Gilbert Burns has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. The veteran welterweight made the announcement following his fight at UFC Winnipeg. Burns had a long and distinguished career in the UFC, competing at the highest level of the welterweight division. No additional details about his future plans were provided in the post. The announcement was shared by UFC Eurasia.
Gilbert Burns has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts following his appearance at UFC Winnipeg, bringing an end to a lengthy and accomplished career in the welterweight division.
Burns, known by his nickname "Durinho," finishes his career with a professional record of 22 wins and 10 losses. The 39-year-old Brazilian competed out of Kill Cliff FC and spent the bulk of his career as one of the most dangerous fighters in the 170-pound division, reaching a divisional ranking of 13 at the time of his retirement. Standing five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach, Burns was a well-rounded threat who averaged 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 throughout his UFC tenure.
The retirement announcement was shared by UFC Eurasia, with Burns offering no details about what comes next in his life after competition.
Why it matters
- Burns spent years competing near the top of the welterweight division, and his departure removes a proven veteran from a crowded 170-pound landscape.
- Ranked 13th at welterweight, his exit opens a spot in the divisional rankings that other contenders will look to claim.
- His blend of Brazilian jiu-jitsu credentials and striking output made him a difficult stylistic puzzle throughout his career, and the sport loses a genuine multi-dimensional competitor.
