UFC star Gilbert Burns shot to prominence with his splendid Jiu-Jitsu career and the thrust he carried in his early MMA career. His superior grappling came in handy as he racked imposing submission wins. The Brazilian fighter then established himself as the top brass of the middleweight division and also challenged Kamaru Usman for the title at UFC 258. While he racked up mixed results in recent years, he is on a hunt for another push for the title as he faces Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287. Notably, the welterweight fighter who wears his heart on his sleeves comes from a family rooted in BJJ. One of his brothers, Herbert Burns, also followed in his elder brother’s footsteps and transitioned to MMA.

Who is Gilbert Burns’ brother, Herbert Burns?

Herbert Burns, born on February 2, 1988, is the younger brother of the UFC star Gilbert Burns. The younger of the Burns siblings, Herbert, currently fights under the banner of UFC as he competes in the featherweight division. ‘The Blaze’ trained in Shotokan karate during his early childhood and also became a state champion.

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However, the Brazilian fighter took a liking to BJJ around the same time as his elder brothers picked the sport. Afterward, he won the 2018 American Nogi Championship, simultaneously nurturing his MMA career.

Markedly, the Niterói native made his MMA debut in 2012 and then penned a contract with ONE Championship. After going 6-0 in his initial career, he suffered a two-loss slump. After the completion of his ONE Championship contract, he signed with Titan FC. The change in the organization also brought him good fortune, as he bounced from his slump.

Is Herbert Burns a UFC fighter?

The 35-year-old is under a UFC contract and earned his way through Dana White’s Contender Series in 2019. Appearing on the 23rd installment, he faced Darrick Minner and picked up a UFC contract after a dominating submission win.

Subsequently, he made his UFC debut against Nate Landwehr in January 2020 and announced himself on the biggest stage with another commanding finish. While The Way Martial Arts representative also won his next fight against Evan Dunham at 252, the weight-cutting concerns plagued him.

However, the 11-4 record holder lost his spark and is again currently on a two-loss streak.

Can Herbert Burns become a household name like Gilbert Burns?

The BJJ ace possesses ample skill set and temperament to succeed in a cutthroat sport such as MMA. His remarkable resume speaks volumes about this.

However, his recent outings to the Octagon, first against Daniel Pineda at UFC 252 and then against Daniel Pineda last year, raise doubts in the fans’ minds. In addition, his recent weight-cutting issues exacerbate his case.

But, the fighter has bounced back from a similar situation in the past and the fans are hopeful of a replay.

What is the relationship between Herbert Burns and Gilbert Burns like?

The younger of the two brothers, Herbert, looks up to his brother. Whatever path ‘Durinho’ chose in his career, the flyweight fighter also followed in his footsteps.

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Chasing his elder brothers, he tagged along with them in BJJ training and soon found himself donning the MMA gloves, taking inspiration from his more famous brother. His transition to UFC also brought the pair together. And made them a curious case of two brothers pursuing the same dream.

All about Gilbert Burns’ next fight, UFC 287

Gilbert Burns is scheduled to face Jorge Masvidal in a high-voltage fight at UFC 287 on April 8 at Miami’s Miami-Dande Arena.

The pivotal fight for both fighters is the opportunity to ignite their run to the UFC gold. While ‘Gamebred’ is on a three-loss streak after a dip in form, the #5 ranked welterweight is coming off a win against Neil Magny in his previous encounter at UFC 283.

The American fighter might pull the curtain on his career if he succumbs to another loss. On the other hand, in case of loss for Burns, he might fall lower in the ranks and farther away from the coveted gold.

What do you think of these amusing details about UFC star Gilbert Burns’ younger brother, Herbert Burns? Do you believe Gilbert Burns will prevail and move closer to the title shot at UFC 287? Let us know in the comments below.

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