Gilbert Burns Announces Retirement After Fifth Straight Loss At UFC Winnipeg

Undoubtedly, Gilbert Burns, 39, was one of the most respected welterweights of his generation. Meanwhile, Mike Malott stopped him in the third round of their UFC Winnipeg main event. The TKO came at 2:08 and ended his five-fight losing streak. After a few more losses, he would have matched Tony Ferguson’s record. Burns later announced his retirement from the sport, closing out a widely respected career.

Burns did not dress it up or search for excuses. He said he worked hard, fought the best guys in the world, never said no to a fight, and challenged himself every single time. In light of the fact that his wife and his kids were there, he said goodbye from the octagon, signing off his career.

“I worked so hard, you know, but I think that’s it, you know, I think I had a great career. I fought so hard, I want to win so bad. But yeah, I think that’s it, you know, I’m not. I think that’s it, you know, 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, you know, I always try to challenge myself, and I never say no to a fight. I fought everybody, so my wife is here, my baby, my family,” Burns said.