Gilbert_Burns_(Martial_artist)

Gilbert Burns

Gilbert Burns

Brazilian mixed martial artist

For the Scottish farmer, see Gilbert Burns (farmer).
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Pontes and the second or paternal family name is Burns.

Gilbert Alexander Pontes Burns (born 20 July 1986) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and submission grappler. As of 12 March 2024, he is #6 in the UFC welterweight rankings.[10]

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An IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Champion (gi and no-gi), CBJJ Brazilian Champion, UAEJJF World Pro Champion, and European Open medallist before transitioning to MMA,[8] Burns is an ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship medallist and currently competes in the Welterweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

He is the older brother of fellow UFC fighter Herbert Burns.[11]

Background

When Burns was young, his father offered to fix a customer's car in exchange for three months of jiu-jitsu lessons for all of his boys.[12] Burns started training at Academia Associação Oriente, an affiliate of Nova União led by Welton Ribeiro.

He was given the nickname 'Durinho' after his older brother was called 'Todo-Duro' which roughly translates as a tough guy, and the suffix -inho was added for Burns to indicate the diminutive, or a little tough guy.[13]

Grappling career

He trained with Nova União until the 2007 World Championship, where he came in second place.[8]

In 2009, Burns became recognized when he won the silver medal at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship.[8]

In 2010, Burns attained a high level of international success competing worldwide. He reached the semifinals of the European Open in January; he defeated heavy favorite Celso Venicius at the World Pro Cup trials; he won the World Cup finals in Abu Dhabi against Claudio Mattos, and he won the Brazilian Nationals in May.[8]

In 2011, Burns achieved his highest recognition as he won the gold medal in the 2011 World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships.[8]

In 2015, Burns won bronze at Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling championships (ADCC).

In November 2020, Burns challenged Nate Diaz to a grappling match on an upcoming Submission Underground event, but the match didn't come to fruition.[14]

Burns faced Rafael Lovato Jr. in the main event of Who's Number One on 30 April 2021 and won a unanimous decision.[15]

He then fought against Lucas Barbosa in the main event of BJJ Stars 7 on 6 November 2021. Burns lost by submission after being caught in a rear-naked choke.[16]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After winning the 2011 World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships, Burns decided to make mixed martial arts his main focus and made his professional debut in January 2012.

The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil

In 2012, Burns was chosen by UFC fighter Vitor Belfort to be the head grappling coach for Team Vitor on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.[17]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

2014

Burns made his debut on 26 July 2014 at UFC on Fox 12, replacing an injured Viscardi Andrade against promotional newcomer Andreas Stahl.[18] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[19]

Return to Lightweight

Burns faced promotional newcomer Christos Giagos in a lightweight bout on 25 October 2014 at UFC 179.[20] He won the bout via submission in the first round. The win also earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[21]

2015

Burns was expected to face Josh Thomson on 21 March 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62.[22] However, on 26 February, Thomson pulled out of the fight with an undisclosed injury, and was replaced by Alex Oliveira.[23] After arguably dropping the first two rounds, Burns rallied to win the fight via submission in the third round.[24] This win also earned him his second straight Performance of the Night bonus.[25]

Burns was expected to face Norman Parke on 30 May 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67.[26] However, Burns pulled out of the fight due to injury in late April and was replaced by Francisco Trinaldo.[27]

Burns faced Rashid Magomedov at UFC Fight Night 77 on 7 November 2015.[28] After getting knocked down multiple times during the bout, he lost the first fight via unanimous decision, marking his first loss in his MMA career.[29]

2016

Burns next faced Łukasz Sajewski on 7 July 2016 at UFC Fight Night 90.[30] He won the fight via submission in the closing seconds of the first round.[31]

Burns faced Michel Prazeres on 24 September 2016 at UFC Fight Night 95.[32] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[33]

2017

Burns was scheduled to meet Paul Felder on 11 February 2017 at UFC 208.[34] However, Burns pulled out of the fight in mid-January citing injury.[35]

Burns faced Jason Saggo on 16 September 2017 at UFC Fight Night 116.[36] He won the fight via knockout in the second round.[37]

In the beginning of November 2017, Burns stated he had signed a new, four-fight contract with UFC.[38]

