Gilbert Burns has officially retired from mixed martial arts. The announcement follows his recent fight at UFC Winnipeg where he was defeated by Mike Malott. Burns had a distinguished career in the UFC's welterweight division. No additional details about his retirement decision or future plans were provided in the announcement. This marks the end of a notable run for the Brazilian veteran in professional MMA.
Gilbert Burns, the Brazilian welterweight veteran known as "Durinho," has officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts at age 39, closing the book on a career that saw him compete at the highest levels of the UFC's 170-pound division.
Burns ends his professional career with a record of 22 wins and 10 losses. Fighting out of Kill Cliff FC, the orthodox striker was ranked 13th in the welterweight division at the time of his retirement. His final appearance came at UFC Winnipeg, where he suffered a defeat to Mike Malott. 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 posing a consistent grappling danger with 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career.
Why it matters
- Burns spent years as a top-ten welterweight and his exit opens a spot in the divisional rankings, with the 13th-place slot now vacant.
- His blend of Brazilian jiu-jitsu credentials and striking development made him a measuring stick opponent at 170 pounds for much of his UFC tenure.
- No details regarding future plans outside of competition were included in the announcement.
Burns offered no elaboration on the factors behind his decision, and no future plans were disclosed alongside the retirement news. At 39, the Sao Paulo native departs having tested himself against elite welterweight competition throughout a distinguished run in the promotion.
