Born
Jul 20, 1986 · age 40
Height
178 cm
Reach
71"
Stance
Orthodox
Weight
155 lb
Division
Team
UFC career stats
Averages from 25 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.
Reach
71"
Stance
Orthodox
Striking
Strikes landed / min 2.95
Strikes absorbed / min 3.44
Striking accuracy 48%
Striking defence 53%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.18
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 1.91
Submissions / 15 min 0.41
Takedown accuracy 36%
Takedown defence 54%
Control time / fight 2:49
Gilbert Burns challenged for the UFC welterweight title in 2021 and compiled a 15-10 record built on submission grappling and consistent decision-making. The Brazilian striker-grappler from the Blackzilians competed across two decades of professional MMA.
FAQs
- Which bouts are recorded for Gilbert Burns?
- This archive records Gilbert Burns at 15-10-0. Wins split: 3 by knockout, 5 by submission, 7 by decision. Recorded finish rate: 53% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
- Which weight class is listed for Gilbert Burns?
- Gilbert Burns is listed in the Welterweight division. They stand 178 cm.
- Where is Gilbert Burns from?
- Gilbert Burns is from Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Born Jul 20, 1986, currently age 40.
- Which gym or team does Gilbert Burns train with?
- Gilbert Burns trains with Blackzilians.
Title fights (0-1)
This archive includes 1 championship bout, with 0 recorded wins for Gilbert Burns.
2021 1 fight
- Loss UFC Welterweight ChampionshipFebruary 13, 2021 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · TKO · punches · R3 · 0:34
Fight history
2026 1 fight
- Loss April 18, 2026 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · TKO · punches · R3 · 2:08
2025 1 fight
- Loss May 17, 2025 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · TKO · punches · R1 · 3:39
2024 2 fights
- Loss September 7, 2024 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Decision · unanimous · R5 · 5:00
- Loss March 9, 2024 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · KO · knee and elbows · R3 · 3:43
2023 3 fights
- Loss May 6, 2023 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Decision · unanimous · R5 · 5:00
- Win April 8, 2023 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
- Win January 21, 2023 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Submission · arm-triangle choke · R1 · 4:15
2022 1 fight
- Loss April 9, 2022 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
2021 2 fights
- Win July 10, 2021 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
- Loss UFC Welterweight ChampionshipFebruary 13, 2021 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · TKO · punches · R3 · 0:34
2020 2 fights
- Win May 30, 2020 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Decision · unanimous · R5 · 5:00
- Win March 14, 2020 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · TKO · punches · R1 · 2:34
2019 3 fights
- Win September 28, 2019 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
- Win August 10, 2019 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
- Win April 27, 2019 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · Submission · rear-naked choke · R2 · 4:15
2018 3 fights
- Win December 8, 2018 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
- Loss July 7, 2018 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · KO · punches · R1 · 2:28
- Win April 14, 2018 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · KO · punches · R2 · 0:59
2017 1 fight
- Win September 16, 2017 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · KO · punch · R2 · 4:55
2016 2 fights
- Loss September 24, 2016 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Catchweight (158 lb) · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
- Win July 7, 2016 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · Submission · armbar · R1 · 4:57
2015 2 fights
- Loss July 11, 2015 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
- Win March 21, 2015 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Submission · Armbar · R3 · 04:14
2014 2 fights
- Win October 25, 2014 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Submission · Armbar · R1 · 04:56
- Win July 26, 2014 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
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