Gilbert Burns

Gilbert Burns
Burns in 2024
BornGilbert Alexander Pontes Burns
(1986-07-20) 20 July 1986
Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesDurinho
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionLightweight (2012–2019)
Welterweight (2014, 2019–present)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StyleBrazilian jiu-jitsu
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofBoca Raton, Florida, U.S.
TeamXtreme Couture (2011–2012)
Blackzilians (2012–2016)
Kill Cliff FC (2017–present)
TrainerHenri Hooft (striking)
Neil Melanson (Catch wrestling)
Rank3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins22
By knockout6
By submission9
By decision7
Losses9
By knockout4
By decision5
Other information
Notable relativesHerbert Burns (brother)
Notable studentsMikey Musumeci
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Submission Grappling
ADCC World Championship
2015 São Paulo, Brazil-77kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Championship
2011 California, USA−76 kg
2009 California, USA−76 kg
World No-GI Championship
2013 California, USA−79.5 kg
Brazilian Championship
2010 São Paulo, Brazil-76 kg
European No-Gi Championship
2010 Lisbon, Portugal− 82.3 kg
AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro
2010 Abu Dhabi, UAE−74 kg

Gilbert Alexander Pontes Burns (born 20 July 1986) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and submission grappler. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of 20 May 2025, he is #10 in the UFC welterweight rankings.

Burns is an IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Champion (gi and no-gi), CBJJ Brazilian Champion, UAEJJF World Pro Champion, European Open medallist, and ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship medallist.

He is the older brother of former UFC fighter Herbert Burns.