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. One of the top contenders in the promotion's division, Burns has contested for the title of his weight class once in the past and is still unfazed and determined to land another shot while progressing forward.
The 38-year-old Gilbert Burns 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 is now to face Sean Brady on September 7, 2024.
Where does Gilbert Burns rank?
Gilbert Burns is currently ranked as the No. 6 contender in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In the most recent fight, Gilbert Burns was defeated by Jack Della Madddalena by a third-round TKO at UFC 299.
Gilbert Burns' Record
As of September 3, 2024, Gilbert Burns has a professional mixed martial arts record of 22 wins and 7 losses.
| 29 matches | 22 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 3 |
| By submission | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 4 |
Last updated on September 3, 2024
FAQs on Gilbert Burns Ranking
A. Gilbert Burns is a black belt in Jiu-jitsu.
A. Gilbert Burns will fight Sean Brady on September 7, 2024.
A. He is ranked No. 6 in the welterweight division of UFC.
A. He has a professional record of 22 wins and 7 losses as of September 2024.
A. He is 38 years old as of September 2024.
