Best fights of Gilbert Burns
Over 14 years as a professional, Gilbert Burns has compiled a 22-10 (15) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gilbert Burns submits Neil Magny
On January 21, 2023 Gilbert Burns faced Neil Magny in a welterweight bout. Burns was 36 years old with a record of 20-5, and Magny was 35 with a record of 27-9. Burns was coming off a loss, while Magny was coming off a win. Burns submitted Neil Magny via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
2. Gilbert Burns KOs Demian Maia
On March 14, 2020 Gilbert Burns faced Demian Maia in a welterweight bout. Burns was 33 years old with a record of 17-3, and Maia was 42 with a record of 28-9. Burns was on a 4-fight winning streak and Maia was on a 3-fight winning streak. Burns stopped Demian Maia via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Gilbert Burns defeats Tyron Woodley
On May 30, 2020 Gilbert Burns faced Tyron Woodley in a welterweight bout. Burns was 33 years old with a record of 18-3, and Woodley was 38 with a record of 19-4-1. Burns was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Woodley was coming off a loss. Burns won via unanimous decision.
4. Gilbert Burns loses to Kamaru Usman via KO
On February 13, 2021 Gilbert Burns fought Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title. Burns was 34 years old with a record of 19-3, and Usman was 33 with a record of 17-1. Burns was on a 6-fight winning streak and Usman was on a 16-fight winning streak. Usman stopped Burns via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Gilbert Burns defeats Stephen Thompson
On July 10, 2021 Gilbert Burns faced Stephen Thompson in a welterweight bout. Burns was 34 years old with a record of 19-4, and Thompson was 38 with a record of 16-4-1. Burns was coming off a loss, while Thompson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Burns won via unanimous decision.
6. Gilbert Burns defeats Gunnar Nelson
On September 28, 2019 Gilbert Burns faced Gunnar Nelson in a welterweight bout. Burns was 33 years old with a record of 16-3, and Nelson was 31 with a record of 17-4-1. Burns was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Nelson was coming off a loss. Burns won via unanimous decision.
7. Gilbert Burns defeats Olivier Aubin-Mercier
On December 8, 2018 Gilbert Burns faced Olivier Aubin-Mercier in a lightweight bout. Burns was 32 years old with a record of 13-3, and Aubin-Mercier was 29 with a record of 11-3. Both Burns and Aubin-Mercier were coming off a loss. Burns won via unanimous decision.
8. Gilbert Burns loses to Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision
On May 6, 2023 Gilbert Burns faced Belal Muhammad in a welterweight bout. Burns was 36 years old with a record of 22-5, and Muhammad was 34 with a record of 22-3. Burns was on a 2-fight winning streak and Muhammad was on a 4-fight winning streak. Burns lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Muhammad.
9. Gilbert Burns defeats Alexey Kunchenko
On August 10, 2019 Gilbert Burns faced Alexey Kunchenko in a welterweight bout. Burns was 33 years old with a record of 15-3, and Kunchenko was 35 with a record of 20-0. Burns was on a 2-fight winning streak and Kunchenko was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Burns won via unanimous decision.
10. Gilbert Burns defeats Jorge Masvidal
On April 8, 2023 Gilbert Burns faced Jorge Masvidal in a welterweight bout. Burns was 36 years old with a record of 21-5, and Masvidal was 38 with a record of 35-16. Burns was coming off a win, while Masvidal was on a 3-fight losing streak. Burns won via unanimous decision.