UFC: Kamaru Usman, Gilbert Burns training ‘a little awkward’ admits teammate Aung La N Sang
- ONE Championship double champ sheds some light on how the two Sanford MMA stars are preparing for UFC 251 title fight
- ‘There’s no drama,’ insists N Sang, however ‘sometimes they work in separate areas’
Teammates will collide at UFC 251 when Kamaru Usman defends his welterweight title against Gilbert Burns. And their fellow Sanford MMA fighter Aung La N Sang admits “it’s a little awkward”.
N Sang, the middleweight and light heavyweight champion in Asian promotion ONE Championship, trains alongside “The Nigerian Nightmare” and “Durinho” at Sanford’s Florida gym.
“There’s no drama,” N Sang told SCMP MMA’s Post Fight Podcast, however “sometimes they work in separate areas, but it’s something they chose to do. It’s a little awkward, but it’s OK.”
“The Burmese Python” confirmed gym founder and coach Henri Hooft will not be cornering either Burns or Usman for the bout on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi on July 11.
“It’s awkward, but it is what it is – they’re just trying to provide for their families. They’re both my friends and they’re both great teammates, so I wish them the best,” he said.
While he wouldn’t stretch to giving a prediction (“no, please don’t ask” he said, laughing) N Sang did suggest it will be a great fight.