Gilbert Burns is among the top professional mixed martial artists currently active on the professional circuit. He is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and competes in the welterweight division (170 lbs). One of the top contenders in the division, Burns has contested for the title of his weight class once in the past.
The 38-year-old fighter earlier competed against the former champion Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title in 2021. Burns has already made three octagon appearances in 2023. He was offered his third fight of 2023 against Belal Muhammad as a co-main event at UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo on May 6, 2023. Burns was defeated by Muhammad via a unanimous decision. He returned to the octagon for the first time in 2024 in the pay-per-view event of UFC 299 in a welterweight showdown against Jack Della Maddalena. He lost the fight via a third-round TKO and was also defeated in his next fight by Sean Brady on September 7, 2024.
Where does Gilbert Burns rank?
As of May 14, 2025, Gilbert Burns is currently ranked as the No.8 contender in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In the most recent fight, Gilbert Burns was defeated by Sean Brady by a unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady on September 7, 2024.
Gilbert Burns' Record
As of May 14, 2025, Gilbert Burns has a professional mixed martial arts record of 22 wins and 8 losses (22-8-0).
| 30 matches | 22 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 3 |
| By submission | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 5 |
FAQs on Gilbert Burns Ranking
A. Gilbert Burns is a black belt in Jiu-jitsu.
A. Gilbert Burns will fight Michael Morales on May 17, 2025.
A. He is ranked No.8 in the welterweight division of UFC.
A. He has a professional record of 22 wins and 8 losses as of May 2025.
A. He is 38 years old as of May 2025.
