UFC Winnipeg’s Gilbert Burns vows he ‘doesn’t need to win’ despite four-fight skid
What is “Durinho” fighting for? Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns returns to action this weekend, headlining UFC Winnipeg against surging Canadian Mike Malott inside Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Burns enters the bout on the worst losing streak of his professional career — four straight defeats, including two by […]
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 17: Gilbert Burns of Brazil prepares to face Michael Morales of Ecuador in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on May 17, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) What is “Durinho” fighting for? Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns returns to action this weekend , headlining UFC Winnipeg against surging Canadian Mike Malott inside Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Burns enters the bout on the worst losing streak of his professional career — four straight defeats, including two by finish . That said, the competition hasn’t been easy, with losses coming against elite names, including former champions and top contenders. Still, the skid has raised questions about his future.
Despite flirting with retirement in recent years , the Brazilian veteran isn’t done yet — even as another hungry contender looks to make a name off him. But Burns made one thing clear: A win isn’t everything. “Right now, honestly, I don’t need to win,” Burns said on UFC Journey: Malott vs.
Burns . “I came from nothing. Now what I have is more than enough for me.