UFC fighter Gilbert Burns is all set to fight in Brazil on Saturday -- despite the Coronavirus pandemic -- telling TMZ Sports the whole situation is 'weird,' but the right call.
So, how's the experience been for Burns?"Especially, I have my parents come, my brother, frickin' whole family, a lot of friends. But, I think I gotta be pretty cautious. Like, my parents, they're 63 each one, my mom and my dad. And, the virus go even harder on the old people."
"I'd rather fight in an empty arena than have my parents getting sick, or something like that. Or, all the people getting sick. So, stay home, get a better view!" Despite the unusual circumstances, Burns has a message for the fans --"I’m going to put a show for you guys!" As for pre-fight coronavirus testing, Gilbert told us he's not sure what the plan is right now ... but trusts the UFC is doing everything it can to protect the fighters.
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