Herbert Burns

For the Canadian banker, see Herbert D. Burns.
Herbert Burns
BornHerbert Mitchell Pontes Burns
(1988-02-02) February 2, 1988 (age 36)
Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesThe Blaze
ResidenceLantana, Florida, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach73+1⁄2 in (187 cm)[2]
StyleBrazilian Jiu-jitsu
Submission wrestling
TeamEvolve MMA (2013–2015)[3]
Kill Cliff FC (2017–present)[4]
The Way Martial Arts (2022–present)[5]
TrainerHenri Hooft (striking)
Neil Melanson (Catch wrestling)
Rank3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[6] under Rafael "Fofitio" Barros and Gilbert Burns[7]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins11
By knockout1
By submission8
By decision2
Losses6
By knockout4
By decision2
Notable relativesGilbert Burns (brother)[8]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Representing  Brazil
American Nogi Championship
Gold medal – first place 2018 Middleweight (Black)[9]
Pan American Nogi Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2018 New York, USA -76 kg[10]
Dallas Fall Open Nogi Championship
Gold medal – first place 2018 Middleweight (Black)[11]
Gold medal – first place 2018 Absolute (Black)[11]
Miami Spring Open Nogi Championship
Gold medal – first place 2018 -76 kg (Black)[12]

Herbert Mitchell Pontes Burns[13] (born February 2, 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the younger brother of fellow UFC fighter, Gilbert Burns.

  1. ^ "Herbert Burns". ufc.com. 14 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Herbert Burns | UFC". www.ufc.com. 14 August 2019. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  3. ^ Guilherme Cruz (December 20, 2018). "Ready for Titan FC debut, Herbert Burns opens up on 'weird' relationship with ONE Championship". mmafighting.com.
  4. ^ "Herbert Burns on moving to Florida, seeking redemption in the cage". graciemag.com. May 7, 2017.
  5. ^ "Lutador do UFC, Herbert Burns inaugura academia própria na Flórida: "sempre tive esse sonho"". istoe.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). March 28, 2022.
  6. ^ "Herbert "The Blaze" Burns — The Way Martial Arts". theway-martialarts.com. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  7. ^ "Herbert Burns Plans To Seize Opportunity Against Movlid Khaibulaev". sg.news.yahoo.com. February 7, 2017.
  8. ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2020-06-06). "Herbert Burns predicts he will hold UFC belt simultaneously with brother Gilbert". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  9. ^ "American National IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2018". Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  10. ^ "Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2018". Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  11. ^ a b "Dallas Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2018". Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  12. ^ "Miami Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2017". Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  13. ^ "International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation -". www.ibjjfdb.com. Retrieved 2024-11-08.