Herbert Burns

Herbert Mitchell Pontes Burns (born February 2, 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who has competed in the featherweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and ONE 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.

Burns signed a four-fight contract with the Titan FC in November 2018.

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.

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. He won the fight via knockout in round one, for which he also earned the Performance of the Night bonus.

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

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

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

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. However, after Askhabov pulled out due to injury, Burns was booked against Bill Algeo. 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.

Burns faced Julio Arce on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54. 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. Burns lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.

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

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

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.

Personal life Burns has a daughter born in 2009. Only fighter in the UFC history to lose multiple bouts via retirement

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Jack Jenkins TKO (retirement) UFC 305

Perth, Australia Loss

Julio Arce TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Bill Algeo TKO (retirement) UFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez

Elmont, New York, United States Loss

Daniel Pineda TKO (elbows) UFC 252

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Evan Dunham Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 250

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Nate Landwehr KO (knee) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Win

Darrick Minner Submission (triangle armbar) Dana White's Contender Series 23

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Luis Gomez Submission (rear-naked choke) Titan FC 54

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Aibek Nurseit Submission (triangle armbar) Titan FC 51

Almaty, Kazakhstan Loss

Magomed Idrisov Decision (unanimous) ONE: Kings & Conquerors

Macau, SAR, China Loss

Movlid Khaybulaev Decision (unanimous) ONE: Throne of Tigers

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Win

Timofey Nastyukhin Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE: Odyssey of Champions

Jakarta, Indonesia Win

Honorio Banario Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE FC: Warrior's Way

Manila, Philippines Win

Hiroshige Tanaka Decision (unanimous) ONE FC: Reign of Champions

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Win

Harris Sarmiento Decision (unanimous) ONE FC: War of Nations

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Win

Edward Kelly Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE FC: Moment of Truth

Pasay, Philippines Win

Saulo Eduardo da Silva Submission (triangle armbar) Only FC 1

São Gonçalo, Brazil