Gilbert Burns is a highly accomplished fighter, having held many records in professional mixed martial arts. He was particularly dominant in his early career in the Jiu-Jitsu championship, where he had an unbeatable record. Currently, he competes in the welterweight division of the UFC, where he is ranked No.8 in the weight class as of May 14, 2025
Gilbert Burns is scheduled to return to the octagon on May 17, 2025, and face Michael Morales at the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Gilbert Burns Fighting Style
Gilbert Burns' fighting style is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and he specializes in submission grappling techniques. In addition to being a top fighter, Burns is also a highly skilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, holding a second-degree black belt and having won the world championship three times.
How has Gilbert Burns grappling career been?
Gilbert Burns underwent training at Nova Uniao, and he emerged as the second-place winner in the 2007 World Championship. His profile soared in 2009 after he clinched the silver medal at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
In 2010, Burns took his fighting prowess to the global stage and reigned supreme by winning a series of competitions worldwide. He went as far as the semifinals of the European Open and overcame heavy favorite Celso Venicius at the World Pro Cup trials. Burns also triumphed over Claudio Mattos at the World Cup finals in Abu Dhabi, and in May of that year, he won the Brazilian Nationals. In 2011, Burns's skills reached their peak when he emerged as the gold medalist in the World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships.
In 2015, Burns claimed the bronze medal at the Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling Championships (ADCC). In the main event of “Who's Number One” on April 30, 2021, Burns earned a unanimous decision victory over Rafael Lovato Jr. However, Burns' winning streak was halted on November 6, 2021, when he was caught in a rear-naked choke by Lucas Barbosa and forced to submit in the main event of BJJ Stars 7.
Gilbert Burns' MMA Record
Gilbert Burns holds a professional mixed martial arts record of 22 wins and eightg losses as of May 14, 2025.
| 29 matches | 22 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 3 |
| By submission | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 5 |
FAQs on Gilbert Burns' Fighting Style
A. Gilbert Burns will fight Michael Morales in his next fight.
A. Gilbert Burns boasts a record of 22 wins and 8 losses as of May 14, 2025.
A. Gilbert Burns is ranked No.8 in the welterweight division of the UFC as of May 2025.
A. Gilbert Burns is a Brazilian fighter.
