Gilbert Burns

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/gilbert-burns

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1. When was Gilbert Burns born?July 20, 1986
2. Where was Gilbert Burns born?Brazil
3. What was Gilbert Burns's job?Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
4. How heavy is Gilbert Burns?#11
5. What is the primary competition division?Welterweight
6. What is the related family member in MMA?Herbert Burns (younger brother, former UFC fighter)

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): A full-contact combat sport that allows a wide array of fighting techniques, including striking and grappling, from various combat sports and martial arts.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ): A martial art and combat sport system focused on grappling, particularly ground fighting, emphasizing the use of leverage and technique to achieve submissions.
Submission: A technique in grappling that forces an opponent to yield by applying a chokehold or joint lock, causing pain or unconsciousness.
Welterweight Division: A weight class in combat sports, typically encompassing fighters between 155 and 170 pounds (70.3 to 77.1 kg).