Gilbert Burns

When Burns was young, his father offered to fix a customer's car in exchange for three months of jiu-jitsu lessons for all of his boys.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/10/the-auto-shop-deal-that-launched-ufc-179-fighter-gilbert-burns-mma-career |title=The auto-shop deal that launched UFC 179 fighter Gilbert Burns' MMA career |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Christian Stein |date=25 October 2014}} Burns started training at Academia Associação Oriente, an affiliate of Nova União led by Welton Ribeiro.

He was given the nickname 'Durinho' after his older brother was called 'Todo-Duro' which roughly translates as a tough guy, and the suffix -inho was added for Burns to indicate the diminutive, or a little tough guy.{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Phil |title=The 20 Best BJJ Nicknames |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/the-20-best-bjj-nicknames/ |website=Jitsmagazine |access-date=3 July 2023}}

He trained with Nova União until the 2007 World Championship, where he came in second place.

In 2009, Burns became recognized when he won the silver medal at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship.

In 2010, Burns attained a high level of international success competing worldwide. He reached the semifinals of the European Open in January; he defeated heavy favorite Celso Venicius at the World Pro Cup trials; he won the World Cup finals in Abu Dhabi against Claudio Mattos, and he won the Brazilian Nationals in May.

In 2011, Burns achieved his highest recognition as he won the gold medal in the 2011 World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships.

In 2015, Burns won bronze at Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling championships (ADCC).

In November 2020, Burns challenged Nate Diaz to a grappling match on an upcoming Submission Underground event, but the match didn't come to fruition.{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/gilbert-burns-challenges-nate-diaz-to-400k-grappling-match-on-submission-underground/ | title=Gilbert Burns Challenges Nate Diaz to $400k Grappling Match on Submission Underground | date=13 November 2020 }}

Burns faced Rafael Lovato Jr. in the main event of Who's Number One on 30 April 2021 and won a unanimous decision.{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/whos-number-one-rafael-lovato-jr-v-gilbert-burns-full-results-and-review/ | title=Who's Number One: Rafael Lovato Jr v Gilbert Burns Full Results and Review | date=May 2021 }}

He then fought against Lucas Barbosa in the main event of BJJ Stars 7 on 6 November 2021. Burns lost by submission after being caught in a rear-naked choke.{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/bjj-stars-7-full-results-and-review/ | title=BJJ Stars 7 Full Results and Review | date=9 November 2021 }}

After winning the 2011 World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships, Burns decided to make mixed martial arts his main focus and made his professional debut in January 2012.

In 2012, Burns was chosen by UFC fighter Vitor Belfort to be the head grappling coach for Team Vitor on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.[http://www.graciemag.com/2012/05/the-2-jiu-jitsu-lessons-from-tuf-brazil-you-didnt-see-on-tv/ 2 Jiu-Jitsu lessons from TUF Brazil you didn't see on TV] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030558/http://www.graciemag.com/2012/05/the-2-jiu-jitsu-lessons-from-tuf-brazil-you-didnt-see-on-tv/ |date=4 March 2016 }} graciemag.com (21 May 2012)

Burns made his debut on 26 July 2014 at UFC on Fox 12, replacing an injured Viscardi Andrade against promotional newcomer Andreas Stahl.{{cite news |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/5/22/5741800/gilbert-burns-replaces-injured-viscardi-andrade-at-ufc-on-fox-12 |title=Gilbert Burns replaces injured Viscardi Andrade at UFC on FOX 12 |publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Guilherme Cruz |access-date=2014-05-22 |date=2014-05-22}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://fansided.com/2014/07/26/ufc-fox-12-results-gilbert-burns-edges-andreas-stahl-via-decision/|title=UFC on FOX 12 results: Gilbert Burns edges Andreas Stahl via decision|date=July 26, 2014|author=Josh Sanchez|website=fansided.com}}

Burns faced promotional newcomer Christos Giagos in a lightweight bout on 25 October 2014 at UFC 179.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/9/9/6128539/rfa-champ-christos-giagos-signs-with-the-ufc-meets-gilbert-burns-in |title=RFA champ Christos Giagos signs with the UFC, meets Gilbert Burns in Brazil |author=Guilherme Cruz |publisher=mmafighting.com |access-date=2014-09-09 |date=2014-09-09}} He won the bout via submission in the first round. The win also earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus award.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/10/ufc-179-bonuses-jose-aldo-chad-mendes-fabio-maldonado-gilbert-burns-win-50000 |title=UFC 179 bonuses: Jose Aldo, Chad Mendes, Fabio Maldonado, Gilbert Burns win $50,000 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff |access-date=2014-10-26 |date=2014-10-26}}

