Gilbert Burns commented on his official removal from the UFC roster following his retirement announcement. The Brazilian fighter retired after losing to Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg. The post notes that Burns has provided commentary on his departure but does not specify the content of his remarks. His removal from the roster marks the formal end of his UFC career after the recent loss prompted his retirement decision.
Gilbert Burns has been officially removed from the UFC roster following his retirement, with the Brazilian welterweight breaking his silence on the departure in the wake of his loss to Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg.
Burns, known as "Durinho," ends his UFC career with a record of 22-10-0. The 39-year-old from Brazil, who trained out of Kill Cliff FC, had worked his way to a divisional ranking of 13th in the welterweight division at the time of his exit. Standing five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach, Burns was a consistent finisher and grappling threat throughout his tenure, averaging 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 3.15 significant strikes landed per minute over his career.
The retirement decision followed his defeat to Canadian contender Mike Malott, who improves his standing in the division with the victory. Malott, fighting out of Team Alpha Male, carries a record of 14-2-1 and at 34 years old remains in a strong position within the welterweight ranks. The six-foot-one Canadian owns a 73-inch reach and leads the division's pace at 3.93 significant strikes landed per minute, with a striking accuracy that mirrors Burns at 48 percent.
Why it matters
- Burns was a ranked welterweight as recently as his final bout, meaning his retirement creates movement among the division's top 15.
- Malott's win over a credentialed veteran strengthens his case for a higher-profile matchup next.
- The formal roster removal closes one of the more decorated welterweight runs in recent UFC history, with Burns having competed at the championship level earlier in his career.
Burns addressed his removal from the roster publicly, though the specific content of his remarks was not detailed. His exit nonetheless marks a significant moment for the 170-pound division, which now turns its attention to what comes next for the contenders he leaves behind.
