Gilbert Burns

Gilbert Burns, a distinguished Brazilian-American mixed martial artist and submission grappler, achieved a gold medal at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in 2011, solidifying his reputation in the grappling world. His decorated early career included a silver medal at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in 2009, a gold medal at the AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro in 2010, and another gold at the Brazilian Championship in 2010. Burns later secured a gold medal at the World No-GI Championship in 2013 and earned a bronze medal at the ADCC World Championship in 2015. A highly accomplished grappler, he holds a 3rd-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

This memorable bout was subsequently recognized as the President’s Choice Fight of the Year Winner for 2022. Gilbert Burns continues to compete at the highest level in the UFC Welterweight division, consistently engaging in high-stakes matchups that underscore his status as a top-tier mixed martial artist and a perennial threat in the sport.