Burns was expected to face Josh Thomson on 21 March 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62.{{cite news |url=http://cagepages.com/2015/01/21/josh-thomson-vs-gilbert-burns-slated-ufc-fight-night-62/ |title=Josh Thomson vs. Gilbert Burns slated for UFC Fight Night 62 |publisher=cagepages.com |author=Sean Bio |access-date=2014-05-09 |date=2014-05-09}} However, on 26 February, Thomson pulled out of the fight with an undisclosed injury, and was replaced by Alex Oliveira.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/2/26/8116635/josh-thomson-injured-out-of-ufc-fight-night-62-co-main-event-bout |title=Josh Thomson injured, out of UFC Fight Night 62 co-main event bout against Gilbert Burns |publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Guilherme Cruz |date=2015-02-26 |access-date=2015-02-26}} After arguably dropping the first two rounds, Burns rallied to win the fight via submission in the third round.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/03/ufc-fight-night-62-results-gilbert-burns-struggles-but-eventually-taps-alex-oliveira |title=UFC Fight Night 62 results: Gilbert Burns struggles, but eventually taps Alex Oliveira |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Ben Fowlkes |date=2015-03-21 |access-date=2015-03-21}} This win also earned him his second straight Performance of the Night bonus.{{Cite web |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2015/03/ufc-fight-night-62-bonuses-on-card-with-nine-stoppages-who-won-50000 |title=UFC Fight Night 62 bonuses: On card with nine stoppages, who won $50,000? |date=2015-03-22 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en |access-date=2019-10-29}}

Burns was expected to face Norman Parke on 30 May 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/03/norman-parke-says-hes-fighting-gilbert-burns-at-ufc-fight-night-67-in-brazil |title=Norman Parke says he's fighting Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night 67 in Brazil |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff |date=2015-03-31 |access-date=2015-03-31}} However, Burns pulled out of the fight due to injury in late April and was replaced by Francisco Trinaldo.{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/4/27/8503849/gilbert-burns-injury-norman-parke-francisco-trinaldo-replacement-ufc-fight-night-67-ufc-news |title=Injury forces Gilbert Burns out of Norman Parke fight; Francisco Trinaldo steps up |publisher=bloodyelbow.com |author=Lucas Rezende |date=2015-04-27 |access-date=2015-04-27}}

Burns faced Rashid Magomedov at UFC Fight Night 77 on 7 November 2015.{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/8/6/9111695/report-gilbert-burns-vs-rashid-magomedov-set-for-sao-paulo-in-november-ufc-news- |title=Gilbert Burns vs. Rashid Magomedov set for São Paulo in November |publisher=bloodyelbow.com |author=Lucas Rezende |date=2015-08-06 |access-date=2015-08-06}} After getting knocked down multiple times during the bout, he lost the first fight via unanimous decision, marking his first loss in his MMA career.{{cite web |url=http://www.sovsport.ru/news/text-item/856609 |title=Rashid Magomedov beat Brazilian BJJ World champion |publisher=sovsport.ru |author=Sergey Vashchenko |date=2015-08-11}}

Burns next faced Łukasz Sajewski on 7 July 2016 at UFC Fight Night 90.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/ufc-fight-night-90-adds-number-of-new-bouts-including-mike-pyle-vs-alberto-mina |title=UFC Fight Night 90 adds number of new bouts |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff |date=2016-05-03 |access-date=2016-05-03}} He won the fight via submission in the closing seconds of the first round.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/ufc-fight-night-90-results-gilbert-burns-armbar-gets-lukasz-sajewski-to-tap-with-3-seconds-left-in-first |title=UFC Fight Night 90 results: Gilbert Burns' armbar gets Lukasz Sajewski to tap with 3 seconds left in first |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Ben Fowlkes |date=2016-07-07 |access-date=2016-07-07}}

Burns faced Michel Prazeres on 24 September 2016 at UFC Fight Night 95.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/burns-vs-prazeres-and-gillespie-vs-silva-added-to-ufc-fight-night-95-in-brazil |title=Gilbert Burns vs. Michel Prazeres added to UFC Fight Night 95 in Brazil |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff |date=2016-08-04 |access-date=2016-08-04}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/09/ufc-fight-night-95-results-michel-prazeres-goes-to-judges-again-sweeps-gilbert-burns |title=UFC Fight Night 95 results: Michel Prazeres goes to judges again, sweeps Gilbert Burns |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Steven Marrocco |access-date=2016-09-24 |date=2016-09-24}}

Burns was scheduled to meet Paul Felder on 11 February 2017 at UFC 208.{{cite news |url=http://severemma.com/2016/12/paul-felder-super-excited-fighting-close-home-gilbert-burns-ufc-208/ |title=Paul Felder "super excited" to be fighting close to home against Gilbert Burns at UFC 208 |publisher=severemma.com |author=Niall McGrath |date=2016-12-19 |access-date=2016-12-19}} However, Burns pulled out of the fight in mid-January citing injury.{{cite web |title=Gilbert Burns injured, UFC seeking replacement for Paul Felder |url=https://mymmanews.com/paul-felder-ufc-208/ |publisher=mymmanews.com |author=Eric Kowal |date=2017-01-17 |access-date=2017-01-17}}

Burns faced Jason Saggo on 16 September 2017 at UFC Fight Night 116.{{cite news |url=https://www.fightful.com/multiple-fights-added-ufc-fight-night-pittsburgh |title=Multiple fights added To UFC Fight Night: Pittsburgh |publisher=fansided.com |author=David Tees |date=2017-07-23 |access-date=2017-07-23}} He won the fight via knockout in the second round.{{Cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/09/ufc-pittsburgh-results-gilbert-burns-scores-walk-off-finish-of-jason-saggo |title=UFC-Pittsburgh results: Gilbert Burns scores thunderous walk-off KO of Jason Saggo |date=2017-09-17 |work=MMAjunkie |access-date=2017-09-17 |language=en-US}}

