Herbert Burns

{{Infobox martial artist

| name = Herbert Burns

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| birth_name =Herbert Mitchell Pontes Burns

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|02|02}}

| birth_place = Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

| other_names = The Blaze

| residence = Lantana, Florida, U.S.

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| height = {{height|ft=5|in=9}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/athlete/herbert-burns|title=Herbert Burns|website=ufc.com|date=14 August 2019 }}

| weight_lb = 145

| weight_class = Featherweight

| reach_in = 73+1/2

| reach_footnote = {{Cite web|title=Herbert Burns {{!}} UFC|url=https://www.ufc.com/node/96636|access-date=2020-12-19|website=www.ufc.com|date=14 August 2019 |language=en}}

| style = Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Submission wrestling

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| team = Evolve MMA (2013–2015){{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/12/20/18148370/titan-fc-herbert-burns-opens-up-weird-relationship-one-championship|title=Ready for Titan FC debut, Herbert Burns opens up on 'weird' relationship with ONE Championship|author=Guilherme Cruz|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=December 20, 2018}}
Kill Cliff FC (2017–present){{cite web|url=https://www.graciemag.com/en/2017/05/07/herbert-burns-on-moving-to-florida-seeking-redemption-in-the-cage/|title=Herbert Burns on moving to Florida, seeking redemption in the cage|date=May 7, 2017|website=graciemag.com}}
The Way Martial Arts (2022–present){{cite web|url=https://istoe.com.br/lutador-do-ufc-herbert-burns-inaugura-academia-propria-na-florida-sempre-tive-esse-sonho/|title=Lutador do UFC, Herbert Burns inaugura academia própria na Flórida: "sempre tive esse sonho"|date=March 28, 2022|website=istoe.com.br|language=pt-br}}

| trainer = Henri Hooft (striking)
Neil Melanson (Catch wrestling)

| rank = 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu{{cite web|url=https://theway-martialarts.com/pages/herbert-the-blaze-burns|title=Herbert "The Blaze" Burns — The Way Martial Arts|website=theway-martialarts.com|access-date=June 7, 2022}} under Rafael "Fofitio" Barros and Gilbert Burns{{cite news|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/herbert-burns-plans-to-seize-opportunity-against-041146658.html|title=Herbert Burns Plans To Seize Opportunity Against Movlid Khaibulaev|date=February 7, 2017|website=sg.news.yahoo.com}}

| years_active = 2012–present

| mma_kowin = 1

| mma_subwin = 8

| mma_decwin = 2

| mma_koloss = 4

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| relatives = Gilbert Burns (brother){{Cite web|last=Cruz|first=Guilherme|date=2020-06-06|title=Herbert Burns predicts he will hold UFC belt simultaneously with brother Gilbert|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/6/21279518/herbert-burns-predicts-brother-gilbert-ufc-belt-simultaneously|access-date=2020-08-16|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}

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| sherdog = 152211

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{{MedalGold | 2018 | Middleweight (Black)}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/949/PublicResults|title= American National IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2018 |access-date=August 10, 2020}}

{{Medal|Bronze| 2018 New York, USA | -76 kg}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/1012/PublicResults|title= Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2018 |access-date=August 10, 2020}}

{{MedalGold | 2018 |Middleweight (Black)}}{{cite web |url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/1038/PublicResults |title= Dallas Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2018 |access-date=August 10, 2020}}

{{MedalGold | 2018 |-76 kg (Black)}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/728/PublicResults|title= Miami Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2017 |access-date=August 10, 2020}}

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Herbert Mitchell Pontes Burns{{Cite web |title=International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation - |url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/2328/PublicResults |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=www.ibjjfdb.com}} (born February 2, 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who has competed in the featherweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and ONE Championship. He is the younger brother of fellow UFC fighter, Gilbert Burns.

Background

Burns was born in Niterói, Brazil, in 1988. He has two older brothers, Gilbert and Frederick, who both are also jiu-jitsu black belts. He played soccer and trained Shotokan karate under his father Herbert Sr. in his early childhood, eventually winning a state championship in the latter sport. As the interest in both sports gradually declined, Herbert started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the same time with his brothers when he was ten years old.

