Learn more about Gilbert Burns' UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Nickname means “Little tough one”
- Pro since 2012
- Eight wins by submission (3 RNC, 5 armbar), six by knockout
- Ten first round finishes
- Has won eight of his last 11
UFC History
UFC 264 (7/10/21) Burns won a three round unanimous decision over Stephen Thompson
UFC 258 (2/13/21) Burns was stopped by Kamaru Usman via strikes at :34 of the third round in a fight for the UFC welterweight title
UFC on ESPN (5/30/20) Burns won a five round unanimous decision over Tyron Woodley
UFC Fight Night (3/14/20) Burns stopped Demian Maia via strikes at 2:34 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (9/28/19) Burns won a three round unanimous decision over Gunnar Nelson
UFC Fight Night (8/10/19) Burns won a three round unanimous decision over Aleksei Kunchenko
UFC Fight Night (4/27/19) Burns submitted Mike Davis via rear naked choke at 4:16 of the second round
UFC 231 (12/8/18) Burns won a three round unanimous decision over Olivier Aubin-Mercier
UFC 226 (7/6/18) Burns was knocked out by Dan Hooker at 2:28 of the first round
UFC on FOX (4/14/18) Burns knocked out Dan Moret at :59 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (9/16/17) Burns knocked out Jason Saggo at 4:55 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (9/24/16) Burns lost a three round unanimous decision to Michel Prazeres
UFC Fight Night (7/7/16) Burns submitted Lukasz Sajewski via armbar at 4:57 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (11/7/15) Burns lost a three round unanimous decision to Rashid Magomedov
UFC Fight Night (3/21/15) Burns submitted Alex Oliveira via armbar at 4:14 of the third round
UFC 179 (10/25/14) Burns submitted Christos Giagos via armbar at 4:57 of the first round
UFC on FOX (7/26/14) Burns won a three round unanimous decision over Andreas Stahl
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started jiu-jitsu in 1998 when I was 12 years old, and started MMA in 2011.
What ranks and titles have you held? 2nd place in No Gi IBJJF World Rankings (Middleweight) and 4-time World Jiu-Jitsu champion.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a privilege and a dream come true. It’s an important accomplished goal and I’m looking forward to winning the belt, because that’s the main goal.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I studied Physical Education but did not graduate.
What was your job before you started fighting? I used to work at a car wash. I also worked as a tire repairman and worked at an office running errands.
If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Third degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu
Favorite grappling technique: Armbar
Favorite Striking technique: Spinning kick