In the beginning of November 2017, Burns stated he had signed a new, four-fight contract with UFC.{{cite web |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/11/2/16597448/gilbert-burns-signs-new-four-fight-deal-ufc |title=Gilbert Burns signs new four-fight deal with the UFC |date=2017-11-02 |author=Guilherme Cruz |publisher=mmafighting.com}}

Burns was scheduled to face Olivier Aubin-Mercier on 24 February 2018 at UFC on Fox 28.{{Cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/olivier-aubin-mercier-vs-gilbert-burns-booked-for-ufc-on-fox-28 |title=Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Gilbert Burns booked for UFC on FOX 28 |date=2017-12-15 |work=MMAjunkie |access-date=2017-12-15 |language=en-US}} However, on 21 February 2018, both Burns and Aubin-Mercier were pulled from the card, as promotional medical team deemed Burns would be unsafe to meet lightweight upper limit of 156 Ibs limit upon his arrival at the fight week.{{Cite news |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/2/21/17036504/gilbert-burns-vs-olivier-aubin-mercier-scratched-from-ufc-on-fox-28 |title=Gilbert Burns vs. Olivier Aubin-Mercier scratched from UFC on FOX 28 |work=MMA Fighting |access-date=2018-02-21}}

Burns was linked to a fight with Lando Vannata on 14 April 2018 at UFC on Fox 29.{{cite web |url=http://mmadna.nl/gilbert-burns-vecht-tegen-lando-vannata-tijdens-ufc-on-fox-29-in-glendale/ |title=Gilbert Burns vecht tegen Lando Vannata tijdens UFC on FOX 29 in Glendale |last=DNA |first=MMA |website=mmadna.nl |date=23 February 2018 |language=en-US |access-date=2018-02-23}} However, the pairing never materialized as Vannata was unable to accept the fight for this date/event as he was still rehabilitating a recent arm injury,{{Cite news |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/3/18/17135450/mma-news-gilbert-burns-vs-lando-vannata-not-happening-ufc-on-fox-29 |title=Gilbert Burns vs. Lando Vannata not happening at UFC on FOX 29 |publisher=bloodyelbow.com |author=Mookie Alexander |date=2018-03-18 |access-date=2018-03-18 |archive-date=29 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629102300/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/3/18/17135450/mma-news-gilbert-burns-vs-lando-vannata-not-happening-ufc-on-fox-29 |url-status=dead }} instead Burns was scheduled to face newcomer Dan Moret in this event.{{Cite news |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/3/27/17167512/gilbert-burns-faces-octagon-newcomer-dan-moret-ufc-on-fox-29-glendale |title=Gilbert Burns faces Octagon newcomer Dan Moret at UFC on FOX 29 |work=MMA Fighting |access-date=2018-03-28}} He won the fight via knockout one minute into the second round.{{Cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/04/ufc-on-fox-29-results-gilbert-burns-scores-walk-off-finish-of-dan-moret |title=UFC on FOX 29 results: Gilbert Burns scores walk-off finish of Dan Moret |date=2018-04-14 |work=MMAjunkie |access-date=2018-04-15 |language=en-US}}

Burns faced Dan Hooker on 7 July 2018 at UFC 226.{{Cite news |url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/05/gilbert-burns-dan-hooker-slated-ufc-226-las-vegas |title=Gilbert Burns vs. Dan Hooker slated for UFC 226 in Las Vegas |date=2018-05-19 |work=MMAjunkie |access-date=2018-05-19 |language=en-US}} He lost the fight via knockout in the first round, being finished for the first time in his MMA career.{{Cite news |url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/ufc-226-results-dan-hooker-knocks-out-gilbert-burns-for-fourth-straight-finish |title=UFC 226 results: Dan Hooker knocks out Gilbert Burns for fourth straight finish |date=2018-07-08 |work=MMAjunkie |access-date=2018-07-08 |language=en-US}}

The bout with Olivier Aubin-Mercier was rescheduled and eventually took place on 8 December 2018 at UFC 231.{{cite news |url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/08/gilbert-burns-vs-olivier-aubin-mercier-ufc-231-toronto |title=Gilbert Burns vs. Olivier Aubin-Mercier re-booked for UFC 231 in Toronto |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff |date=2018-08-22 |access-date=2018-08-22}} Burns won the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/12/8/18132509/ufc-231-results-gilbert-burns-cruises-to-decision-over-olivier-aubin-mercier |title=UFC 231 results: Gilbert Burns cruises to decision over Olivier Aubin-Mercier |last=Doyle |first=Dave |date=2018-12-08 |website=MMA Fighting |access-date=2018-12-09}}