Mixed martial arts career

=Early career=

Burns made his professional debut in 2012 in the regional circuit, scoring a first-minute submission victory. After the debut, he was rapidly signed to ONE Championship where he amassed a record of 5–2 before transitioning stateside as his contract with the organization expired.{{cite web|url=https://mmasucka.com/2018/11/21/interview-herbert-burns-brother-ufc/|title=Exclusive Interview: Herbert Burns Focused on Joining Brother in the UFC|author=Kyle Volkman|date=November 21, 2018|publisher=mmasucka.com}}

Burns signed a four-fight contract with the Titan FC in November 2018. He ended up fighting two bouts in the organization, winning both via submission.{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=Herbert|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Herbert-Burns-152211|access-date=2020-08-16|website=Sherdog}}

=Dana White's Contender Series=

After the short tenure in Titan, Burns was invited to participate in the Dana White's Contender Series 23 on August 9, 2019. He faced Darrick Minner, winning the bout via first-round submission, earning a UFC contract with the performance.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/08/herbert-gilbert-burns-dana-white-contender-series-ufc-contract-own-path|title=DWCS 23 winner Herbert Burns eager to create 'own path' from brother Gilbert in UFC|author=Simon Head|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 7, 2019}}

=Ultimate Fighting Championship=

Burns made his UFC debut against fellow newcomer Nate Landwehr at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos on January 25, 2020.{{Cite web|date=2019-11-15|title=Nate Landwehr to make UFC debut in Raleigh|url=https://www.bluegrassmma.com/2019/11/nate-landwehr-to-make-ufc-debut-in-raleigh/|access-date=2020-08-16|website=BluegrassMMA|language=en-US}} He won the fight via knockout in round one,{{Cite web|last=Shillan|first=Keith|date=2020-01-25|title=UFC Raleigh Results: Herbert Burns Crushs Nate Landwehr with Brutal Knee|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/01/25/ufc-raleigh-results-herbert-burns-crushs-nate-landwehr-brutal-knee/|access-date=2020-08-16|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} for which he also earned the Performance of the Night bonus.{{Cite web|title=Herbert Burns earns bonus for his vicious knockout at UFC on ESPN+ 24|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/herbert-burns-earns-bonus-vicious-044853975.html|access-date=2020-08-16|website=sports.yahoo.com|date=26 January 2020 |language=en-US}}

Burns faced Evan Dunham on June 6, 2020, at UFC 250 in a 150 lb catchweight bout.{{Cite web|title=Evan Dunham vs. Herbert Burns toegevoegd aan UFC 250 volgende week|url=https://mmadna.nl/evan-dunham-vs-herbert-burns-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-250-volgende-week/|author=Marcel Dorff|date=29 May 2020 |language=nl|access-date=2022-06-07}} He won the bout via rear-naked choke submission in round one.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/6/21282231/ufc-250-results-nunes-vs-spencer|title=UFC 250 Results: Nunes vs. Spencer|work=MMAFighting.com|date=June 6, 2020|access-date=June 6, 2020|author=Bryan Tucker}}

Burns faced Daniel Pineda on August 15, 2020, at UFC 252.{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/combate/noticia/herbert-burns-busca-a-trinca-contra-daniel-pineda-no-ufc-252-em-15-de-agosto.ghtml|title=Herbert Burns to face Daniel Pineda at UFC 252 on August 15th|publisher=sportv.globo.com|author=Raphael Marinho|date=2020-07-31|access-date=2020-08-03}} {{in lang|pt}} He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2020-08-15|title=UFC 252 Results: Daniel Pineda Traps Herbert Burns in Crucifix, Smashes Way to Victory|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/08/15/ufc-252-results-herbert-burns-vs-daniel-pineda/|access-date=2020-08-16|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Burns was scheduled to face Billy Quarantillo on July 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 26.{{cite web |last1=Behunin |first1=Alex |title=Billy Quarantillo vs. Herbert Burns Set For July 17 UFC Event |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/04/17/billy-quarantillo-vs-herbert-burns-set-for-july-17-ufc-event/ |website=Cageside Press |date=17 April 2021 |publisher=Cagesidepress.com}} However, Burns pulled out in early June due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Gabriel Benítez.{{Cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/artes-marciales-mixtas/nota/_/id/8754210/gabriel-benitez-pelea-billy-quarantillo-ufc-fight-night-17-julio|title=Gabriel Benítez to fight Billy Quarantillo at UFC Fight Night on July 17|publisher=espndeportes.espn.com|author=Carlos Contreras Legaspi|date=2021-06-08|access-date=2021-06-08}} {{in lang|es}}

