Xtreme Couture (2011–2012)[3]
Blackzilians (2012–2016)[4][5] Kill Cliff FC (2017–present)[6]
Trainer
Henri Hooft (striking) Neil Melanson (Catch wrestling)
Rank
3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [a]
Years active
2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total
29
Wins
22
By knockout
6
By submission
9
By decision
7
Losses
7
By knockout
3
By decision
4
Notable relatives
Herbert Burns[9]
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
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.[10]
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,[8] 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.[11]
^Hywel Teague (31 October 2016). "IBJJF No-Gi Worlds Are This Weekend, See Which Stars Signed Up To Compete". flograppling.com. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
^"Sin City Fight Night 2 MMA Event Results : The Underground". www.mixedmartialarts.com.
^Mike Drahota (17 January 2017). "Report: Several Top Stars Leave Blackzilians". lowkickmma.com.
^Guilherme Cruz (29 May 2020). "Bronchitis, ice cream and a life-changing deal: How Gilbert Burns became 'Durinho'". mmafighting.com.
^Will Harris (18 July 2017). "The doors are open at @hardknocks365 in Fort Lauderdale and..." instagram.com. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021.
^"Gilbert Burns | UFC". UFC.com. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
^ ab"BJJ Heroes on Gilbert Burns". bjjheroes.com. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
^Cruz, Guilherme (6 June 2020). "Herbert Burns predicts he will hold UFC belt simultaneously with brother Gilbert". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
^"UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
^Cruz, Guilherme (29 August 2014). "Herbert Burns wants a fast track to One FC title".
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