Gilbert Burns has offered to step in and fight Sean Strickland on short notice following Luke Rockhold’s withdrawal from UFC 268.
Burns, 35, has spent his entire career at welterweight but seems keen to fight Strickland, 30, at 185 lbs.
The former welterweight title challenger last fought at UFC 264 where he defeated Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson via unanimous decision.
“Middle weight Nov 06? Sign me in I fight Strickland and I meant it,” Burns posted on Twitter following the news of Rockhold’s withdrawal from UFC 268.