Henry Cejudo publicly honored Gilbert Burns following Burns' retirement from MMA. Cejudo praised Burns for building an excellent resume throughout his fighting career. The former two-division UFC champion expressed respect for Burns' accomplishments in the sport. Details about when or where Cejudo made these comments are limited in the post.
Henry Cejudo took to social media to pay public tribute to Gilbert Burns following the Brazilian welterweight's retirement from mixed martial arts, offering warm words for a career he described as excellent.
Cejudo, nicknamed "Triple C," knows a thing or two about championship pedigree. The 39-year-old American holds a professional record of 16-6 and is currently ranked ninth in the UFC bantamweight division. A former two-division champion, he trains out of Fight Ready and has built his reputation on a smothering blend of wrestling and striking, averaging 3.82 significant strikes per minute at 47 percent accuracy while also threatening with 1.84 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Burns, known as "Durinho," ends his career with a record of 22-10 across a run that saw him rise to become one of welterweight's most dangerous challengers. The 39-year-old Brazilian, who competed out of Kill Cliff FC, stood five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach and combined sharp offensive striking — 3.15 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy — with a constant grappling threat of 2.12 takedowns and 0.5 submission attempts per 15 minutes. At the time of his retirement he held the 13th ranking in the welterweight division.
Why it matters
- Burns retires as one of the more accomplished welterweights of his generation, with a resume that drew respect from a decorated former champion
- His blend of submission grappling and volume striking made him a stylistic threat at 170 pounds throughout his tenure
- Cejudo's public tribute underscores the regard Burns earned across divisional lines within the sport
