Gilbert Burns - News & Rumors - UFC

Looks to bounce-back vs. Malott Burns will take on Mike Malott in a welterweight bout at UFC Winnipeg on April 18, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Burns is in desperate need of a victory, as he's dropped four straight bouts and six of his last eight. Most recently, he fell at the hands of Michael Morales via Strikes in the first round of a fight back in May of 2025. He'll look to turn his fortunes around against a fighter in Malott who is on a hot streak, having won his last three bouts.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Khamzat Chimaev's former opponent outlines potential kryptonite for his fighting style: "Gilbert Burns high level" The dilemma of how to beat Khamzat Chimaev continues to puzzle fighters and analysts. His blend of wrestling pressure and brute physicality...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Gilbert Burns shares one-word reaction to Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira BMF idea As the MMA community plays matchmaker for Max Holloway following his UFC 318 triumph over Dustin Poirier, Gilbert Burns seems to be interest...

JULY 21, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Michael Morales serious about title run after quick finish of Gilbert Burns UFC Fight Night 256 winner Michael Morales talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his first-round TKO of Gilbert Burns in...

MAY 18, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

UFC Vegas 106: Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales: Full video highlights Gilbert Burns made his MMA return in a welterweight contest against Michael Morales in the main event of UFC Vegas 106.

MAY 18, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

No-shows Vegas main event Burns lost to Michael Morales via TKO (punches) at 3:39 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact Burns was put in this position to serve as cannon fodder for one of the top prospects in the entire sport and he served his role to perfection. Entering as a +400 underdog, outside of one brief takedown which he was able to do nothing with, Gilbert was dominated from start to finish. Never a strong striker to begin with, Burns simply can't take a punch in the latter stages of his career. The lack of durability has left him unable to generate any offense of his own. The end result is a four-fight losing streak dating back to May 2023. The only positive you can say for Burns is that the four setbacks came against the current champion (Jack Della Maddalena), a former champion (Belal Muhammad), and two guys that are going to be fighting for a title sooner than later (Sean Brady, Morales). Set to turn 39 years of age in July, the UFC is going to have to be exceedingly careful who they match Burns up against moving forward if they plan on running him back out there.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC Fight Night 256: Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales odds, picks and predictions In a 5-round welterweight bout in the main event, Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 256.

MAY 17, 2025 • STATESMAN.COM

Gilbert Burns, Michael Morales make weight for UFC Vegas 106 | Highlights | UFC Fight Night 256 Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales were successful in making weight on Friday ahead of their UFC Fight Night 256 welterweight headliner at th...

MAY 16, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Gilbert Burns names the "most overrated" fighter in the UFC welterweight division No.8-ranked UFC middleweight contender Gilbert Burns recently revealed his pick on who the "most overrated" fighter in the welterweight divi...

MAY 16, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Fight moved once again Burns' scheduled welterweight matchup against Michael Morales has been moved to the main event of UFC Apex on May 17, MMAJunkie.com reports.

Impact This is the third date for this fight. It was originally scheduled for UFC 314 in April, and then it was bumped to UFC 315 in Montreal on May 10. Now it's been moved to a main event at UFC Apex. Similar to what happened with the previous change of dates, no official reason was provided for the fight being moved.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not Gilbert Burns or Robert Whittaker, Khamzat Chimaev reveals toughest opponent he faced in UFC so far: "I tried to choke him for five minutes" Khamzat Chimaev has defeated UFC champions and UFC title challengers alike, but one man stands out as his toughest opponent to date.

MARCH 12, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sean Brady hopes to fight Ian Machado Garry with Gilbert Burns win: 'He's got a lot of work to do' Sean Brady is still interested in fighting Ian Machado Garry.

JULY 12, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Gilbert Burns makes no excuses for UFC 299 knockout loss: 'Made a bad decision and paid for it' Gilbert Burns was 77 seconds away from victory at UFC 299 before a tactical error led to him being knocked out by Jack Della Maddalena.

MARCH 12, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC 299: Gilbert Burns vs. Jack Della Maddalena odds, picks and predictions In a 3-round welterweight bout on the main card, Gilbert Burns and Jack Della Maddalena meet Saturday at UFC 299 at Kaseya Center in Miami....

MARCH 9, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Gilbert Burns: 'I already have the respect, but I still want that title very, very bad' Winning the UFC title is still Gilbert Burns’ ultimate goal.

MARCH 7, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Gilbert Burns: 'I already have the respect, but I still want that title very, very bad' Winning the UFC title is still Gilbert Burns’ ultimate goal.

MARCH 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC 299 'Embedded,' No. 4: Gilbert Burns feels the Heat courtside ('Nick, were you rolling on that rehearsal?') Gilbert Burns goes courtside at the Miami Heat game ahead of UFC 299. Plus, Dustin Poirier gets into autograph mode.

MARCH 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jack Della Maddalena: 'If you can't beat Gilbert Burns, you can't become a world champion' Jack Della Maddalena sees Gilbert Burns as the perfect litmus test in his pursuit of gold.

MARCH 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC's Gilbert Burns apologizes to Belal Muhammad: 'He does deserve the title shot' Gilbert Burns takes back what he said about Belal Muhammad not deserving a title shot.

MARCH 6, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gilbert Burns questions validity of Colby Covington's broken foot: 'I saw him walking everywhere' Gilbert Burns is skeptical of Colby Covington’s claim that he broke his foot.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gilbert Burns questions validity of Colby Covington's broken foot: 'I saw him walking everywhere' Gilbert Burns is skeptical of Colby Covington’s claim that he broke his foot.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Gilbert Burns recounts training with Paddy Pimblett: 'He's a legit fighter' Unlike most fighters, Gilbert Burns shared some praise towards Paddy Pimblett.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gilbert Burns: Jack Della Maddalena's boxing makes him a scary opponent at UFC 299 Gilbert Burns rates Jack Della Maddalena’s boxing very highly.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC's Gilbert Burns says he'd 'destroy' Belal Muhammad in rematch if healthy Gilbert Burns believes he would’ve easily beaten Belal Muhammad had he not been compromised in the early going of their first fight.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gilbert Burns: UFC champ Leon Edwards 'very good,' will beat Colby Covington and Belal Muhammad Gilbert Burns doesn’t see Leon Edwards losing his UFC welterweight title anytime soon.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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