Gilbert Burns
Last fightLossvs Mike Malott
KO/TKO (R3 · 2:08)UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott
- Pro record 22-10-0
- UFC record 15-10-0
- Outside the UFC 7-0-0
- 5 UFC losses in a row
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Gabriel Almeida taps Gilbert Burns with first-round heel hook at UFC BJJ 12
Gabriel Almeida submitted Gilbert Burns with a first-round heel hook at UFC BJJ 12 in Las Vegas, handing Burns his first defeat under the UFC BJJ banner. Burns shot for an early takedown and escaped a guillotine attempt but could do little from top position, before Almeida worked to the top, hunted the neck and transitioned to the leg for the finish. Burns had won his UFC BJJ debut in June with a rear-naked choke over Horlando Monteiro and came in less than a month after a tech fall loss to Khamzat Chimaev under wrestling rules at RAF.
Gilbert Burns praises Paddy Pimblett's work ethic and jiu-jitsu after training together
Paddy Pimblett is one of the UFC's most explosive lightweights, and Gilbert Burns saw his jiu-jitsu up close in Liverpool. Burns, a former welterweight title challenger, trained with Pimblett in the U.K. in 2023, later saying the guy is serious, he trains hard, he has good jiu-jitsu, and he's a legit fighter. Pimblett was already in shape months before returning from ankle surgery, which impressed Burns, who called him a good guy. Now 24-4 in mixed martial arts in 2026, Pimblett still trains in a relentless, family-style gym where fighters try techniques they would never risk in a fight. Known for ferocious grappling and devastating finishes, Pimblett keeps proving his submission game is no joke. #ufc #mma #paddypimblett #gilbertburns
Topuria's Brutal Sparring Footage Shows Why UFC Partners Dread Training With Him
Ilia Topuria is one of the UFC's most explosive strikers, and his sparring footage shows why partners dread him. Widely shared clips show the former two-division champion dropping partners with thudding left-hand liver shots, shoveling their rear arm out of position in mixed martial arts before digging underneath. Merab Dvalishvili admitted I can't spar with him anymore, adding every time I finished sparring with him I was like, thank God, it's over. Gilbert Burns claimed Topuria knocked out three Kill Cliff teammates in one camp while wearing big gloves. Before facing Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 in 2026, partners were heard begging him to work lighter. Known for relentless pressure and ferocious power, Topuria's dominant sparring remains one of combat sports' most feared reputations.
Colby Covington defends RAF cruiserweight title vs. Khamzat Chimaev at Abu Dhabi
Colby Covington will put his RAF cruiserweight crossover title on the line against Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of RAF Abu Dhabi on Nov. 14 at Etihad Arena. Covington captured the championship with a points win over Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 11 in July and most recently defended it with a first-period tech fall against Belal Muhammad at RAF 13. Chimaev enters the bout 3-0 in the promotion, with his most recent victory coming via tech fall against Gilbert Burns at RAF 13.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gilbert Burns's professional MMA record?
Gilbert Burns has a professional MMA record of 22-10-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Gilbert Burns's UFC record?
Gilbert Burns's UFC record is 15-10-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 7-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Gilbert Burns fight next?
Gilbert Burns does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Gilbert Burns?
Gilbert Burns is 40 years old, born July 20, 1986.
How tall is Gilbert Burns?
Gilbert Burns stands 178 cm (5'10") tall, with a 180 cm (71") reach.
Where is Gilbert Burns from?
Gilbert Burns is from Brazil.
What is Gilbert Burns's nickname?
Gilbert Burns is known as "Durinho".
When was Gilbert Burns's last fight?
Gilbert Burns last fought on April 18, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott, losing to Mike Malott by KO/TKO in round 3.
What were the scorecards for Gilbert Burns vs Sean Brady?
Gilbert Burns lost to Sean Brady by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady on September 7, 2024. The official scorecards were Chris Lee 50-45, Bryan Miner 50-45, David Lethaby 49-46 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Gilbert Burns vs Belal Muhammad?
Gilbert Burns lost to Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision at UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo on May 6, 2023. The official scorecards were Mike Bell 50-45, Derek Cleary 49-46, Eric Colon 49-46 (winner's score first).
Gilbert Burns scouting report
Gilbert Burns (Brazil) is a 40-year-old welterweight who is 22-10 as a pro and 15-10 in the UFC (7-0 outside it). He debuted at UFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown on July 26, 2014; three of his 15 UFC wins came by KO/TKO, five by submission and seven by decision; he has lost his last five UFC bouts; his UFC wins include Neil Magny (now ranked #15 at welterweight). He lands 3.2 significant strikes per minute (welterweight average: 4.3; 17th percentile of 79 active welterweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and lands 2 takedowns per 15 minutes (average: 1.3; 80th percentile). His reach of 71 inches is 3.3 inches shorter than the welterweight average (74.3 inches). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Mike Malott, then 6-1 in the UFC, on April 18, 2026 (UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 17, 2026); not AI-written.
