Gilbert Burns is a 38-year-old professional fighter from Brazil competing in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Starting his professional career in 2012, the Brazilian currently boasts a record of 22 wins and 7 losses in MMA as of September 3, 2024. Burns is one of the most hardworking people in and out of the octagon. His commitment to the sport can be imagined from the fact that, he fought three times in 2023, winning two of them and losing only to Belal Muhammad in a title eliminator matchup.
Gilbert Burns Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gilbert Burns' primary fighting style is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and he uses submission grappling as his main technique in the UFC Welterweight division, where he is currently ranked No. 6. Prior to his UFC career, Burns achieved success as a three-time World Champion and Abu Dhabi World Pro gold medalist in submission grappling.
As a young boy, Gilbert Burns began training in jiu-jitsu after his father made a deal with a customer to fix their car in exchange for three months of lessons for all of his sons. Burns' training took place at Academia Associação Oriente, which was part of the Nova União organization and was overseen by Welton Ribeiro. Gilbert Burns started Jiu Jitsu at the age of 12 in 1998. He started MMA in 2011. “I started jiu-jitsu in 1998 when I was 12 years old and started MMA in 2011,” according to Gilbert Burns on the official website of the UFC.
When did Gilbert Burns make his professional debut?
Gilbert Burns, having won the World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships in 2011, decided to shift his focus to mixed martial arts (MMA) and made his professional debut in January 2012. In 2012, he was chosen by Vitor Belfort, a UFC fighter, to be the head grappling coach for Team Vitor on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.
Burns made his UFC debut on July 26, 2014, at UFC on Fox 12, filling in for an injured Viscardi Andrade and fighting promotional newcomer Andreas Stahl. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
His next scheduled fight was against Josh Thomson on March 21, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 62, but Thomson withdrew due to an undisclosed injury. He was replaced by Alex Oliveira. Although Burns appeared to lose the first two rounds, he managed to mount a comeback and submit Oliveira in the third round, earning his second straight Performance of the Night bonus.
Last updated on September 3, 2024
FAQs on Gilbert burns' Fighting Style
A. Gilbert Burns decided to focus primarily on mixed martial arts after winning the 2011 World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships. He made his professional debut in January 2012.
A. He is 38 years old as of September 3, 2024.
A. Gilbert Burns currently boasts a record of 22 wins and 7 losses in MMA as of September 2024.
A. He is from Brazil.
