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. As of 10 September 2024, he is #8 in the UFC welterweight rankings.[10]

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]

  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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