September 8, 2024
Gilbert Burns suffered a clear-cut decision loss to Sean Brady in the main event of UFC Vegas 97. Burns entered the bout as the underdog and the Brazilian struggled with Brady's wrestling and strength. Burns was outstruck 274-to-76 while also being taken down seven times and controlled for over 10-and-a-half minutes. With the loss, Burns is now 22-8 as a pro and 15-8 in the UFC. At age 38 his future in the sport is uncertain, but the Brazilian remains a ranked welterweight.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
September 5, 2024
Gilbert Burns (22-7) is set to take on Sean Brady in the main event of UFC Vegas 97 on Saturday. The Brazilian enters his fight on a two-fight losing streak having been knocked out by Jack Della Maddalena back in March. Burns enters this bout as the underdog as DraftKings has him at a salary of $7,500. In the UFC, Burns is 15-7 and has won eight times by stoppage while he's been finished three times, with all three coming by knockout. If Burns can pull off the upset he will prove he still is a title contender at welterweight while a loss puts his future in the sport in doubt.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
March 11, 2024
Gilbert Burns suffered a third-round knockout loss to Jack Della Maddalena on the main card of UFC 299 on Saturday. Burns relied on his takedown attempts and grappling while Maddalena scored with punches from range. It looked like Della Maddalena did enough to win the first round, keeping Burns at range, while Burns won the second round, taking Della Maddalena down and relying on his superior grappling. The fight reached its climax when Della Maddalena, escaping another takedown attempt, landed a massive knee that dropped Burns. Della Maddalena followed up with a barrage of elbows to finish Burns. In 13:43 of action, Burns landed seven takedowns and 27 significant strikes.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
March 8, 2024
UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns is set to take on Jack Della Maddalena on Saturday on the main card of UFC 299. Burns seeking to prove he is still at the top of his game after losing this past spring to Belal Muhammad. Among the top contenders of his division, Burns has an impressive fight record and has already headlined one pay-per-view event alongside the former welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman at UFC 258. DraftKings sees Burns as the underdog with a salary of $7,600. Throughout his UFC career of 21 bouts, Burns averages 74.3 fantasy points per contest. A victory would elevate Burns back into the upper echelon of welterweight title contention, especially if he can finish Della Maddalena.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
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