Gilbert Burns has officially retired from mixed martial arts. The announcement came after his recent loss at UFC Winnipeg. Burns was a longtime UFC welterweight contender who competed at the highest level of the sport. No additional details about his retirement plans or future in combat sports were provided. The post simply confirmed the end of his fighting career.
Gilbert Burns, the Brazilian welterweight veteran known as "Durinho," has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts following his most recent defeat at UFC Winnipeg, bringing an end to a lengthy career at the top level of the sport.
Burns, 39, finishes with a professional record of 22 wins and 10 losses, all competed at welterweight. Fighting out of Kill Cliff FC, the orthodox Brazilian had been ranked 13th in the UFC's welterweight division at the time of his retirement. Standing five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach, Burns built his reputation as one of the more well-rounded competitors in a historically deep division, averaging 3.15 significant strikes landed per minute at 48 percent accuracy while also posing a consistent grappling threat with 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career.
No details were offered regarding future plans in combat sports or any other professional pursuits. The announcement, described as straightforward and unembellished, simply confirmed that his fighting career is over.
Why it matters
- Burns spent years as a legitimate welterweight title contender, and his departure removes an experienced, high-level presence from the 170-pound rankings.
- His exit at rank 13 creates a vacancy that will shift the divisional ladder for fighters on the cusp of the top fifteen.
- Burns represented a hybrid threat capable of mixing striking volume with takedown pressure, a style that consistently tested elite opposition throughout his run in the UFC.
