Welterweight#10 RankedACTIVE

Gilbert Burns

22-9

Age

Height

5'10"

Weight

170 lbs

Reach

71"

Avg Fight Time

12:21

Gym

Jaco Hybrid Training Center

UFC Record

15-9(24 bouts)

Wins By

3 KO 5 Sub 7 Dec

Losses By

4 KO 0 Sub 5 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 4R2 3R3 7R5 1

Last 5

LLWWW

Finish Rate

68%

Bonuses

Style

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Location

Niteroi, Brazil

Last Fight2025-05-17

L - Michael Morales

KO/TKOR1 3:39

Punches to Head At Distance

Opponent Last Bout

W - Sean BradyKO/TKOR1 3:39· Punches to Head At Distance

Fight History

LOSS

vs Michael Morales

UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 3:39

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:39

LOSS

vs Sean Brady

UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Tyron Woodley

UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Demian Maia

UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 2:34

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:34

WIN

vs Gunnar Nelson

UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Aleksei Kunchenko

UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Mike Davis

UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Hermansson· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 4:15

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:15

WIN

vs Dan Moret

UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R2 0:59

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R2 0:59

WIN

vs Jason Saggo

UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 4:55

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 4:55

LOSS

vs Michel Prazeres

UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Lukasz Sajewski

UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez· 2025-09-27

Submission

Armbar From Back Control

R1 4:57

SubmissionArmbar From Back Control·R1 4:57

LOSS

vs Rashid Magomedov

UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 3· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Alex Oliveira

UFC Fight Night: Maia vs LaFlare· 2025-09-27

Submission

Armbar On Ground

R3 4:14

SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R3 4:14

LOSS

vs Jack Della Maddalena

UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2· 2024-03-09

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head On Ground

R3 3:43

KO/TKOElbows to Head On Ground·R3 3:43

LOSS

vs Belal Muhammad

UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo· 2023-05-06

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Jorge Masvidal

UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2· 2023-04-08

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Neil Magny

UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill· 2023-01-21

Submission

Arm Triangle From Mount

R1 4:15

SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R1 4:15

LOSS

vs Khamzat Chimaev

UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie· 2022-04-09

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Stephen Thompson

UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3· 2021-07-10

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Kamaru Usman

UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns· 2021-02-13

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R3 0:34

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 0:34

WIN

vs Olivier Aubin-Mercier

UFC 231: Holloway vs. Ortega· 2018-12-08

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Dan Hooker

UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier· 2018-07-07

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 2:28

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:28

WIN

vs Christos Giagos

UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2· 2014-10-25

Submission

Armbar On Ground

R1 4:57

SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R1 4:57

WIN

vs Andreas Stahl

UFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.1/min

Grappling

2.12 TD

Defense

52%

⚖️Gilbert adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

33 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+72% vs div avg

73%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Jabs

73%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Knees

73%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Counters

48%

Damage Events

33%

🤼Clinch

Elbows

30%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

4× detected

Clinch → Takedown

4× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (73%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (146%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 300% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

38% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

63% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

67% of KOs

Punch to Head In Clinch

33% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (4 techniques, 5 total finishes)

From Back Control

Armbar From Back Control

20% of subs

Rear Naked Choke

20% of subs

From Mount

Arm Triangle From Mount

20% of subs

Other

Armbar On Ground

40% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (2x, 67% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 4 different submission techniques. Led by Armbar On Ground (2x). Versatile ground finisher.
🔒📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (18/100). Opponents exploit this.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

48%

Average

Division Rank#24 of 54

0%100%

Striking Defense

52%

Average

Division Rank#33 of 54

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

44% acc75%

Clinch

70% acc11%

Ground

81% acc15%

Striking Differential-0.49/min

3.15 landed/min3.64 absorbed/min

3.15

Landed/Min

3.64

Absorbed/Min

0.20

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed934

Sig. Strikes Attempted1933

Key Insights

Gilbert is a distance-first striker, with 75% of output at range.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 75% of output at range with 44% accuracy.

Durability concern: Vulnerable chin rating.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

38%

Below Avg

Division Rank#30 of 54

0%100%

TD Defense

54%

Average

Division Rank#43 of 54

0%100%

TD Success Rate

12%

Landed

Defended

Total

111

2.12

TD / 15min

0.46

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

111

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

222

Attempted

38%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

9 total attempts

Opportunistic

44%

22%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 2.12/15min.

9 career submission wins.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,868

1.32

Ratio

Absorbed

1,412

Chin Rating

Vulnerable

KD Exchange

8/16

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

32.6

Moderate

Strikes/Min

4.3

Standing %

78%

R3 vs R1 Output

102%

Steady

Key Insights

⚡ Vulnerable chin - susceptible to power shots.

🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.

⚙️ High engagement score (32.6) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 24 fights

R1 Control

1:15

R2 Control

1:05

R3 Control

1:07

R1 to Final

+3%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+7.6pp

Body

-1.1pp

Leg

-6.5pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-8.6pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 3 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

15.0

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

13.5

sig strikes / round

Output Change

90%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Maintains Output

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#46

of 54

📉 Below Average

Absorption

#29

of 54

🥉 Mid-range

Accuracy

#24

of 54

🥈 Top 50%

Str Defense

#33

of 54

🥉 Mid-range

Knockdowns

#36

of 54

🥉 Mid-range

Takedowns

#13

of 54

🥇 Top 25%

Submissions

#23

of 54

🥈 Top 50%

Damage Ratio

#47

of 54

📉 Below Average

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3226

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 16

13% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights