Gilbert Burns is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and submission grappler who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) welterweight division. He has won several championships and gold medals in grappling competitions. He currently holds the No. 8 position in the UFC welterweight standings as of May 14, 2025.
In his most recent outing, Burns suffered a unanimous decision loss to Sean Brady at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady. He is scheduled to return to the octagon on May 17, 2025, against Michael Morales for his upcoming fight.
Gilbert Burns' Nickname
Gilbert Burns is nicknamed ‘Durinho,’ which means ‘tiny tough guy’ in Portuguese. Vitor Ribeiro playfully gave his older brother the nickname "Todo-Duro" or Hardman (in Portuguese), as he was perceived to be tough. As a result, they considered Gilbert a milder version of his older brother and gave him the nickname ‘Durinho.’
What is Gilbert Burns' MMA record?
Gilbert Burns holds a professional MMA record of 22 wins and eight losses as of May 14, 2025. He has notable victories over fighters like Stephen Thompson, Tyron Woodley, Jorge Masvidal, and Neil Magny. The majority of his wins are via submission(9), decision(7), and knockout(6).
| 30 matches | 22 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 3 |
| By submission | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 5 |
Last updated on May 14, 2025
FAQs on Gilbert Burns Nickname
A. Burns is a Brazilian national.
A. Gilbert Burns is 38 tears old as of May 14, 2025.
A. Gilbert Burns has an orthodox stance.
A. Gilbert Burns faced Sean Brady in his most recent fight.
