Gilbert Burns

Gilbert Alexander Pontes Burns (born 20 July 1986) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and submission grappler. As of 12 March 2024, he is #6 in the UFC welterweight rankings.

Gilbert Burns
Burns in 2022
BornGilbert Alexander Pontes Burns
(1986-07-20) 20 July 1986
Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesDurinho
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionLightweight (2012–2019)
Welterweight (2014, 2019–present)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StyleBrazilian Jiu-jitsu
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofLantana, Florida, U.S.
TeamXtreme Couture (2011–2012)
Blackzilians (2012–2016)
Kill Cliff FC (2017–present)
TrainerHenri Hooft (striking)
Neil Melanson (Catch wrestling)
Rank3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total29
Wins22
By knockout6
By submission9
By decision7
Losses7
By knockout3
By decision4
Notable relativesHerbert Burns
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Submission Grappling
ADCC World Championship
2015 São Paulo, Brazil -77kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Championship
2011 California, USA −76 kg
2009 California, USA −76 kg
World No-GI Championship
2013 California, USA −79.5 kg
Brazilian Championship
2010 São Paulo, Brazil -76 kg
European No-Gi Championship
2010 Lisbon, Portugal − 82.3 kg
AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro
2010 Abu Dhabi, UAE −74 kg

An IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Champion (gi and no-gi), CBJJ Brazilian Champion, UAEJJF World Pro Champion, and European Open medallist before transitioning to MMA, Burns is an ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship medallist and currently competes in the Welterweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

He is the older brother of fellow UFC fighter Herbert Burns.

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