Post provokes Colby Covington by suggesting a new role for the athlete. Photo: Reproduction
A three-way rivalry is born in the UFC. After Chael Sonnen suggested that Gilbert Burns was retired, the Brazilian retaliated, his protégé Colby Covington took up the fight, and Gilbert challenged him, 'Burns' made a provocative post. Using artificial intelligence, he placed the Trump-supporting fighter as an employee at the McDonald's fast food chain.
“Colby’s next job if he accepts the fight,” Gilbert Burns captioned the post, referring to the challenge the Brazilian made for a fight in Miami in April.
Colby next job if he takes the fight pic.twitter.com/LdY6Vj7CMl
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) December 22, 2024
Chronology of events
Gilbert Burns reacted angrily after Chael Sonnen suggested the Brazilian's retirement. The former UFC fighter speculated that he was no longer competing, even though he remained ranked in the welterweight division (up to 77kg). The reaction was immediate.
Durinho not only criticized the former fighter's statement on his 'X' account (formerly Twitter) but also leaked Sonnen's phone number, which generated a flood of calls to the American.
Sonnen made lemonade out of lemons. He went to his YouTube channel and answered a fan Q&A session for almost an hour, complete with product placement.
Colby Covington took Chael Sonnen 's side and criticized Gilbert Burns for leaking his longtime friend's phone number. The former interim welterweight champion even offered to settle the score with the Brazilian in the octagon.
The Brazilian fighter didn't hesitate. He mentioned April as a possibility and even gave Covington an ultimatum to schedule the fight. Now, the recent provocation is taking on the air of ' trash talking '.
Recent defeat
Joaquin Buckley defeated Colby Covington (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Durinho's desired opponent is not having a good moment. The American's only fight of the year was against Joaquin Buckley at the last event of 2024, in Tampa, Florida. SUPER LUTAS was the only Brazilian team covering the card. Colby Covington was considered defeated after a medical stoppage in the third round.
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