Burns was expected to face returning veteran Eric Wisely on 27 April 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson.{{Cite web |url=https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/ultimate-encaminha-gilbert-durinho-x-eric-wisely-no-ufc-fort-lauderdale-27-de-abril.ghtml |title=UFC sets Gilbert Durinho vs. Eric Wisely at UFC Fort Lauderdale, April 27 |publisher=sportv.globo.com |author=Raphael Marinho |date=2019-03-29 |access-date=2019-03-29 |language=pt |archive-date=29 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329190434/https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/ultimate-encaminha-gilbert-durinho-x-eric-wisely-no-ufc-fort-lauderdale-27-de-abril.ghtml |url-status=dead }} However, it was reported on 18 April that Wisely pulled out of the bout, citing injury. He was replaced by newcomer Mike Davis.{{Cite web |url=http://mmadna.nl/short-notice-ufc-debuut-voor-mike-davis-tegen-gilbert-burns-tijdens-ufc-fort-lauderdale/ |title=Short notice UFC debut for Mike Davis against Gilbert Burns during UFC Fort Lauderdale |publisher=mmadna.nl |author=Marcel Dorff |access-date=2019-04-19 |date=2019-04-18 |language=nl}} Burns won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.{{Cite web |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/04/27/ufc-fort-lauderdale-results-gilbert-burns/ |title=UFC Fort Lauderdale Results: Gilbert Burns Utilizes Superior Grappling to Submit Mike Davis |last=Doherty |first=Dan |date=2019-04-27 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US |access-date=2019-04-29}}

Burns returned to the welterweight facing Alexey Kunchenko on 10 August 2019 at UFC Fight Night 156, replacing injured Laureano Staropoli.{{Cite web |url=https://mmadna.nl/gilbert-burns-pakt-short-notice-gevecht-tegen-alexey-kunchenko-tijdens-ufc-montevideo/ |title=Gilbert Burns pakt short notice gevecht tegen Alexey Kunchenko tijdens UFC Montevideo |last=DNA |first=MMA |date=30 July 2019 |language=en-US |access-date=2019-07-30}} He won the fight via unanimous decision, marking Kunchenko's first loss in his career.{{Cite web |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/08/10/ufc-uruguay-results-gilbert-burns-alexey-kunchenko-first-loss/ |title=UFC Uruguay Results: Gilbert Burns Gives Alexey Kunchenko First Career Loss |last=Harshman |first=Heath |date=2019-08-10 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US |access-date=2019-08-11}}

Burns stepped in as a late replacement to face Gunnar Nelson, on 28 September 2019 at UFC Fight Night 160.{{Cite web |url=https://mmadna.nl/gilbert-burns-vervangt-thiago-alves-tegen-gunnar-nelson-tijdens-ufc-kopenhagen/ |title=Gilbert Burns vervangt Thiago Alves tegen Gunnar Nelson tijdens UFC Kopenhagen |author=Marcel Dorff |date=15 September 2019 |language=nl |access-date=2022-08-03}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/09/28/ufc-copenhagen-results-gunnar-nelson-vs-gilbert-burns/ |title=UFC Copenhagen Results: Gilbert Burns Wins Decision Over Gunnar Nelson |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2019-09-28 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US |access-date=2019-09-29}}

As the first fight of his new, four-fight contract, Burns faced Demian Maia on 14 March 2020 at UFC Fight Night 170.{{Cite web |url=https://mmainsight.com/ufc/demian-maia-to-fight-gilbert-burns-at-ufc-fight-night-170 |title=Demian Maia To Fight Gilbert Burns At UFC Fight Night 170 |last=Cole |first=Ross |date=2020-01-05 |website=MMA Insight |language=en-US |access-date=2020-01-05}}{{cite tweet |user=GilbertDurinho |number=1214749383675256832 |title=Now it's official contract is signed! I'm fighting Demian Maia March 14 Co-main event March 14 in 🇧🇷 and also I renew my contract to 4 more fights thanks @ufc huge thanks to @seanshelby @danawhite and my manager best in the business @AliAbdelaziz00 #BlessedAndGrateful #2020Vision |date=8 January 2020}} He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.{{Cite web |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/03/14/ufc-brasilia-results-gilbert-burns-vs-demian-maia/ |title=UFC Brasilia Results: Gilbert Burns Knocks Out Maia, Calls Out Covington |last=Gibbons |first=Justin |date=2020-03-14 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US |access-date=2020-03-15}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{cite web |title=UFC Brasilia Bonuses: Gilbert Burns topples Demian Maia for $50,000 |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-brasilia-fighter-bonuses-gilbert-burns-stops-demian-maia-to-take-the-torch-and-50k |publisher=mmaweekly.com |author=Staff |date=2020-03-14 |access-date=2020-03-14}}

Burns faced Tyron Woodley on 30 May 2020 in the main event of UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns.{{Cite web |title=Tyron Woodley to fight Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night on May 30 |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29194139/sources-tyron-woodley-fight-gilbert-burns-ufc-fight-night-30 |website=ESPN |date=19 May 2020 |language=en-US |access-date=2020-05-19}} After knocking Woodley down in the first round and mostly dominating the former champion throughout the fight, Burns won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |title=UFC Vegas Results: Gilbert Burns Dominates Tyron Woodley |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/05/31/ufc-vegas-results-gilbert-burns-dominates-tyron-woodley/ |last=Evanoff |first=Josh |date=2020-05-31 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US |access-date=2020-05-31}} This win also earned him his fourth Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web |title=UFC Las Vegas bonuses: Dern's record-setting kneebar wins POTN |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/5/31/21275717/ufc-las-vegas-post-fight-bonuses-derns-record-setting-kneebar-wins-potn |last=Haynes |first=Stephie |date=2020-05-31 |website=Bloody Elbow |language=en |access-date=2020-05-31 |archive-date=8 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608180759/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/5/31/21275717/ufc-las-vegas-post-fight-bonuses-derns-record-setting-kneebar-wins-potn |url-status=dead }}

