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25-Fight UFC Veteran Officially Removed From UFC Roster After Announcing Retirement

MMA Knockout On SI·Drew Beaupre·about 1 month ago
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After announcing his retirement following his last loss, former UFC title challenger Gilbert Burns has officially been removed from the promotion’s roster. A longtime staple of the UFC welterweight division, Burns hoped to revitalize his career and snap a four-fight losing skid earlier this month at UFC Winnipeg , where he took on Canadian Mike Malott in the card’s headlining bout. “Durinho” was the underdog heading into the fight and ultimately fell to strikes in the third round, and immediately after the loss the Brazilian took his gloves off and announced that he was retiring from fighting. Gilbert Burns Thanks the UFC & Fans After Retiring Combat sports fans are well aware that fighter retirements rarely stick, but the 39-year-old Burns seem content to find out that he’s no longer on the official UFC roster, per the UFC Roster Wfatch account . It was great 12 years 25 fights 5 main events! Thanks @ufc and all the fans!…

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