Henry Cejudo has paid tribute to Gilbert Burns after Burns announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. Cejudo praised Burns for building an excellent resume over his fighting career. The post recognizes Burns' accomplishments in the sport. Details about Cejudo's specific comments or the context of his tribute are limited in the original message.
Henry Cejudo has stepped forward to honor Gilbert Burns following the Brazilian welterweight's announcement that he is retiring from mixed martial arts.
Cejudo, known as Triple C, took to social media to praise Burns for the career he built over more than a decade competing at the highest level. While the specifics of his remarks were brief, Cejudo highlighted Burns' accomplishments and the resume he assembled throughout his time in the sport.
Burns, 39, ends his career with a professional record of 22 wins and 10 losses, all of which came inside the UFC's welterweight division, where he is currently ranked 13th. The Brazilian fighter out of Kill Cliff FC was one of the division's most dangerous competitors, averaging 3.15 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy while also threatening consistently on the ground with 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes and 0.5 submission attempts per 15 minutes. Standing five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach, Burns combined Brazilian jiu-jitsu credentials with well-rounded striking across a lengthy UFC run.
Cejudo himself remains active at bantamweight, where the 39-year-old American sits ranked ninth in the division. The former two-division champion and Olympic gold medalist carries a record of 16-6 and competes out of Fight Ready, landing 3.82 significant strikes per minute and averaging 1.84 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career.
Why it matters
- Burns retires as a respected welterweight contender who challenged for elite-level competition throughout his career
- His departure opens movement in the welterweight rankings around the 13th position
- Cejudo's tribute underscores the respect Burns earned across the roster during his time in the sport
