Gilbert Burns is one of the top contenders in the welterweight division of the UFC. Hailing from Niteroi in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the 38-year-old fighter has previously competed against the former champion Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title in the company.
Over the years, with his distinguished skillset and sportsmanship in and out of the octagon, Burns has largely been a fan favorite in most of his fights in the UFC. However, the Brazilian welterweight has had his fair share of losses inside the cage. Let us take a brief look at Gilbert Burns’ losses.
Gilbert Burns’ losses
As of May 14, 2025, Gilbert Burns has suffered eight losses in MMA.
Rashid Magomedov
Gilbert Burns locked horns with Rashid Magomedov on November 7, 2015. Magomedov won the fight via a unanimous decision and handed Burns his first defeat.
Michel Prazeres
On September 24, 2016, Burns faced Michel Prazeres at UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg. He lost the three-rounder via a unanimous decision and incurred the second loss of his career.
Dan Hooker
After suffering the second professional loss to Michel Prazeres, Gilbert Burns immediately bounced back with a two-fight win streak. However, he was stopped by Dan Hooker in a lightweight bout on July 7, 2018, at UFC 226 via a first-round KO.
Kamaru Usman
Gilbert Burns took on Kamaru Usman on February 13, 2021, at UFC 258 for the welterweight championship. The Brazilian got TKO’d during the early seconds of the third round of the fight and lost via a third-round TKO.
Khamzat Chimaev
On April 9, 2022, Gilbert Burns faced Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273. After three rounds of intense fist exchanges and grappling, Chimaev secured a unanimous decision win over Burns.
Belal Muhammad
Gilbert Burns vs. Belal Muhammad took place on May 6, 2023, at UFC 288, as more or less of a title eliminator matchup. Burns suffered a unanimous decision loss to Muhammad in the fight.
Jack Della Maddalena
Gilbert Burns faced Jack Della Maddalena on March 9, 2024, at UFC 299. He lost the fight via a third-round knockout.
Sean Brady
Sean Brady and Gilbert Burns faced each other on September 7, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady. The 38-year-old Brazilian suffered a unanimous decision loss in the fight.
FAQs on Gilbert Burns Losses
A. Gilbert Burns has lost eight fights as of May 14, 2025.
A. Over the years, Gilbert Burns has lost to Rashid Magomedov, Michel Prazeres, Dan Hooker, Kamaru Usman, Khamzat Chimaev, Belal Muhammad, Jack Della Maddalena, and Sean Brady respectively.
A. Gilbert Burns is ranked as the No. 8 contender in the welterweight division of the UFC as of may 2025.
A. Gilbert Burns is 38 years old as of May 2025.
A. Gilbert Burns is a Brazilian citizen.
