ABOUT THIS EPISODE
"I didn't want to, but I was... they said 'Put the gloves on.'" UFC veteran Gilbert Burns joins the table to share the raw, unfiltered story of his rise from bartering for karate lessons in Brazil to becoming one of the most feared welterweights in the world.
In this deep dive, Gilbert reveals the reality of his most memorable battles against Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman, the technical "mistake" that cost him against JDM, and why he believes he still has one more legendary title run left in him.
In this episode, we discuss:
Roots: How his father traded car services to get him and his brothers into jiu-jitsu.
Nova União: Training alongside legends like Jose Aldo during the humid, high-intensity days in Rio.
The Knockout Epiphany: The moment Gilbert realized he had world-class power—and why knocking someone out is "addicting".
Autopilot Mode: The "scary" reality of fighting on autopilot after a massive concussion.
The Moneyberg Influence: Behind-the-scenes insights into his relationship with Derek Moneyberg and the mental game of professional fighting.
The Bite: An all-you-can-eat authentic Brazilian feast at Pampa Gaúcho.
Follow Gilbert "Durinho" Burns:
Instagram: @Gilbert_Burns
Twitter: @GilbertDurinho
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