As the first fight of his new four-fight contract, Burns was scheduled to face Khusein Askhabov on July 16, 2022, at UFC on ABC 3.{{Cite web |last=ATSteveDuncan |date=2022-04-27 |title=Herbert Burns vs. Khusein Askhabov agregado a UFC Fight Night del 16 de julio |url=https://mma.uno/herbert-burns-vs-khusein-askhabov-agregado-a-ufc-fight-night-del-16-de-julio/ |access-date=2022-04-28 |website=MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español. |language=es}}{{cite web|url=https://extra.globo.com/esporte/mma/herbert-burns-comemora-renovacao-de-contrato-com-ufc-fala-sobre-possivel-adversario-nao-importa-nome-da-vitima-25498776.html|title=Herbert Burns comemora renovação de contrato com o UFC e fala sobre possível adversário: "não importa o nome da vítima"|date=May 3, 2022|work=Globo.com}} However, after Askhabov pulled out due to injury, Burns was booked against Bill Algeo.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=2022-07-08 |title=Bill Algeo vs. Herbert Burns now set for UFC Long Island with Billy Quarantillo, Khusein Askhabov out |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/7/8/23200093/bill-algeo-herbert-burns-ufc-long-island-billy-quarantillo-khusein-askhabov-out |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} Despite a tight triangle choke attempt in the first round, Burns lost the fight via technical knockout in round two after he was unable to return to his feet.{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Mike |date=2022-07-16 |title=UFC Long Island video: Bill Algeo guts out of submission, earns retirement stoppage over Herbert Burns |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/7/16/23233319/ufc-long-island-video-bill-algeo-admirably-bounces-back-to-get-referee-stoppage-win-herbert-burns |access-date=2022-07-16 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}

Burns faced Julio Arce on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54.{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2024-01-12 |title=Julio Arce vs Herbert Burns Reported for UFC Atlantic City |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/julio-arce-vs-herbert-burns-reported-for-ufc-atlantic-city/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}} At the weigh ins, Arce weighed in at 147.25 pounds, one and a quarter pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. His bout proceeded at catchweight and Arce was fined 20 percent of his purse which went to Burns.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/3/29/24115393/ufc-atlantic-city-weigh-in-results-erin-blanchfield-manon-fiorot-set-one-fighter-misses|title=UFC Atlantic City weigh-in results: Erin Blanchfield, Manon Fiorot set for No. 1 contender fight; One fighter misses|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=2024-03-29|access-date=2024-03-29}} Burns lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2024-03-31 |title=UFC Atlantic City: Julio Arce Wears Down, Punches Out Herbert Burns |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/30/ufc-atlantic-city-julio-arce-wears-down-punches-out-herbert-burns/ |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Replacing an injured Gavin Tucker, Burns faced Jack Jenkins on August 17, 2024, at UFC 305.{{Cite web|url=https://www.australianmma.com.au/post/jack-jenkins-returns-to-ufc-305-set-to-face-herbert-burns-after-elbow-injury|title=Jack Jenkins Returns to UFC 305, Set to Face Herbert Burns After Elbow Injury|author=Mitchell Tinley|publisher=australianmma.com.au|date=2024-07-19|access-date=2024-07-26}} After being knocked down in the third round, Burns lost the fight via technical knockout when he could not return to his feet.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/08/17/ufc-305-jack-jenkins-finishes-herbert-burns-in-third-round/|title=UFC 305: Jack Jenkins Finishes Herbert Burns in Third Round|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Bryson Hester|date=2024-08-17|access-date=2024-08-18}}