As the first bout of his new five-fight contract, Burns was scheduled to face Kamaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight Championship on 11 July at UFC 251.{{cite web |url=https://www.mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/06/ufc-251-kamaru-usman-vs-gilbert-burns-booked-to-headline/amp |title=Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns headlines UFC 251 on 'Fight Island' in Abu Dhabi |work=MMAFighting.com |date=9 June 2020 |author=Farah Hannoun |access-date=9 June 2020 |archive-date=9 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609181919/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/06/ufc-251-kamaru-usman-vs-gilbert-burns-booked-to-headline/amp |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/25/21302496/gilbert-burns-happy-with-pay-for-ufc-251-jorge-masvidal-claims-he-took-lowest-money-possible |title=Gilbert Burns 'happy' with pay for UFC 251, Jorge Masvidal claims he took 'lowest money possible' |author=Damon Martin |publisher=mmafighting.com |date=25 June 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/11/17/22786232/gilbert-burns-khamzat-chimaev-doesnt-make-sense-but-want-to-fight|title=Gilbert Burns: Facing Khamzat Chimaev 'doesn't make sense,' but it would be 'hard for me to say no to a fight'|date=November 17, 2021|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz}} However, on 3 July 2020, it was revealed that Burns tested positive for COVID-19, and he was subsequently removed from the card, and replaced by Jorge Masvidal.{{Cite web |date=2020-07-04 |title=Gilbert Burns tests positive for COVID-19, out of UFC 251 headliner vs. Kamaru Usman |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/07/ufc-251-gilbert-burns-out-kamaru-usman-title-fight-coronavirus |access-date=2020-07-04 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en}} The title bout with Usman was rescheduled for 12 December, at UFC 256.{{Cite web |date=2020-09-01 |title=BREAKING: Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns Set For UFC 256, Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz 2 In The Works |url=https://www.mmanews.com/breaking-kamaru-usman-vs-gilbert-burns-jorge-masvidal-vs-nate-diaz-2-reported-for-ufc-256/ |access-date=2020-09-02 |website=MMA News |language=en-US}} However, on 5 October 2020, it was reported Usman pulled from his bout, citing more time needed to recover from undisclosed injuries and the bout was postponed to an unknown future date.{{Cite web |date=2020-10-05 |title=Sources: Usman-Burns fight on Dec. 12 is off |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/30048745/sources-kamaru-usman-gilbert-burns-fight-happen-dec-12 |access-date=2020-10-06 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} The bout with Usman took place on 13 February 2021 at UFC 258.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/30652117/kamaru-usman-gilbert-burns-headline-ufc-258-sources-say|title=Kamaru Usman-Gilbert Burns to headline UFC 258, sources say|date=January 5, 2021|author=Brett Okamoto|work=ESPN}} Burns knocked Usman down early in the fight, but went on to lose the bout via technical knockout in the third round.{{Cite web|last=Martin |first=Damon|date=2021-02-13|title=Kamaru Usman survives early scare, finishes Gilbert Burns with barrage of punches in UFC 258 main event|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/2/14/22282570/kamaru-usman-survives-early-scare-finishes-gilbert-burns-with-barrage-of-punches-ufc-258-main-event|access-date=2021-02-13|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}

Burns faced Stephen Thompson on 10 July 2021 at UFC 264.{{Cite web |date=2021-04-03 |title=Gilbert Burns vs. Stephen Thompson booked for UFC 264 in July |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/04/ufc-news-gilbert-burns-vs-stephen-thompson-welterweight-booked-ufc-264-july |access-date=2021-04-03 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2021-07-11 |title=UFC 264 Results: Gilbert Burns Survives Late Scare, Earns Decision Over Stephen Thompson |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/07/11/ufc-264-results-gilbert-burns-vs-stephen-thompson/ |access-date=2021-07-11 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Burns faced Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273 on 9 April 2022.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-03 |title=UFC 273 Burns vs. Chimaev vindt plaats in Jacksonville, Florida |url=https://www.eurosport.nl/mixed-martial-arts/ufc/2022/ufc-273-burns-vs.-chimaev-vindt-plaats-in-jacksonville-florida_sto8822445/story.shtml |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=Eurosport|author=Dorff Marcel|language=nl}} He lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-04-10 |title=UFC 273: Khamzat Chimaev Battles Past Gilbert Burns in Fight of the Year Candidate |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/04/10/ufc-273-gilbert-burns-vs-khamzat-chimaev/ |access-date=2022-04-10 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} The fight was awarded the Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web |last=Newswire |first=MMA Fighting |date=2022-04-10 |title=UFC 273 post-fight bonuses: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns wins 'Fight of the Night' |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/4/10/23018702/ufc-273-post-fight-bonuses-khamzat-chimaev-vs-gilbert-burns-wins-fight-of-the-night |access-date=2022-04-10 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} Dana White later announced that Burns would get his win bonus for the fight, despite the loss.{{cite web | url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/mma/khamzat-chimaev-gilbert-burns-ufc-26678196 | title=Gilbert Burns paid win bonus despite losing to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273 | website=Daily Mirror | date=10 April 2022 }}

