Gilbert Burns is maintaining a positive outlook.
At UFC Vegas 106 on Saturday, Burns competed in the main event against Michael Morales and was defeated via first-round stoppage. This result marks the fourth consecutive loss for Burns, prompting some fans to question the 38-year-old`s future in the sport. Despite this, “Durinho” appears resolute.
On Sunday morning, Burns released his first statement regarding the loss, expressing gratitude and praise for Morales.
“Thankful for this journey! I’m still super blessed! Of course, it wasn’t the outcome I was looking forward to, especially for this one. I work extremely hard, who saw, saw, but it’s the fight game and it’s life! Congrats to Michael Morales, wishing you and your team all the success! That’s is it no sad stories! Grateful for this beautiful journey and for all the lessons! God is good all the time! All honors, praise, and glory are given to him in a win or defeat!”
A decorated world champion in both gi and no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Burns is also a former UFC welterweight title challenger, having lost to Kamaru Usman for the belt at UFC 258. His professional mixed martial arts record stands at 22 wins and 9 losses.
