Gilbert Burns has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts competition. The announcement comes following his recent fight at UFC Winnipeg. Burns had a distinguished UFC career competing primarily at welterweight. The post does not provide details about Burns' future plans or reasons for retiring at this time. This marks the end of an era for one of the welterweight division's top contenders.
Gilbert Burns, the Brazilian welterweight known as "Durinho," has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts following his most recent appearance at UFC Winnipeg, bringing a decorated career to a close at age 39.
Burns leaves the sport with a professional record of 22 wins and 10 losses, having spent the bulk of his career competing in the UFC welterweight division, where he was ranked 13th at the time of his retirement. Fighting out of Kill Cliff FC in an orthodox stance, the 178-centimeter Brazilian built his reputation as one of the more well-rounded threats in the 170-pound weight class. He averaged 3.15 significant strikes landed per minute with a 48 percent striking accuracy, while also posing a consistent threat on the mat, averaging 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career.
Burns was long considered among the elite welterweights in the world and at various points represented a credible title threat in one of the UFC's most competitive divisions.
Why it matters
- Burns spent years ranked inside the welterweight top 15, and his departure opens a spot in a crowded divisional picture
- His blend of wrestling, submission attempts, and volume striking made him a stylistically difficult opponent for nearly every fighter he faced
- At 39, Burns exits with a 22-10 record that reflects a long and high-level run at the sport's top organization
- No details regarding future plans or the specific reasons behind the decision were shared alongside the announcement
