Gilbert Burns faces a new challenge in the UFC; check out the date and opponent.

Durinho celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Gilbert Burns will face another challenge in Jiu-Jitsu after announcing his retirement from MMA. The Brazilian will face world champion Gabriel Almeida at UFC BJJ 12, scheduled for October 8th in Las Vegas, United States.

Since leaving MMA, Durinho has been seeking new challenges in combat sports. In June, the athlete debuted at UFC BJJ 9 and submitted Horlando Monteiro with a rear-naked choke in just 1 minute and 22 seconds, still in the first round.

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Subsequently, the Brazilian returned to wrestling competition. On September 18th, Gilbert Durinho faced Khamzat Chimaev at RAF 13 in Florida (USA), but ended up being defeated.

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VIDEO: Gilbert Burns' submission at UFC BJJ

Durinho just won his UFC BJJ fight by submission. pic.twitter.com/3g9BwmXAWO

— Victor Perroni (@v1ctorperroni) June 5, 2026

Durinho's career in MMA.

Durinho celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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At 40 years old, Gilbert Burns was one of the leading Brazilian names of his generation in MMA. A professional since 2012, the Rio de Janeiro native has a record of 22 wins and 10 losses, with six wins by knockout and nine by submission. A former challenger for the UFC welterweight title (up to 77,1 kg), the fighter accumulated notable victories over Stephen Thompson , Tyron Woodley , Jorge Masvidal , and Demian Maia.

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