Durinho makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Veteran Gilbert Burns has a new commitment scheduled in combat sports. The Brazilian, who had his last fight in the UFC and retired from MMA in April, signed with UFC BJJ in May and will make his debut on June 4th in Las Vegas (USA). The former welterweight (up to 77,1 kg) title challenger's opponent will be Horlando Monteiro.
The news was shared by the company itself on its social networks last Thursday (21). Durinho's first fight, a jiu-jitsu specialist, will take place at UFC BJJ 9 and is valid for the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg).
For those unfamiliar, UFC BJJ is a league within the world's largest MMA organization focused on promoting grappling fights. As the Brazilian made his mark in the gentle art, now, at 39 years old, he has returned to his 'home'.
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Gilbert Burns , 39, was successful in Jiu-Jitsu and is a legend in MMA. The Brazilian began his career in the sport in 2012, debuted in the UFC in 2014, and retired in 2026. At his peak, he competed for the welterweight title.
In this sport, Durinho built a record of 22 wins and ten losses. His main victories were over Demian Maia , Jorge Masvidal , Neil Magny , Stephen Thompson , and Tyron Woodley.
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