Gilbert Burns vs the welterweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 25 UFC bouts (5:08:38 of fight time).
| Stat | Burns | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.2974 in 5:08:38 | 4.3 | 17 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 48.1%974 of 2,025 landed | 48.2% | 50 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.71,135 in 5:08:38 | 4 | 47 |
| Significant strike defense | 52.5%1,256 of 2,391 avoided | 54% | 39 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 242 in 5:08:38 | 1.3 | 80 |
| Takedown accuracy | 35.6%42 of 118 landed | 34.4% | 53 |
| Takedown defense | 53.7%22 of 41 stopped | 65.7% | 27 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.49 in 5:08:38 | 0.4 | 66 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.24 in 5:08:38 | 0.5 | 32 |
| Control time | 22.8%1:10:18 of 5:08:38 | 18.7% | 70 |
| Average fight time | 12:2125 bouts | 10:51 | 79 |
| Height | 178 cm70″ | 183 cm72.2″ | |
| Reach | 180 cm71″ | 189 cm74.3″ |
- Division average and percentile: 79 active welterweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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UFC record: 15-10
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- ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 15-10-0Mike Malott#10Pro record now: 15-2-1UFC record entering: 6-1-0KO/TKOR3 2:08UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. MalottApr 18, 2026Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 15-9-0Michael Morales#3Pro record now: 19-0-0UFC record entering: 5-0-0KO/TKOR1 3:39UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. MoralesMay 17, 2025Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 15-8-0Sean Brady#6Pro record now: 19-2-0UFC record entering: 6-1-0DECUFC Fight Night: Burns vs. BradySep 7, 2024Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 15-7-0Jack Della Maddalena#4Pro record now: 18-4-0UFC record entering: 6-0-0KO/TKOR3 3:43UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2Mar 9, 2024Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 15-6-0Belal Muhammad#7Pro record now: 24-5-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 13-3-0 (1 NC)DECUFC 288: Sterling vs. CejudoMay 6, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 15-5-0Jorge MasvidalPro record now: 35-17-0UFC record entering: 12-9-0DECUFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2Apr 8, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 14-5-0Neil Magny#15Pro record now: 32-15-0UFC record entering: 20-8-0SUBR1 4:15UFC 283: Teixeira vs. HillJan 21, 2023Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 13-5-0Khamzat Chimaev#1Pro record now: 15-1-0UFC record entering: 4-0-0DECUFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean ZombieApr 9, 2022Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 13-4-0Stephen ThompsonPro record now: 17-9-1UFC record entering: 11-4-1DECUFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3Jul 10, 2021Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 12-4-0Kamaru Usman#9Pro record now: 21-5-0UFC record entering: 12-0-0KO/TKOR3 0:34UFC 258: Usman vs. BurnsFeb 13, 2021Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 12-3-0Tyron WoodleyPro record now: 19-7-1UFC record entering: 9-3-1DECUFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. BurnsMay 30, 2020Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 11-3-0Demian MaiaPro record now: 28-11-0UFC record entering: 22-9-0KO/TKOR1 2:34UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. OliveiraMar 14, 2020Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 10-3-0Gunnar NelsonPro record now: 19-6-1UFC record entering: 8-4-0DECUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. CannonierSep 28, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 9-3-0Aleksei KunchenkoPro record now: 20-2-0UFC record entering: 2-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2Aug 10, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 8-3-0Mike DavisPro record now: 12-4-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0SUBR2 4:15UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. HermanssonApr 27, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 7-3-0Olivier Aubin-MercierPro record now: 11-5-0UFC record entering: 7-3-0DECUFC 231: Holloway vs. OrtegaDec 8, 2018Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 6-3-0Dan Hooker#13Pro record now: 24-15-0UFC record entering: 6-3-0KO/TKOR1 2:28UFC 226: Miocic vs. CormierJul 7, 2018Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 6-2-0Dan MoretPro record now: 13-6-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR2 0:59UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. GaethjeApr 14, 2018Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0Jason SaggoPro record now: 12-4-0UFC record entering: 3-2-0KO/TKOR2 4:55UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. BranchSep 16, 2017Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 4-2-0Michel PrazeresPro record now: 26-4-0UFC record entering: 4-2-0DECUFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. LansbergSep 24, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 4-1-0Lukasz SajewskiPro record now: 13-3-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0SUBR1 4:57UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. AlvarezJul 7, 2016Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0Rashid MagomedovPro record now: 20-2-0UFC record entering: 3-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 3Nov 7, 2015Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-0-0Alex OliveiraPro record now: 22-12-1 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 0-0-0SUBR3 4:14UFC Fight Night: Maia vs LaFlareMar 21, 2015Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0Christos GiagosPro record now: 20-12-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0SUBR1 4:57UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2Oct 25, 2014Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Andreas StahlPro record now: 10-4-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC on FOX: Lawler vs BrownJul 26, 2014Result & stats