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Burns isn’t a BJJ guy in MMA. He’s a striker who also almost KTFO Usman and has twice the experience of Khamzat and still lost
WRONG
Burns is one of the most accomplished BJJ guys in MMA.
He is a BJJ guy in MMA, who learned striking later in life.
Please educate yourself:
Background[edit]
When Burns was young, his father offered to fix his customer's car in trade for three months of jiu-jitsu lessons for all of his boys.[14] Burns started training at the Academia Associação Oriente, an affiliate of Nova União led by Welton Ribeiro.
Grappling career[edit]
He trained with Nova Uniao until the 2007 World Championship, where he came in second place.[8]
In 2009, Burns became recognized when he won the silver medal at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship.[8]
In 2010, Burns attained a high level of international success competing worldwide. He reached the semifinals of the European Open in January; he defeated heavy favorite Celso Venicius at the World Pro Cup trials; he won the World Cup finals in Abu Dhabi against Claudio Mattos, and he won the Brazilian Nationals in May.[8]
In 2011, Burns achieved his highest recognition as he won the gold medal in the 2011 World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships.[8]
In 2015, Burns won bronze at Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling championships (ADCC).
In November 2020, Burns challenged Nate Diaz to a grappling match on an upcoming Submission Underground event, but the match didn't come to fruition.[15]
Burns faced Rafael Lovato Jr. in the main event of Who's Number One on April 30, 2021 and won a unanimous decision.[16]
He then fought against Lucas Barbosa in the main event of BJJ Stars 7 on November 6, 2021. Burns lost by submission after being caught in a rear-naked choke.[17]
Mixed martial arts career[edit]
Early career[edit]
After winning the 2011 World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships, Burns decided to make mixed martial arts his main focus and made his professional debut in January 2012.
