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 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 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.
5. 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.