Gilbert Burns has commented on his official removal from the UFC roster following his retirement announcement. The Brazilian welterweight retired after suffering a loss to Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg. Burns is no longer listed as an active fighter on the UFC's official roster. His departure marks the end of a notable UFC career. The veteran fighter has now moved on from active competition.
Gilbert Burns has publicly addressed his removal from the UFC's official roster, confirming the end of his professional fighting career following his retirement announcement after UFC Winnipeg.
Burns, known as "Durinho," closes out his UFC chapter with a professional record of 22 wins and 10 losses. The 39-year-old Brazilian competed at welterweight and was ranked 13th in the division at the time of his departure. Training out of Kill Cliff FC, the orthodox fighter stood five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach and averaged 3.15 significant strikes per minute over his career, along with a solid 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes — a reflection of his well-rounded Brazilian jiu-jitsu base blended with striking development.
The loss that prompted his retirement came at the hands of Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg. Malott, a 34-year-old Canadian fighting out of Team Alpha Male, holds a record of 14-2-1. The six-foot-one orthodox fighter carries a 73-inch reach and produces an active 3.93 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy, making him one of the more productive strikers in the welterweight division.
Why it matters
- Burns was a ranked welterweight and former title contender, so his exit creates movement in the division's lower rankings
- Malott's win over a credentialed veteran strengthens his case for a higher-profile matchup in the 170-pound weight class
- Burns's removal from the roster is now official, closing any door on a potential return under his current contractual relationship with the promotion
