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Gilbert Burns vs Stephen Thompson

Gilbert Burns is 22-10-0; Stephen Thompson is 17-9-1. Stephen Thompson is 3 years older than Gilbert Burns. Stephen Thompson has a 4" · 10 cm reach advantage over Gilbert Burns. Stephen Thompson is 2" · 5 cm taller than Gilbert Burns. They have met once: Gilbert Burns 1, Stephen Thompson 0.

Gilbert Burns
Brazil
Gilbert Burns
“Durinho” · 22-10-0
TKOTKOUD
WelterweightMet once
Stephen Thompson
United States
Stephen Thompson
“Wonderboy” · 17-9-1
SDTKOSUB
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Style & credentials

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
Stephen Thompson
KarateKickboxing
  • 2023Black belt · KarateTetsushin-ryu Kempo / Upstate Karate
  • 2005World Championships Cruiserweight ChampionW.A.K.O.
  • 2003World Light Cruiserweight ChampionI.K.F.
  • 2002National Tournament Light Heavyweight ChampionI.K.F.
Camp · Upstate Karate · Simpsonville, South Carolina, US

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

59%
Head
66%
22%
Body
24%
19%
Leg
10%

Time in position

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

Gilbert Burnslast 7 fights
71%19%10%
Stephen Thompsonlast 4 fights
65%28%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Gilbert Burns· from fights outside the UFC Stephen Thompson· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.164.05
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Average · better than 42% of UFC fightersStephen Thompson · Good · better than 70% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.683.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Average · better than 41% of UFC fightersStephen Thompson · Good · better than 64% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.040.23
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Good · better than 72% of UFC fightersStephen Thompson · Poor · better than 12% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
36%36%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersStephen Thompson · Average · better than 45% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
54%63%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Below avg · better than 31% of UFC fightersStephen Thompson · Average · better than 46% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.400.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Average · better than 48% of UFC fightersStephen Thompson · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters

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

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.16
Strikes landed / min
4.05
3.68
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.00
2.04 / 5.7
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.23 / 0.6
36%
Takedown accuracy
36%
54%
Takedown defence
63%
2:49
Control time / fight
0:53
0.40
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.00

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

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
Stephen Thompson21 UFC fights · 1230 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
59%729/1943
21%257/359
10%118/142
Clinch
4%47/69
3%35/40
0%5/6
Ground
3%38/54
0%0/0
0%1/1

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.

Gilbert BurnsStephen Thompson

Frequently asked questions

Have Gilbert Burns and Stephen Thompson ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3 (Sat, Jul 10, 2021), where Gilbert Burns won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Gilbert Burns and Stephen Thompson?

Gilbert Burns is 22-10-0 and Stephen Thompson is 17-9-1.

Who has the longer reach, Gilbert Burns or Stephen Thompson?

Stephen Thompson has the longer reach: 75" · 191 cm against 71" · 180 cm for Gilbert Burns, a 4" · 10 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Gilbert Burns or Stephen Thompson?

Stephen Thompson is taller at 6'0" · 183 cm; Gilbert Burns stands 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, Gilbert Burns or Stephen Thompson?

Stephen Thompson is 43 and Gilbert Burns is 40.

Who has more finishes, Gilbert Burns or Stephen Thompson?

Gilbert Burns has 15 wins inside the distance (6 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission); Stephen Thompson has 9 wins (8 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission).

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