Gilbert Burns

Gilbert Burns
Burns in 2024
BornGilbert Alexander Pontes Burns[1]
(1986-07-20) 20 July 1986 (age 38)
Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesDurinho
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionLightweight (2012–2019)
Welterweight (2014, 2019–present)
Reach71 in (180 cm)[2]
StyleBrazilian Jiu-jitsu
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofBoca Raton, Florida, U.S.
TeamXtreme Couture (2011–2012)[3]
Blackzilians (2012–2016)[4][5]
Kill Cliff FC (2017–present)[6]
TrainerHenri Hooft (striking)
Neil Melanson (Catch wrestling)
Rank3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [a]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins22
By knockout6
By submission9
By decision7
Losses8
By knockout3
By decision5
Notable relativesHerbert Burns[9]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Submission Grappling
ADCC World Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2015 São Paulo, Brazil -77kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2011 California, USA −76 kg
Silver medal – second place 2009 California, USA −76 kg
World No-GI Championship
Gold medal – first place 2013 California, USA −79.5 kg
Brazilian Championship
Gold medal – first place 2010 São Paulo, Brazil -76 kg
European No-Gi Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Lisbon, Portugal − 82.3 kg
AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro
Gold medal – first place 2010 Abu Dhabi, UAE −74 kg

Gilbert Alexander Pontes Burns (born 20 July 1986) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and submission grappler. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of 10 September 2024, he is #8 in the UFC welterweight rankings.[10]

Burns is an IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Champion (gi and no-gi), CBJJ Brazilian Champion, UAEJJF World Pro Champion, European Open medallist,[8] and ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship medallist.

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

  1. ^ Hywel Teague (31 October 2016). "IBJJF No-Gi Worlds Are This Weekend, See Which Stars Signed Up To Compete". flograppling.com. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Gilbert Burns ("Durinho") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Sin City Fight Night 2 MMA Event Results : The Underground". www.mixedmartialarts.com.
  4. ^ Mike Drahota (17 January 2017). "Report: Several Top Stars Leave Blackzilians". lowkickmma.com.
  5. ^ Guilherme Cruz (29 May 2020). "Bronchitis, ice cream and a life-changing deal: How Gilbert Burns became 'Durinho'". mmafighting.com.
  6. ^ Will Harris (18 July 2017). "The doors are open at @hardknocks365 in Fort Lauderdale and..." instagram.com. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Gilbert Burns | UFC". UFC.com. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  8. ^ a b "BJJ Heroes on Gilbert Burns". bjjheroes.com. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
  9. ^ Cruz, Guilherme (6 June 2020). "Herbert Burns predicts he will hold UFC belt simultaneously with brother Gilbert". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  10. ^ "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  11. ^ Cruz, Guilherme (29 August 2014). "Herbert Burns wants a fast track to One FC title".


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