Gilbert Burns has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts competition. The veteran welterweight contender is hanging up his gloves after a lengthy UFC career. No additional context or details about the circumstances of his retirement are provided in the brief post. Burns was a longtime top contender in the welterweight division and challenged for the title during his career.
Gilbert Burns, the Brazilian welterweight veteran known as "Durinho," has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts, closing out a lengthy and decorated UFC career.
Burns, 39, finishes with a professional record of 22 wins and 10 losses. Competing out of Kill Cliff FC, he spent years as one of the welterweight division's most dangerous contenders, earning a UFC title shot along the way. Ranked 13th in the welterweight division at the time of his retirement, Burns was a well-rounded threat with an orthodox stance, standing five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach. Over his career he averaged 3.15 significant strikes landed per minute at 48 percent accuracy, while also posing a consistent grappling threat at 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Burns was a fixture in the welterweight top 15 for several years, and his departure opens a ranking spot in an already competitive division.
- He challenged for the UFC welterweight title during his career, cementing his status among the elite of the 170-pound class.
- His combination of Brazilian jiu-jitsu credentials and striking volume made him a stylistically difficult opponent; the division loses a versatile and proven veteran.
No further details about the circumstances surrounding his decision were provided alongside the announcement.
