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  • Gilbert Burns Signs With UFC BJJ Following MMA Retirement

    Gilbert Burns Signs With UFC BJJ Following MMA Retirement

    Gilbert Burns is no longer a UFC fighter, but he will still be active with the UFC under a different banner. Today,MMAFighting broke the news that Gilbert Burns has signed with UFC BJJ.

    They noted that while UFC BJJ has not officially made the announcement, Burns is seemingly scheduled to debut in the bowl in the coming months. In April at UFC Winnipeg, Gilbert hung up the MMA gloves and called it a retirement after his loss against Mike Malott in the main event.

    Now, he enters back into the world of BJJ. Burns is of course no stranger to jiu-jitsu, winning gold at the IBJJF World Championship in 2011 and capturing the 2010 IBJJF no-gi world title.

    UFC BJJ’s next event is on May 21, headlined by Mikey Musumeci vs. Kevin Dantzler and Cassia Moura vs. Bia Basilio. Burns being signed could be announced then, if not before.

     

  • Gilbert Burns Retires Following UFC Winnipeg Loss

    Gilbert Burns Retires Following UFC Winnipeg Loss

    Gilbert ‘Durinho’ Burns has retired from UFC following his round three TKO loss at UFC Winnipeg on Saturday night against Mike Malott.

    Gilbert Burns is 22-10 in his career, but sadly, he leaves on a five fight losing streak. Gilbert’s last win was against Jorge Masvidal in 2023. But, his last five losses were against tough competition, including former champions and rising challengers.

    For Gilbert, this is the end of a long career which started in 2012. Following his loss on Saturday, Gilbert Burns, alongside his coaches, brother, wife and kids, gave an emotional speech and thanked each one of them. He also thanked the fan, and everyone who helped him in his career.

    https://x.com/ufc/status/2045697625274364092?s=46

    Despite the 39 year olds career being in the down slope in recent years, Burns has beaten some legendary names including the likes of Stephen Thompson, Damien Maia and Tyron Woodley, all while being on a six fight win streak at the time.

    Gilbert Burns is a bonafide legend in the game, and we wish him the best in his retirement.

     

  • UFC Winnipeg: Malott vs. Burns Full Card Results

    UFC Winnipeg: Malott vs. Burns Full Card Results

    UFC Fight Night Winnipeg was live from Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The event was headlined by a welterweight clash between Mike Malott and Gilbert Burns, in what would be a changing of the guard in the Welterweight Division.

    We also saw a few knockouts and big finishes to excite the Canadian fans. You can see the full UFC FIght Night results below.

    • Mike Malott def. Gilbert Burns via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 2:08
    • Charles Jourdain def. Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
    • Jai Herbert def. Mandel Nallo via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 2:05
    • Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Karine Silva unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
    • Gauge Young def. Thiago Moises via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
    • Marcio Barbosa def. Dennis Buzukja via knockout (punch) – Round 1:20
    • Robert Valentin def. Julien Leblanc via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:22
    • Gokhan Saricam def. Tanner Boser via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 4:43
    • Melissa Croden def. Daria Zhelezniakova via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
    • JJ Aldrich def. Jamey-Lyn Horth via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
    • John Castaneda vs. Mark Vologdin declared majority draw (29-27 Castaneda, 28-28, 28-28)
    • John Yannis def. Jamie Siraj via TKO (elbows) – Round 1, 2:43