On October 10, 2024, it was reported that Burns was removed from the UFC roster.{{Cite web |last=Kettle |first=Harry |date=2024-10-11 |title=The UFC’s roster purge continues as 6 more fighters part ways with the promotion {{!}} BJPenn.com |url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/dana-white/the-ufcs-roster-purge-continues-as-6-more-fighters-part-ways-with-the-promotion/ |access-date=2024-10-13 |website={{!}} BJPenn.com |language=en}}

Professional grappling career

Burns competed against Pat Sabatini at Fury Pro Grappling 11 on November 2, 2024. He lost the match by golden score in overtime.{{cite web |title=Fury Pro Grappling 11 Full Results |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/fury-pro-grappling-11-full-results-and-highlights/ |website=Jits Magazine |access-date=3 November 2024}}

Personal life

Burns has a daughter born in 2009.

Championships and accomplishments

=Mixed martial arts=

Ultimate Fighting Championship
Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Nate Landwehr
2020 Half-Year Awards: Best Newcomer of the 1HY{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-2020-half-year-awards-newcomers-herbert-burns-jamahal-hill|title=2020 Half-Year Awards - The Newcomers|date=June 30, 2020|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
Only fighter in the UFC history to lose multiple bouts via retirement{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Fight-Facts-UFC-305-Du-Plessis-vs-Adesanya-194692|title=Fight Facts: UFC 305 'Du Plessis vs. Adesanya'|date=August 19, 2024|work=Sherdog|author=Jay Pettry}}

Mixed martial arts record

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11–6

|Jack Jenkins

|TKO (retirement)

|UFC 305

|{{dts|2024|August|18}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|0:48

|Perth, Australia

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11–5

|Julio Arce

|TKO (punches)

|UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot

|{{dts|2024|March|30}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:00

|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (147.25 lb) bout; Arce missed weight. Burns was deducted one point in round 1 due to repeated illegal groin strikes.}}

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 11–4

|Bill Algeo

|TKO (retirement)

|UFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez

|{{dts|2022|July|16}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:50

|Elmont, New York, United States

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 11–3

| Daniel Pineda

|TKO (elbows)

|UFC 252

|{{dts|2020|August|15}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:37

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (149.5 lb) bout; Burns missed weight.}}

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 11–2

| Evan Dunham

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC 250

|{{dts|2020|June|6}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 1:20

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (150 lb) bout.}}

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 10–2

| Nate Landwehr

| KO (knee)

| UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos

| {{dts|2020|January|25}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:43

| Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 9–2

| Darrick Minner

| Submission (triangle armbar)

| Dana White's Contender Series 23

| {{dts|2019|August|6}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:29

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–2

| Luis Gomez

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Titan FC 54

| {{dts|2019|April|26}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:24

| Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–2

| Aibek Nurseit

| Submission (triangle armbar)

| Titan FC 51

| {{dts|2018|December|21}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:35

| Almaty, Kazakhstan

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 6–2

| Magomed Idrisov

| Decision (unanimous)

| ONE: Kings & Conquerors

| {{dts|2017|August|5}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Macau, SAR, China

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 6–1

| Movlid Khaybulaev

| Decision (unanimous)

| ONE: Throne of Tigers

| {{dts|2017|February|10}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–0

| Timofey Nastyukhin

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| ONE: Odyssey of Champions

| {{dts|2015|September|27}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:26

| Jakarta, Indonesia

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–0

| Honorio Banario

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| ONE FC: Warrior's Way

| {{dts|2014|December|5}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:59

| Manila, Philippines

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–0

| Hiroshige Tanaka

| Decision (unanimous)

| ONE FC: Reign of Champions

| {{dts|2014|August|29}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Dubai, United Arab Emirates

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–0

| Harris Sarmiento

| Decision (unanimous)

| ONE FC: War of Nations

| {{dts|2014|March|14}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–0

| Edward Kelly

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| ONE FC: Moment of Truth

| {{dts|2013|December|6}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:44

| Pasay, Philippines

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–0

| Saulo Eduardo da Silva

| Submission (triangle armbar)

| Only Fighting Championship

| {{dts|2012|February|25}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:25

| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

|{{small|Featherweight debut.}}

{{Cite web|title=Herbert "The Blaze" Burns|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Herbert-Burns-152211|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2020-08-10}}