Gilbert Burns
UFC 2014–present · rated in 4 editions · peak overall 88.0
Scouting report
Multiple-time IBJJF World Champion credentials combined with overhand rights make Gilbert "Durinho" Burns a threat at welterweight. Born in Niteroi, Brazil and training at Kill Cliff FC in Florida, Burns earned a UFC Welterweight Championship opportunity following victories over Tyron Woodley, Demian Maia, and Stephen Thompson. His skill set is driven by a BJJ rating of 81 and a Boxing score of 87.
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Transitioning up to welterweight in 2019, Burns authored a four-fight surge, defeating Mike Davis at lightweight before taking short-notice welterweight victories over Alexey Kunchenko in Uruguay and Gunnar Nelson in Copenhagen. His BJJ world championship grappling, explosive right hand, and physical power are reflected in an 84 Boxing and 95 BJJ.
In 2020, Burns knocked out Demian Maia in round one in Brasilia and dominated former champion Tyron Woodley over five rounds in Las Vegas, earning a title shot against Kamaru Usman at UFC 258 where he dropped the champion before getting stopped, followed by a dominant win over Stephen Thompson at UFC 264. His power hooks and wrestling control anchor his 87 Boxing and 86 Wrestling.
Burns engaged Khamzat Chimaev in a 2022 Fight of the Year war at UFC 273, submitted Neil Magny in Rio at UFC 283, dominated Jorge Masvidal in Miami, and battled Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena despite suffering major shoulder and arm injuries. His power punching and ground game are captured in his 86 Boxing and 96 BJJ.
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