Burns's strong Athleticism (88) and strong Takedowns (88) define this era.
Competition Record
Career grappling record
IBJJF World Champion, UFC welterweight title contender
Mat Resume
Time on the mats in professional competition
62
Pro Matches
30
Mat Hours
24
Events
6.5 min
Avg Duration
1:05
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Style Analysis
The rare athlete who reached the pinnacle of both BJJ and MMA. World Champion in gi and UFC title challenger.
Signature Submissions
Notable Matches
Key competition results
Did You Know?
One of very few to win BJJ Worlds AND fight for UFC title
His brother Herbert Burns is also elite
Has some of the best ground game in UFC history
Trophy Case
2011
Mundials gold before transitioning to MMA
2021
Fought for UFC welterweight title
Signature Moments
World Champion to UFC Title Contender
Gilbert Burns won the IBJJF World Championship in no-gi and then became a UFC welterweight title contender, fighting Kamaru Usman for the belt. His BJJ credentials gave him one of the most dangerous ground games in the UFC.
World champion in grappling, then challenged for the UFC belt. Burns is the ultimate dual-sport athlete.
Career Numbers
Mundials Golds
IBJJF World Championship golds
1
Pan Am Golds
Pan American golds
1
Season Stats · IBJJF World Champion + UFC contender
Engine Attributes
Data Coverage
FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF
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