Gilbert Burns has officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. The announcement came following his latest fight performance. Burns had been a longtime competitor in the UFC welterweight division and was known as a top contender throughout his career. No additional details about his decision or future plans were provided in the brief announcement. The retirement marks the end of a notable career in professional MMA for the Brazilian fighter.
Gilbert Burns, the Brazilian welterweight known as "Durinho," has officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts, closing the chapter on a career that saw him rise to the top of the UFC's 170-pound division.
Burns, 39, finishes his professional career with a record of 22 wins and 10 losses. Fighting out of Kill Cliff FC, the orthodox striker spent years as one of the welterweight division's most dangerous contenders, most recently holding the number 13 ranking. Standing five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach, Burns built his reputation as a well-rounded threat, averaging 3.15 significant strikes landed per minute at 48 percent accuracy while also maintaining a steady grappling presence with 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes.
A native of Brazil, Burns was widely regarded as one of the more complete fighters the welterweight division produced during his era. His blend of Brazilian jiu-jitsu credentials and improved striking made him a consistent problem for elite-level opponents throughout his UFC tenure.
Why it matters
- Burns spent years ranked inside the welterweight top 15, and his departure creates movement in an already competitive division
- His combination of grappling volume and striking output made him a measuring stick for contenders at 170 pounds
- At 39, Burns exits having compiled a 22-10 professional record across a lengthy career at the highest level of the sport