Burns faced Neil Magny on 21 January 2023 at UFC 283.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/gilbert-burns-to-face-neil-magny-at-ufc-283-in-brazil-after-jorge-masvidal-allegedly-turned-him-down/|title=Gilbert Burns to face Neil Magny at UFC 283 in Brazil after Jorge Masvidal allegedly turned him down|publisher={{!}} BJPenn.com|author=Cole Shelton|date=2022-11-23|access-date=2022-11-23}} He won the fight via an arm-triangle choke submission in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/21/ufc-283-gilbert-burns-vs-neil-magny/|title=UFC 283: Gilbert Burns returns to win column with Sub of Neil Magny|website=Cageside Press|author=Dylan Rush|date=2023-01-21|access-date=2023-01-22}}

Burns faced Jorge Masvidal on 8 April 2023 at UFC 287.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-01-27 |title=UFC 287 Gets Pereira vs. Adesanya 2, Burns vs. Masvidal, Holland vs. Ponzinibbio |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/27/ufc-287-gets-pereira-vs-adesanya-2-burns-vs-masvidal/ |access-date=2023-01-27 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} He won the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-04-09 |title=UFC 287: Gilbert Burns Wins Decision, Jorge Masvidal Retires in Hometown of Miami |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/09/ufc-287-gilbert-burns-wins-decision-jorge-masvidal-retires-in-hometown-of-miami/ |access-date=2023-04-09 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Burns faced Belal Muhammad on 6 May 2023 at UFC 288.{{Cite web |last=Raimondi |first=Marc |date=2023-04-21 |title=Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad now co-headlining UFC 288 in May |url=https://www.espn.com.au/mma/ufc/story/_/id/36249919/gilbert-burns-belal-muhammad-now-co-headlining-ufc-288-may |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=ESPN |language=en-US}} He lost the bout by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Rush |first=Dylan |date=2023-05-07 |title=UFC 288: Belal Muhammad Earns Decision, Title Shot Against Injured Gilbert Burns |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/07/ufc-288-belal-muhammad-vs-gilbert-burns/ |access-date=2023-06-07 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Burns faced Jack Della Maddalena on 9 March 2024 at UFC 299.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/12/17/24004731/ufc-299-fight-announcements-michael-venom-page-vs-kevin-holland-ian-machado-garry-vs-geoff-neal-more|title=UFC 299 fight card: Michael 'Venom' Page joins UFC, will fight in Miami against Kevin Holland|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Steven Marracco|date=2023-12-17|access-date=2023-12-17}} He lost the bout via knockout in round three.{{Cite web |last=Law |first=Eddie |date=2024-03-10 |title=Jack Della Maddalena Scores Comeback KO Over Burns |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/09/jack-della-maddalena-scores-comeback-ko-over-burns/ |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Burns faced Sean Brady on 7 September 2024 at UFC Fight Night 242 in the main event.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-10 |title=Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady targeted for UFC Fight Night main event on Sept. 7 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/06/ufc-news-gilbert-burns-vs-sean-brady-targeted-fight-night-main-event-sept-7 |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/09/07/sean-brady-grinds-burns-to-decision-victory-calls-out-garry/|title=Sean Brady Grinds Burns To Decision Victory, Calls Out Garry|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Eddie Law|date=2024-09-07|access-date=2024-09-07}}

Burns was scheduled to face undefeated prospect Michael Morales on April 12, 2025, at UFC 314.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/gilbert-burns-fights-against-ko-star-ufc-314/|title=Report – Gilbert Burns books return fight against unbeaten KO star at UFC 314 in Miami|publisher=lowkickmma.com|author=Ross Markey|date=2025-01-09|access-date=2025-02-19}} However, the bout was moved to May 10, 2025 at UFC 315 for unknown reasons.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/02/ufc-315-fight-card-montreal-muhammad-della-maddalenna-shevchenko-fiorot|title=UFC 315 title fights revealed: Belal Muhammad, Valentina Shevchenko set to defend in Montreal|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2025-02-19|access-date=2025-02-19}} In turn, the bout against Morales was moved to serve as the main event on May 17, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 256.{{Cite web|url=https://athlonsports.com/mma/ufc-vegas-106-gilbert-burns-vs-michael-morales|title=UFC Vegas 106 Adds a High-Stakes Test for Undefeated Prospect – Top 10 Spot in Reach|publisher=athlonsports.net|author=Prince Horton|date=2025-04-11|access-date=2025-04-11}}

Mitsuyo "Count Koma" Maeda → Carlos Gracie, Sr. → Carlson Gracie → André Pederneiras → Rafael Barros → Gilbert Burns

• 3rd Place ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship (2015{{cite web | title=ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship 2015 • ADCC NEWS | website=Home Page • ADCC NEWS | date=2015-09-11 | url=https://adcombat.com/adcc-events/adcc-2015-results/ | access-date=2023-06-20}})

Main Achievements (black belt):

