[@emanuelsmith1590]

I’ll say it again, Fro burns undefeated

[@TopOfPyramid]

Qtr are these guys talking about dariush for they know he’s a different weight class right

[@JulioGarcia-qd6fw]

Bruno Mars lol

[@michaelrodriguez-qv9sh]

Not going to lie I like seeing these guys on the table

[@da_1nvad3r67]

Burns looks like tego calderon lol

[@seanbeads6330]

These 2, I'm gay for

[@TransitionedToAShark]

Burns vs Robbie who wins

[@mikeshinoda_98]

sasageyo rob?

[@Stuip14]

We need to see Whittaker with an afro

[@chetfreeland1920]

That afro is very impressive

[@thebeatingcow595]

Thank you brother

[@chetfreeland1920]

@@thebeatingcow595 you also have a fro?

[@thebeatingcow595]

@@chetfreeland1920 yes, so I took your compliment towards Burns also as a compliment towards me; thanks again brother

[@chetfreeland1920]

@@thebeatingcow595 you're welcome I'm not gonna lie I'm a little jealous

[@lukadoncic5344]

Nobody and I mean nobody deserves a title shot more then burns. He is literally fighting every other month atp, running through the division. Dana just wants colby to get that shot I guess

[@beastieking1]

Nah belal definitely deserves it more longer win streak and more top 10 wins

[@beastieking1]

@Jesse Lee wonderboy who was #5 at the time Vincinte luque who was number 5 at the time and on a win streak, undefeated Sean Brady who was undefeated 13-0 now 13 and Belal. Compared to burns beating Neal magney, wonderboy( less impressively then belal did go and watch the fights), and Jorge Masvidal who was a shell of his former self. Burns also lost to all time great in Usman no shame and had a close fight with khamzat but still lost. I just have to accept that the ufc is popularity contest first and second and a meritocracy 3rd because otherwise Dariush would have gotten a title shot already and so would Belal

[@beastieking1]

@@Brett_Bond can’t even take you serious calling Dariush a bum yea okay Mr. Kahn

[@jayn6943]

​@Jesse Lee exactly.

[@jayn6943]

​@@beastieking1 Burns beat Woodley when Woodley was still #1. He also finished Maia. Saying that Belal has more top 10 is ridiculous.

[@LoneWolfe_XX]

Okay Burns bro, I told you to get a fade with the fro brother and you liked my comment so go ahead and handle that lol

[@ThePsyBri]

This confused me... Sounds like Bobby Knuckles assumed Colby was 100 percent winning the belt and then the presenter mention Dairush. What's Dairush got to do with Welterweight!?!?

[@IamKirkoBangz]

Whittaker - the reason why you forgot him is because he fights at Lighweight my friend NOT 170

[@chriswilliams2820]

Gil”fro”to burns for the win

[@FreddyKrugerGloves]

Gilbers is so fucking badass 🤩 I bet he beats anybody in the welterweight div. Right now !! Khamzat maaaby , if he has a bad weightcut for sure burns wins in the rematch. But i dont think khamzat gonna fight in welterweight anymore 🤔🤔 This is just my opinion ofcourse, anything can happen in the fighting game. But thats why we fucking love it 🤩🤩🤩

[@jordantheuser]

Fro-bert whittaker 2024 champion

[@matthutchinson6509]

Burns inside the distance

[@Niall489]

15/8 do u think I should go all in on that ? Surely it’s free money

[@finnneilson6229]

​@@Niall489 always seem like free money and to go all in but anything can happen so I wouldn't bet the house on it, wait until the day before and there should be better bets out aswell. There is a chance he fades in round 4-5 by possibly overtraining with the last camp and now this camp, Belal is very tough and is notorious for not slowing down, and is strong as a bull. Saying that I do have burns inside the distance.

[@Lebronluver321]

@@finnneilson6229 exactly how i break the fight down, i lean burns finish but belal super durable and big gas tank so could get dicey for burns if gets to championship rounds

[@finnneilson6229]

@@Lebronluver321 I've put a bet down on burns to get a tko/KO because Belal is hittable but very tricky fight to call, he could easily sub Belal and then I lose out 😆 or Belal grinds him to a decision or even gets a finish himself in the championship rounds. How do you think it goes?

[@Lebronluver321]

@@finnneilson6229 i really just dont think belal has the ability to beat burns on the ground or the feet its just that I always notice gilbert fade around round 3 so if belal can grind it out and hold him against the cage get a takedown or two and make it ugly the first 3 rounds rather than standup he can win by either late finish from burns being exhausted or decision. However I think burns just the more athletic explosive athlete and his striking has improved alot while belal still only has a simple 1,2. So probs burns tko since he throws heat and belal is physically strong and a solid grappler so doubt he gets subbed

[@Rujewitblood]

lol have belal and dariush go at it, whoever wins will be number 1 contender in their division

[@ccraig4399]

I think Gilbert will edge Belal gonna be a good fight

[@Rohitnagmandal]

Oh daruisshhhh...pooh guy🤣🤣🤣...whittaker is gold

[@scottbrady4472]

Different divisions.

[@kipchika5989]

Gilbert Bruno burns

[@jackdon6926]

He said eating no sugar; why is that? any1 got a clue. Does sugar affect him?

[@dahui58]

I think carbs make the weight cut more difficult

[@jackdon6926]

@@dahui58 kool

[@scottbrady4472]

Dariush is Lightweight lads.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

Gibbs You look younger worh lots of hair 😆

[@slickdon1]

So we could of had burns vs Colby but Colby weren’t available 😂 not surprised at all he’d rather not fight for 2 years until leon says he is 😂

[@TripleK.BobJones]

rob please let your hair grow out

[@dustinshepherd2199]

But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day in heaven . Burns kick his butt maybe he taught him a lesson

[@2wheeled76]

PLEASE MMA gods, let’s get that chia-plant Burns hair style growing on Whittaker! 🙏