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Belal Muhammad vs Gilbert Burns

Belal Muhammad is 24-6-0 (1 NC); Gilbert Burns is 22-10-0. Gilbert Burns is 2 years older than Belal Muhammad. Belal Muhammad has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over Gilbert Burns. Belal Muhammad is 1" · 3 cm taller than Gilbert Burns. They have met once: Belal Muhammad 1, Gilbert Burns 0.

Belal Muhammad
United States
Belal Muhammad
“Remember the Name” · 24-6-0 (1 NC)
UDUDUD
WelterweightMet once
Gilbert Burns
Brazil
Gilbert Burns
“Durinho” · 22-10-0
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Style & credentials

Belal Muhammad
Folkstyle WrestlingBJJFreestyle Wrestling
  • —Brown belt · BJJ
  • 2024UFC Welterweight ChampionshipUFC
  • 2016Titan FC Welterweight ChampionshipTitan Fighting Championship
  • 2026Champion · Real American Freestyle
Camp · Roufusport · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Gilbert Burns
BJJNo-Gi GrapplingKarate
  • 2007Black belt · BJJRafael 'Fofitio' Barros
  • 2015Bronze · ADCC-77kg
  • 2013Champion · IBJJF Nogi Worldsblack belt
  • 2011Champion · IBJJF Worldsblack belt, lightweight (leve)
Camp · Kill Cliff FC · Deerfield Beach, Florida, US

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

77%
Head
59%
14%
Body
22%
9%
Leg
19%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Belal Muhammadlast 6 fights
72%17%11%
Gilbert Burnslast 7 fights
71%19%10%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Belal Muhammad· from fights outside the UFC Gilbert Burns· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.363.16
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Good · better than 77% of UFC fightersGilbert Burns · Average · better than 42% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.923.68
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Below avg · better than 34% of UFC fightersGilbert Burns · Average · better than 41% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.982.04
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Good · better than 71% of UFC fightersGilbert Burns · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
36%36%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersGilbert Burns · Average · better than 45% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
91%54%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Elite · better than 95% of UFC fightersGilbert Burns · Below avg · better than 31% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.100.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Below avg · better than 25% of UFC fightersGilbert Burns · Average · better than 48% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.36
Strikes landed / min
3.16
3.92
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.68
1.98 / 5.5
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.04 / 5.7
36%
Takedown accuracy
36%
91%
Takedown defence
54%
3:36
Control time / fight
2:49
0.10
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.40

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Belal Muhammad22 UFC fights · 1515 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
65%987/2808
14%207/309
9%130/153
Clinch
4%61/110
1%11/14
0%0/0
Ground
8%118/177
0%1/1
0%0/0
Gilbert Burns25 UFC fights · 974 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
40%392/1255
16%160/216
19%185/237
Clinch
5%47/85
5%52/59
0%0/0
Ground
14%132/166
0%4/4
0%2/3

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Belal MuhammadGilbert Burns

Frequently asked questions

Have Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo (Sat, May 6, 2023), where Belal Muhammad won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns?

Belal Muhammad is 24-6-0 (1 NC) and Gilbert Burns is 22-10-0.

Who has the longer reach, Belal Muhammad or Gilbert Burns?

Belal Muhammad has the longer reach: 72" · 183 cm against 71" · 180 cm for Gilbert Burns, a 1" · 3 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Belal Muhammad or Gilbert Burns?

Belal Muhammad is taller at 5'11" · 180 cm; Gilbert Burns stands 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, Belal Muhammad or Gilbert Burns?

Gilbert Burns is 40 and Belal Muhammad is 38.

Who has more finishes, Belal Muhammad or Gilbert Burns?

Belal Muhammad has 6 wins inside the distance (5 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission); Gilbert Burns has 15 wins (6 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission).

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