2018

Burns was scheduled to face Olivier Aubin-Mercier on 24 February 2018 at UFC on Fox 28.[39] However, on 21 February 2018, both Burns and Aubin-Mercier were pulled from the card, as promotional medical team deemed Burns would be unsafe to meet lightweight upper limit of 156 Ibs limit upon his arrival at the fight week.[40]

Burns was linked to a fight with Lando Vannata on 14 April 2018 at UFC on Fox 29.[41] However, the pairing never materialized as Vannata was unable to accept the fight for this date/event as he was still rehabilitating a recent arm injury,[42] instead Burns was scheduled to face newcomer Dan Moret in this event.[43] He won the fight via knockout one minute into the second round.[44]

Burns faced Dan Hooker on 7 July 2018 at UFC 226.[45] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round, being finished for the first time in his MMA career.[46]

The bout with Olivier Aubin-Mercier was rescheduled and eventually took place on 8 December 2018 at UFC 231.[47] Burns won the fight by unanimous decision.[48]

2019

Burns was expected to face returning veteran Eric Wisely on 27 April 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson.[49] However, it was reported on 18 April that Wisely pulled out of the bout, citing injury. He was replaced by newcomer Mike Davis.[50] Burns won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[51]

Burns returned to the welterweight facing Alexey Kunchenko on 10 August 2019 at UFC Fight Night 156, replacing injured Laureano Staropoli.[52] He won the fight via unanimous decision, marking Kunchenko's first loss in his career.[53]

Burns stepped in as a late replacement to face Gunnar Nelson, on 28 September 2019 at UFC Fight Night 160.[54] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[55]

2020

As the first fight of his new, four-fight contract, Burns faced Demian Maia on 14 March 2020 at UFC Fight Night 170.[56][57] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[58] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[59]

Burns faced Tyron Woodley on 30 May 2020 in the main event of UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns.[60] After knocking Woodley down in the first round and mostly dominating the former champion throughout the fight, Burns won the fight via unanimous decision.[61] This win also earned him his fourth Performance of the Night award.[62]

2021

As the first bout of his new five-fight contract, Burns was scheduled to face Kamaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight Championship on 11 July at UFC 251.[63][64][65] However, on 3 July 2020, it was revealed that Burns tested positive for COVID-19, and he was subsequently removed from the card, and replaced by Jorge Masvidal.[66] The title bout with Usman was rescheduled for 12 December, at UFC 256.[67] However, on 5 October 2020, it was reported Usman pulled from his bout, citing more time needed to recover from undisclosed injuries and the bout was postponed to an unknown future date.[68] The bout with Usman took place on 13 February 2021 at UFC 258.[69] Burns knocked Usman down early in the fight, but went on to lose the bout via technical knockout in the third round.[70]

Burns faced Stephen Thompson on 10 July 2021 at UFC 264.[71] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[72]

2022

Burns faced Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273 on 9 April 2022.[73] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[74] The fight was awarded the Fight of the Night award.[75] Dana White later announced that Burns would get his win bonus for the fight, despite the loss.[76]

2023

Burns faced Neil Magny on 21 January 2023 at UFC 283.[77] He won the fight via an arm-triangle choke submission in the first round.[78]

Burns faced Jorge Masvidal on 8 April 2023 at UFC 287.[79] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[80]

Burns faced Belal Muhammad on 6 May 2023 at UFC 288.[81] He lost the bout by unanimous decision.[82]

2024

Burns faced Jack Della Maddalena on 9 March 2024 at UFC 299.[83] He lost the bout via knockout in round three.[84]

Brazilian jiu-jitsu lineage

Mitsuyo "Count Koma" Maeda → Carlos Gracie, Sr. → Carlson Gracie → André Pederneiras → Rafael Barros → Gilbert Burns

Championships and accomplishments

Submission grappling

Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Main Achievements (black belt):[8]

  • IBJJF World Champion (2011[86])
  • IBJJF World No-Gi Champion (2013[87])
  • CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Champion (2010[88])
  • UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion (2010)
  • 2nd place IBJJF World Championship (2009[89])
  • 3rd Place IBJJF European Open (2009[90])

Main Achievements (lower belts):[8]

  • 2nd place IBJJF World Championship (2007/2006  brown)
  • 2nd place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2007 brown)

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
29 matches 22 wins 7 losses
By knockout 6 3
By submission 9 0
By decision 7 4
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Pay-per-view bouts

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Submission grappling record

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See also

Notes

  1. under Rafael "Fofitio" Barros[7][8]

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