• IBJJF World Champion (2011{{cite web |title=World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2011 |url=https://ibjjf.com/events/results/2011-world-jiu-jitsu-ibjjf-championship |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2011}})
• IBJJF World No-Gi Champion (2013{{cite web |title=International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation - |url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/177/PublicResults |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation |language=zu}})
• CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Champion (2010{{cite web |title=Campeonato Brasileiro de Jiu-Jitsu 2010 |url=https://ibjjf.com/events/results/2010-campeonato-brasileiro-de-jiu-jitsu |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=Campeonato Brasileiro de Jiu-Jitsu 2010}})
• UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion (2010)
• 2nd place IBJJF World Championship (2009{{cite web |title=World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2009 |url=https://ibjjf.com/events/results/2009-world-jiu-jitsu-ibjjf-championship |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2009}})
• 3rd Place IBJJF European Open (2009{{cite web |title=European Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2009 |url=https://ibjjf.com/events/results/2009-european-jiu-jitsu-ibjjf-championship |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=European Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2009}})

Main Achievements (lower belts):

• 2nd place IBJJF World Championship (2007/2006  brown)
• 2nd place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2007 brown)

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Performance of the Night (Four times) vs. Christos Giagos, Alex Oliveira, Demian Maia and Tyron Woodley{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-179-Bonuses-Jose-Aldo-Chad-Mendes-Maldonado-Burns-Earn-3650K-Awards-76253 |title=UFC 179 bonuses: José Aldo, Chad Mendes, Maldonado, Burns earn $50K awards |publisher=sherdog.com |date=2014-10-25}}{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-Bonuses-Burns-Pepey-Souza-Serrano-Earn-3650K-Awards-in-Rio-83643 |title=UFC Fight Night bonuses: Burns, 'Pepey', Souza, Serrano earn $50K awards in Rio |publisher=sherdog.com |date=2015-03-21}}
• Fight of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Khamzat Chimaev}}
• Third most armbar submission wins in UFC history (3){{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-242-pre-event-facts-ovince-saint-preux-inch-closer-jon-jones-records|title=UFC Fight Night 242 pre-event facts: Ovince Saint Preux can inch closer to Jon Jones' records|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2024-09-03|access-date=2024-09-03}}
• UFC Honors Awards
• 2022: President's Choice Fight of the Year Winner {{small|vs. Khamzat Chimaev}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/video/126011|title=Dana White's UFC 2022 President's Choice Award Winners - UFC Honors|publisher=ufc.com|author=UFC Staff|date=2023-01-16|access-date=2025-01-15}}
• UFC.com Awards
• 2015: Ranked #3 Submission of the Year {{small|vs. Alex Oliveira}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/10-best-top-ufc-submissions-2015|title=10 Best 2013 Top UFC submissions of 2015|date=December 23, 2015|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2020: Half-Year Awards: Best Fighter of the 1HY{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/2020-half-year-awards-fighters|title=The Fighters - 2020 Half-Year Awards|date=July 5, 2020|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} & Ranked #4 Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/2020-awards-fighters-year-figueiredo-read|title=The 2020 Awards: The Fighters Of The Year|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=December 26, 2020|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2022: Ranked #2 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Khamzat Chimaev}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/fights-2022-ufccom-awards-prochazka-teixeira-chimaev-burns|title=The Fights {{pipe}} 2022 UFC.com Awards|date=December 23, 2022|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship|author=Thomas Gerbasi}}

• MMAjunkie.com
• 2021 February Fight of the Month vs. Kamaru Usman{{cite web |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/fight-of-the-month-february-2021-kamaru-usman-gilbert-burns-ufc-258 |title=MMA Junkie's 'Fight of the Month' for February: Former teammates fight for gold |date=3 March 2021 |work=MMAjunkie.com}}
• 2022 April Fight of the Month vs. Khamzat Chimaev{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/fight-of-the-month-april-2022-khamzat-chimaev-gilbert-burns-ufc-273|title=MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month for April: Khamzat Chimaev tested by Gilbert Burns|date=May 1, 2022|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

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|Sean Brady

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady

|{{dts|2024|September|7}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|22–7

|Jack Della Maddalena

|KO (knee and elbows)

|UFC 299

|{{dts|2024|March|09|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:43

|Miami, Florida, United States

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|22–6

|Belal Muhammad

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 288

|{{dts|2023|May|6|format=dmy}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Newark, New Jersey, United States

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|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|22–5

|Jorge Masvidal

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 287

|{{dts|2023|April|8|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Miami, Florida, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|21–5

|Neil Magny

|Submission (arm-triangle choke)

|UFC 283

|{{dts|2023|January|21|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:15

|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|20–5

|Khamzat Chimaev

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 273

|{{dts|2022|April|9|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Jacksonville, Florida, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|20–4

|Stephen Thompson

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 264

|{{dts|2021|July|10|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|19–4

|Kamaru Usman

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 258

|{{dts|2021|February|13|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|0:34

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|For the UFC Welterweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|19–3

|Tyron Woodley

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns

|{{dts|2020|May|30|format=dmy}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|18–3

|Demian Maia

|TKO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira

|{{dts|2020|March|14|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:34

|Brasília, Brazil

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|17–3

|Gunnar Nelson

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier

|{{dts|2019|September|28|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Copenhagen, Denmark

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|16–3

|Alexey Kunchenko

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2

|{{dts|2019|August|10|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Montevideo, Uruguay

|{{small|Return to Welterweight.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|15–3

|Mike Davis

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson

|{{dts|2019|April|27|format=dmy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:15

|Sunrise, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–3

|Olivier Aubin-Mercier

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 231

|{{dts|2018|December|8|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Toronto, Ontario, Canada

