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Tale of the Tape
Age
38
Height
5' 9"
Reach
73.5"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
65%
Win Rate
82%
Finish Rate
1
KO/TKO Wins
8
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
17
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
"The Blaze". That's what they call Herbert Burns, and is part of the UFC featherweight division's deep end, fighting out of Brazil — 17 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
Wrestling is the skeleton key here — 2.9 takedowns a round on average. Everything opponents want to do standing gets interrupted, smothered, and dragged to the canvas.
The last fight went to Jack Jenkins (KO/TKO (Punches) R3) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
He's 38 now. Fighters at this stage aren't building toward something; they're spending what's left, and that usually makes for the best fights.
Recent Fights
Jack Jenkins
KO/TKO (Punches) R3 · Aug 18, 2024
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya
Julio Arce
KO/TKO (Punch) R2 · Mar 30, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot
Bill Algeo
KO/TKO R2 · Jul 16, 2022
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez
Daniel Pineda
KO/TKO (Elbows) R2 · Aug 16, 2020
UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3
Evan Dunham
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R1 · Jun 6, 2020
UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer
Latest / Herbert Burns News
Keyshawn Davis Gets His Top Rank Release — And Burns the Bridge
Bob Arum confirms the 15-0 Olympic silver medalist walked with a fight left on his deal, after turning down $2M and reportedly demanding $6M.
Oct 24, 2026
Gilbert Burns Tapped by Heel Hook in First UFC BJJ Loss
Burns opened his grappling run 1-0 with a rear-naked choke in June. Gabriel Almeida ended it inside a single round at UFC BJJ 12.
Oct 9, 2026
Two UFC BJJ Titles Up for Grabs as Moura Chases History vs Fornarino
The 20-year-old bantamweight champ Cassia Moura fights for a second belt October 8, while Gilbert Burns makes his second grappling-only start.
Oct 6, 2026