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Gilbert Burns reveals he actually likes Nate Diaz following Twitter spat: ‘He’s freaking funny’

Gilbert Burns and Nate Diaz may have had their differences on social media, but ‘Durinho’ admits it’s impossible not to like the latter.

Burns recently labelled Diaz a ‘bitch ass fake gangster’ after the Stockton local snubbed him on Twitter and, although harsh words were exchanged, Burns admits he’s actually a Diaz fan and loves watching him fight.

“I like him. He’s freaking funny. He’s pretty entertaining,” Burns told MMA Junkie’s John Morgan in a recent interview (h/t MMA News). “I’m not gonna [say], ‘oh I don’t like him,’ no I like him, I watch him.