Gilbert Burns targets MMA legends for UFC BJJ matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Gilbert Burns, recently retired from MMA, announced his entry into UFC BJJ on June 3, 2026. He aims to attract notable former UFC fighters for matches, naming Anthony Pettis, Demian Maia, Dustin Poirier, Nate Diaz, Ben Henderson, and Rafael dos Anjos as potential opponents. Burns expressed excitement about competing for titles or engaging in entertaining big fights, showing a renewed competitive spirit. His transition follows a career-ending fifth straight loss in MMA, leading him to pursue management opportunities alongside this new grappling venture.
- •Gilbert Burns retired from MMA after five consecutive losses.
- •He has signed with UFC BJJ and seeks high-profile matches.
- •Burns mentioned several legends he'd like to compete against.
- •He aims for both title fights and entertaining grappling bouts.
- •Burns is a third-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Gilbert Burns returns in style at UFC BJJ 9, calls out long list of names
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Gilbert Burns names MMA legends he hopes follow him into UFC BJJ
"Ex-Ultimate Fighting Championship title challenger Gilbert Burns still has plenty to offer at his age.
"Gilbert Burns wants these UFC alum vs. UFC alum battles in BJJ.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 5:11 PMGilbert Burns returns in style at UFC BJJ 9, calls out long list of names
Ex-Ultimate Fighting Championship title challenger Gilbert Burns still has plenty to offer at his age.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 9:13 PMGilbert Burns names MMA legends he hopes follow him into UFC BJJ
Gilbert Burns wants these UFC alum vs. UFC alum battles in BJJ.
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