Everything you need to know about mixed martial artist and UFC Welterweight star Gilbert Burns.
Gilbert Burns Profile
Name | Gilbert Alexander Pontes Burns |
Age | 39 |
Height | 5' 10" (178cm) |
Reach | 71" (180cm) |
Weight | 170 lbs |
Weight Class(es) | Welterweight |
Gilbert Burns Record
Burns' record is 22-9-0 but you have to go back three years for his last win in April 2023, over three rounds against Jorge Masvidal.
Since then, the Brazilian has lost to Belal Muhammad, Jack Della Maddalena, Sean Brady and Michael Morales.
It was a tough run with both Muhammad and Della Maddalena going on to win the 170lb title after beating Burns, while Brady's impressive streak also found him in the title conversation.
Initially a Lightweight, Burns moved up to Welterweight in August 2019 and won four straight bouts to earn a title opportunity.
This included signature wins over fellow BJJ blackbelt Demian Maia and former champion Tyron Woodley.
Burns fought Kamaru Usman for the belt at UFC 258 in Las Vegas, being stopped early in the third round by TKO via ground and pound after being floored with a power jab. It was Usman's third straight defence as Welterweight champion.
Burns bounced back with a win against Stephen Thompson later in 2021, before being matched up with the much-feared and hyped Khamzat Chimaev.
In what was a fast-paced, fight of the year contender, Burns dropped the Russian at the end of the second round with a right hand.
Ultimately losing a unanimous decision, the Brazilian became the first to go the distance with the now Middleweight Champion in 10 pro fights, including four in the UFC.
Burns is in a tough spot as he next faces rising Welterweight challenger Mike Malott (13-2-1).
The former title challenger is on a run of four straight defeats as he heads to Malott's native Canada.
Gilbert Burns Last Fight
In his last fight in May, Burns was finished by TKO in the first round by surging contender Morales, with the unbeaten Ecuadorian fighter also dismantling Brady within one round since that fight.
Gilbert Burns Next Fight
Gilbert Burns faces Mike Malott in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott on Saturday April 18th at the Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Gilbert Burns Height and Weight
Gilbert Burns is 5'10" (178cm) and he weighs 170 pounds.
Gilbert Burns Age
Burns was born on July 20th, 1986 and as of writing, he is 39 years of age.
Gilbert Burns Fighting Style
Burns has been among the elite in the Welterweight division for many years and is a world class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, boasting a 3rd degree black belt and five UFC submissions from fifteen wins.
He combines this grappling with explosive striking, often sets a high tempo for his opponents and has scored three KO/TKO victories.
Gilbert Burns Net Worth
It is estimated that Burns has a net worth of $5m.
This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group.
