Gilbert Burns Opens Up on UFC 299 Defeat: "A Costly Mistake"MMAnytt.com

Gilbert Burns Reflects on UFC 299 Loss: “I Made a Bad Decision”

In a thrilling match at UFC 299 in Miami, Florida, former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns faced off against the undefeated 27-year-old Jack Della Maddalena. Despite a strong performance that seemed to lead Burns towards a decision victory, Maddalena clinched the win with a well-placed knee in the third round.

This victory marked the Australian’s seventeenth consecutive win, while Burns now faces back-to-back losses within the premier MMA organization. Prior to this, Burns suffered a defeat against Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision.

Burns Addresses Loss with Grace and Vows to Return

Post-match, Burns took to Instagram to express his feelings about the fight. He praised Maddalena’s performance and reassured his fans of his comeback. “It felt good in there! I had a good camp and a solid plan, unfortunately, this is what happens in the sport, I made a bad decision and paid for it!

I was very happy to be there! Shoutout to Jack Della for an amazing win! No excuses, thanks God for my family, my team, my friends, my sponsors, supporters, and fans. Time to rest and spend quality time with my family. See you soon again,” wrote Burns.

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Maddalena Calls Out Shavkat Rakhmonov for Future Bout

Following his victory over Burns, Maddalena issued a challenge to top-ranked UFC talent Shavkat Rakhmonov. Rakhmonov, who remains undefeated with a record of 18-0, is known for his dominant performance against UFC veteran Stephen Thompson at UFC 296 in December of the previous year.

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