Herbert Burns

For the Canadian banker, see Herbert D. Burns.
Herbert Burns
BornHerbert Mitchell Pontes Burns
(1988-02-02) February 2, 1988 (age 36)
Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesThe Blaze
ResidenceLantana, Florida, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach73+1⁄2 in (187 cm)[2]
StyleBrazilian Jiu-jitsu
Submission wrestling
TeamEvolve MMA (2013–2015)[3]
Kill Cliff FC (2017–present)[4]
The Way Martial Arts (2022–present)[5]
TrainerHenri Hooft (striking)
Neil Melanson (Catch wrestling)
Rank3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[6] under Rafael "Fofitio" Barros and Gilbert Burns[7]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins11
By knockout1
By submission8
By decision2
Losses6
By knockout4
By decision2
Notable relativesGilbert Burns (brother)[8]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Representing  Brazil
American Nogi Championship
Gold medal – first place 2018 Middleweight (Black)[9]
Pan American Nogi Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2018 New York, USA -76 kg[10]
Dallas Fall Open Nogi Championship
Gold medal – first place 2018 Middleweight (Black)[11]
Gold medal – first place 2018 Absolute (Black)[11]
Miami Spring Open Nogi Championship
Gold medal – first place 2018 -76 kg (Black)[12]

Herbert Mitchell Pontes Burns[13] (born February 2, 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the younger brother of fellow UFC fighter, Gilbert Burns.

Background

Burns was born in Niterói, Brazil, in 1988. He has two older brothers, Gilbert and Frederick, who both are also jiu-jitsu black belts.[7] He played soccer and trained Shotokan karate under his father Herbert Sr. in his early childhood, eventually winning a state championship in the latter sport.[7] As the interest in both sports gradually declined, Herbert started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the same time with his brothers when he was ten years old.[7]

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 ONE Championship where he amassed a record of 5–2 before transitioning stateside as his contract with the organization expired.[14]

Burns signed a four-fight contract with the Titan FC in November 2018.[14] He ended up fighting two bouts in the organization, winning both via submission.[15]

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 Darrick Minner, winning the bout via first-round submission, earning a UFC contract with the performance.[16]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Burns made his UFC debut against fellow newcomer Nate Landwehr at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos on January 25, 2020.[17] He won the fight via knockout in round one,[18] for which he also earned the Performance of the Night bonus.[19]

Burns faced Evan Dunham on June 6, 2020, at UFC 250 in a 150 lb catchweight bout.[20] He won the bout via rear-naked choke submission in round one.[21]

Burns faced Daniel Pineda on August 15, 2020, at UFC 252.[22] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[23]

Burns was scheduled to face Billy Quarantillo on July 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 26.[24] However, Burns pulled out in early June due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Gabriel Benítez.[25]

As the first fight of his new four-fight contract, Burns was scheduled to face Khusein Askhabov on July 16, 2022, at UFC on ABC 3.[26][27] However, after Askhabov pulled out due to injury, Burns was booked against Bill Algeo.[28] Despite a tight triangle choke attempt in the first round, Burns lost the fight via technical knockout in round two after he was unable to return to his feet.[29]

Burns faced Julio Arce on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54.[30] At the weigh ins, Arce weighed in at 147.25 pounds, one and a quarter pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. His bout proceeded at catchweight and Arce was fined 20 percent of his purse which went to Burns.[31] Burns lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[32]

Replacing an injured Gavin Tucker, Burns faced Jack Jenkins on August 17, 2024, at UFC 305.[33] After being knocked down in the third round, Burns lost the fight via technical knockout when he could not return to his feet.[34]

On October 10, 2024, it was reported that Burns was removed from the UFC roster.[35]

Professional grappling career

Burns competed against Pat Sabatini at Fury Pro Grappling 11 on November 2, 2024. He lost the match by golden score in overtime.[36]

Personal life

Burns has a daughter born in 2009.[7]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches 11 wins 6 losses
By knockout 1 4
By submission 8 0
By decision 2 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–6 Jack Jenkins TKO (retirement) UFC 305 August 18, 2024 3 0:48 Perth, Australia
Loss 11–5 Julio Arce TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot March 30, 2024 2 2:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Catchweight (147.25 lb) bout; Arce missed weight. Burns was deducted one point in round 1 due to repeated illegal groin strikes.
Loss 11–4 Bill Algeo TKO (retirement) UFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez July 16, 2022 2 1:50 Elmont, New York, United States
Loss 11–3 Daniel Pineda TKO (elbows) UFC 252 August 15, 2020 2 4:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (149.5 lb) bout; Burns missed weight.
Win 11–2 Evan Dunham Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 250 June 6, 2020 1 1:20 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 10–2 Nate Landwehr KO (knee) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos January 25, 2020 1 2:43 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 9–2 Darrick Minner Submission (triangle armbar) Dana White's Contender Series 23 August 6, 2019 1 2:29 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–2 Luis Gomez Submission (rear-naked choke) Titan FC 54 April 26, 2019 1 2:24 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 7–2 Aibek Nurseit Submission (triangle armbar) Titan FC 51 December 21, 2018 2 2:35 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Loss 6–2 Magomed Idrisov Decision (unanimous) ONE: Kings & Conquerors August 5, 2017 3 5:00 Macau, SAR, China
Loss 6–1 Movlid Khaybulaev Decision (unanimous) ONE: Throne of Tigers February 10, 2017 3 5:00 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Win 6–0 Timofey Nastyukhin Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE: Odyssey of Champions September 27, 2015 1 3:26 Jakarta, Indonesia
Win 5–0 Honorio Banario Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE FC: Warrior's Way December 5, 2014 1 3:59 Manila, Philippines
Win 4–0 Hiroshige Tanaka Decision (unanimous) ONE FC: Reign of Champions August 29, 2014 3 5:00 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Win 3–0 Harris Sarmiento Decision (unanimous) ONE FC: War of Nations March 14, 2014 3 5:00 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Win 2–0 Edward Kelly Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE FC: Moment of Truth December 6, 2013 1 0:44 Pasay, Philippines
Win 1–0 Saulo Eduardo da Silva Submission (triangle armbar) Only Fighting Championship February 25, 2012 1 0:25 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Featherweight debut.

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See also

References

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