Gilbert Burns has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts competition. The veteran welterweight has decided to hang up his gloves after a long career in the sport. No additional details about the timing or reasoning behind the decision were provided in the brief post. Burns has been a top contender in the UFC welterweight division for years. The announcement marks the end of an era for one of the division's most respected competitors.
Gilbert Burns, known throughout the sport as "Durinho," has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts, bringing a decorated career in the UFC welterweight division to a close.
Burns, 39, finishes with a professional record of 22 wins and 10 losses. The Brazilian representative of Kill Cliff FC spent years as one of the most dangerous contenders at 170 pounds, reaching the divisional rankings and cementing a reputation as a technically complete fighter capable of finishing bouts on the feet or on the ground.
Standing five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach, Burns competed as an orthodox welterweight and brought consistent offensive output across his career, averaging 3.15 significant strikes landed per minute at 48 percent accuracy. His wrestling credentials were equally legitimate, with 2.12 takedown attempts per 15 minutes underlining a well-rounded grappling game that complemented his striking. At the time of his retirement announcement, he held the 13th ranking in the welterweight division.
No specific reasoning or timeline details accompanied the announcement, according to the brief post Burns made public.
Why it matters
- Burns spent years as a genuine title threat in one of the UFC's deepest divisions, making his exit a notable moment for welterweight history
- His blend of high-volume striking and active takedown attempts made him a difficult stylistic puzzle for opponents throughout his career
- At 39, the 13th-ranked welterweight departs having competed at the sport's highest level well into the latter stage of his career
