Gilbert Burns has officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. The Brazilian welterweight veteran ends his career following his recent loss to Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg. Burns leaves the sport as one of the most respected welterweights of his era, having competed at the highest level for years. No further details about his retirement plans or future endeavors have been provided. This marks the end of a significant chapter in the UFC welterweight division.
Gilbert Burns, the Brazilian welterweight known as "Durinho," has officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts at age 39, closing the book on a career that placed him among the elite of the 170-pound division.
Burns finishes with a professional record of 22 wins and 10 losses. Fighting out of Kill Cliff FC, the orthodox striker stood five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach and brought a well-rounded skill set to every outing. Over the course of his career he averaged 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 — a combination that made him dangerous across all phases of a fight.
The retirement comes on the heels of his loss to Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg. Burns had been ranked 13th in the welterweight division at the time, a reflection of how competitive the 170-pound landscape had become in the later stages of his run. He had previously challenged for the UFC welterweight title, cementing his status as one of the most credible contenders the division produced during his era.
Why it matters
- Burns spent years as a top-15 welterweight, and his departure opens a ranking slot in an already crowded division
- His blend of submission grappling and volume striking made him a stylistic measuring stick for welterweights throughout his UFC tenure
- No details about post-fighting plans have been announced, leaving his next chapter undefined
