Age, Biography and Wiki
Gilbert Burns was born on 20 July, 1986 in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. Discover Gilbert Burns's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 37 years old?
| Popular As |
Gilbert Burns |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
37 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
20 July, 1986 |
| Birthday |
20 July |
| Birthplace |
Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Nationality |
Brazil
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 37 years old group.
Gilbert Burns Height, Weight & Measurements
At 37 years old, Gilbert Burns height is 5 ft 10 in and Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb).
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5 ft 10 in |
| Weight |
170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Gilbert Burns Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gilbert Burns worth at the age of 37 years old? Gilbert Burns’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Gilbert Burns's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
Gilbert Burns Social Network
Timeline
Gilbert Alexander Pontes Burns (born 20 July 1986) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, submission grappler, and 3rd degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt athlete.
As of 24 October 2023, he is #4 in the UFC welterweight rankings.
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, Burns is an ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship medallist and currently competes in the Welterweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Burns made his debut on 26 July 2014 at UFC on Fox 12, replacing an injured Viscardi Andrade against promotional newcomer Andreas Stahl.
He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Burns faced promotional newcomer Christos Giagos in a lightweight bout on 25 October 2014 at UFC 179.
He won the bout via submission in the first round.
The win also earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus award.
In 2015, Burns won bronze at Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling championships (ADCC).
Burns was expected to face Josh Thomson on 21 March 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62.
However, on 26 February, Thomson pulled out of the fight with an undisclosed injury, and was replaced by Alex Oliveira.
After arguably dropping the first two rounds, Burns rallied to win the fight via submission in the third round.
This win also earned him his second straight Performance of the Night bonus.
Burns was expected to face Norman Parke on 30 May 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67.
However, Burns pulled out of the fight due to injury in late April and was replaced by Francisco Trinaldo.
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.
Burns next faced Łukasz Sajewski on 7 July 2016 at UFC Fight Night 90.
He won the fight via submission in the closing seconds of the first round.
He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Burns was scheduled to meet Paul Felder on 11 February 2017 at UFC 208.
However, Burns pulled out of the fight in mid-January citing injury.
Burns faced Jason Saggo on 16 September 2017 at UFC Fight Night 116.
He won the fight via knockout in the second round.
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.
Burns faced Rafael Lovato Jr.. in the main event of Who's Number One on 30 April 2021 and won a unanimous decision.
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.
