Gilbert Burns called time on his illustrious career in the wake of his defeat at UFC Winnipeg.
Burns (22-10 MMA, 15-10 UFC) was stopped by Canadian favorite Mike Malott in the third round of the main event at Canada Life Center on Saturday night, signalling a fifth straight defeat for the former welterweight title challenger.
“Durinho” fought inside the Octagon 25 times since signing with the UFC back in 2014, picking up wins over notable names such as Demian Maia, Tyron Woodley, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and Jorge Masvidal. He challenged Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title at UFC 258 back in 2021 but ultimately came up short.
“I worked so hard, but I think that's it, you know?” Burns told Paul Felder in the Octagon after Saturday night’s defeat to Malott. “I think I had a great career. I fought so hard. I wanted to win so badly. But yeah. I think that's it, you know what I'm not…I think that's it.
“I fought the best guys in the world. Number one, pound for pound. A lot of guys are former champions. I never say no to a fight, you know, but... I think that’s it, but I'm content. I always try to challenge myself. And I never say no to a fight. I fought everybody.”
