Gilbert Burns has publicly commented on his official removal from the UFC roster. The Brazilian welterweight retired after his loss to Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg. Burns addressed his departure from the organization in a recent statement. His retirement marks the end of a notable UFC career spanning multiple years. The fighter has not indicated any plans to reverse his decision.
Gilbert Burns has broken his silence on his removal from the official UFC roster, confirming that his retirement following the loss to Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg is final. The Brazilian veteran addressed his departure from the organization in a recent statement, making clear he has no intention of reversing his decision.
Burns, known as "Durinho," closes out his UFC career with a 22-10-0 record at welterweight. The 39-year-old from Brazil, who trained out of Kill Cliff FC, had climbed as high as a ranked contender and was sitting at number 13 in the division at the time of his retirement. Standing five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach, Burns was a consistent presence in the cage, landing 3.15 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy while also threatening opponents on the ground with 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes.
The man who handed Burns his final defeat, Mike Malott, is a 34-year-old Canadian fighting out of Team Alpha Male. "Proper" carries a 14-2-1 record and has shown well-rounded skills of his own, landing 3.93 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy and adding 1.88 takedowns per 15 minutes to his offensive arsenal.
Why it matters
- Burns spent years as one of the welterweight division's most recognizable names, and his exit opens a roster spot as the 170-pound division continues to evolve.
- His removal from the official UFC roster closes the door on any short-notice return, signaling a clean break from competition.
- Malott's win over a fighter of Burns's caliber strengthens his case for a higher divisional ranking at 170 pounds.