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|13–3

|Dan Hooker

|KO (punches)

|UFC 226

|{{dts|2018|July|7|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:28

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–2

|Dan Moret

|KO (punches)

|UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje

|{{dts|2018|April|14|format=dmy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:59

|Glendale, Arizona, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–2

|Jason Saggo

|KO (punch)

|UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch

|{{dts|2017|September|16|format=dmy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:55

|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11–2

|Michel Prazeres

| Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Länsberg

|{{dts|2016|September|24|format=dmy}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Brasília, Brazil

|{{small|Catchweight (158 lb) bout; Prazeres missed weight.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|11–1

|Łukasz Sajewski

| Submission (armbar)

|UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez

|{{dts|2016|July|7|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:57

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|10–1

|Rashid Magomedov

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3

|{{dts|2015|November|7|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|São Paulo, Brazil

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–0

|Alex Oliveira

|Submission (armbar)

|UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare

|{{dts|2015|March|21|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|4:14

|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 9–0

|Christos Giagos

|Submission (armbar)

|UFC 179

|{{dts|2014|October|25|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:57

|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

|{{small|Return to Lightweight. Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 8–0

| Andreas Ståhl

|Decision (unanimous)

| UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown

| {{dts|2014|July|26|format=dmy}}

| align=center|3

| align=center|5:00

| San Jose, California, United States

|{{small|Welterweight debut.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 7–0

|Paulo Teixeira

|TKO (punches)

|Face to Face 7

|{{dts|2014|May|2|format=dmy}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 1:02

|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 6–0

|Paulo Gonçalves

|KO (punch)

|Coliseu Extreme Fight 8

|{{dts|2013|December|5|format=dmy}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 4:57

|Maceió, Brazil

|{{small|Catchweight (160 lb) bout.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 5–0

|Rodolfo Coronel

|Submission (armbar)

|Mixed Submission and Strike Arts 3

|{{dts|2013|March|25|format=dmy}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 3:41

|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 4–0

|Paulo Roberto

|TKO (punches)

|CPMMAF: Champion Fights

|{{dts|2012|August|4|format=dmy}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 1:30

|Salvador, Brazil

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 3–0

|Vinicius Alves

|Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Watchout Combat Show 20

|{{dts|2012|July|27|format=dmy}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 1:59

|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 2–0

|Herels dos Santos

|Submission (armbar)

|Ichigeki Fight Show

|{{dts|2012|June|15|format=dmy}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 3:30

|São Paulo, Brazil

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 1–0

|José Salgado

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Crown Fighting Championships 5

|{{dts|2012|January|28|format=dmy}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 2:40

|St. George, Utah, United States

|{{small|Lightweight debut.}}

|-

{{end}}

{{Cite web |title=Gilbert |url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Gilbert-Burns-91727 |last=Sherdog.com |website=Sherdog |access-date=2020-05-31}}

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|-

! Result

! Rec

! Opponent

! Method

! Event

! Date

|-

| {{no2}}Loss || {{nowrap|9–5}} || {{flagicon|BRA}} Lucas Barbosa || Submission (anaconda choke) || BJJ Stars 7 || 6 November 2021

|-

| {{yes2}}Win || 9–4 || {{flagicon|USA}} Rafael Lovato Jr. || Decision || Who's #1: Lovato Jr. vs. Burns || 30 April 2021

|-

| {{no2}}Loss || 8–4 || {{flagicon|AUS}} Craig Jones || Submission (Heel Hook) || Submission Underground 10 || 22 December 2019

|-

| {{yes2}}Win || 8–3 || {{flagicon|USA}} Jake Shields || Decision || Quintet Ultra || 12 December 2019

|-

| {{yes2}}Win || 7–3 || {{flagicon|JAP}} Kazushi Sakuraba || Decision || Quintet Ultra || 12 December 2019

|-

| {{yes2}}Win || 6–3 || {{flagicon|BAH}} Yves Edwards || Submission (Rear Naked Choke) || Quintet Ultra || 12 December 2019

|-

| {{no2}}Loss || 5–3 || {{flagicon|NOR}} Tommy Langaker|| Decision || Polaris 12 || 30 November 2019

|-

| {{yes2}}Win || 5–2 || {{flagicon|BRA}} Marcelo Azevedo || Submission (choke) || Third Coast Grappling 2 || 21 June 2019

|-

| {{yes2}}Win || 4–2 || {{flagicon|USA}} Gleison Tibau || Submission (Rear Naked Choke) || Titan FC 53 || 15 March 2019

|-

| {{yes2}}Win || 3–2 || {{flagicon|BRA}} Gregor Gracie || Injury || Polaris 7 || July 14, 2018

|-

| {{no2}}Loss || 2–2 || {{flagicon|USA}} Jake Shields || Quickest Escape || Submission Underground 6 || 3 December 2017

|-

| {{yes2}}Win || 2–1 || {{flagicon|USA}} John Combs || Decision || Submission Underground 4 || 14 May 2017

|-

| {{yes2}}Win || 1–1 || {{flagicon|BRA}} Kron Gracie || Points (2-9) || 2011 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship || 5 June 2011

|-

| {{no2}}Loss || 0–1 || {{flagicon|BRA}} Michael Langhi || Decision || 2009 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship || 29 March 2009

|-

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