Herbert Burns (born February 2, 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the

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division of the

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. He is the younger brother of fellow UFC fighter,

Gilbert Burns Gilbert Alexander Pontes Burns (born 20 July 1986) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and submission grappler. He currently competes in the Welterweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As a grappler, Burns ...

Background

Burns was born in Niterói, Brazil in 1988. He has two older brothers,

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and Frederick, who both are also jiu-jitsu black belts. He played soccer and trained

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karate under his father Herbert Sr. in his early childhood, eventually winning a state championship in the latter sport. As the interest in both sports gradually declined, Herbert started training

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at the same time with his brothers when he was ten years old.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Burns made his professional debut in 2012 in the regional circuit, scoring a first-minute submission victory. After the debut, he was rapidly signed to

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where he amassed a record of 5–2 before transitioning stateside as his contract with the organization expired. Burns signed a four-fight contract with the

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in November 2018. He ended up fighting two bouts in the organization, winning both via submission.

Dana White's Contender Series

After the short tenure in Titan, Burns was invited to participate in the Dana White's Contender Series 23 on August 9, 2019. He faced

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, winning the bout via first-round submission, earning a UFC contract with the performance.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Burns made his UFC debut against fellow newcomer

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at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos on January 25, 2020. He won the fight via knockout in round one, for which he also earned the

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bonus. Burns faced

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on June 6, 2020, at

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in a 150 lb catchweight bout. He won the bout via rear-naked choke submission in round one. Burns faced Daniel Pineda on August 15, 2020, at

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. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two. Burns was scheduled to face

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on July 17, 2021, at

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. However, Burns pulled out in early June due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by

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. As the first fight of his new four-fight contract, Burns was scheduled to face Khusein Askhabov on July 16, 2022, at

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. However, after Askhabov pulled out due to injury, Burns was booked against

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. Despite a tight triangle choke attempt, Burns lost the fight via technical knockout in round two after he was unable to return to his feet.

Personal life

Burns has a daughter, Isadora (born 2009).

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

(One time) vs.

Mixed martial arts record

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References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Burns, Herbert Living people 1988 births Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in the United States Brazilian male mixed martial artists Brazilian male karateka Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu Sportspeople from Niterói Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Featherweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Shotokan Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu ONE Championship mixed martial artists