Gilbert Burns was upset by Michel Prazeres in his last fight at UFC Fight Night 95 last September in his native Brazil, surprising himself and many others.
Burns, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace, had troubles getting Prazeres to the mat for most of the three-round affair, and was forced to strike with Prazeres. Burns’ standup game is his biggest flaw, and he was subsequently outpointed on the feet, resulting in a decision defeat.
Burns walked away unhappy that evening, but more importantly, he learned so much. He said he was incredibly confident in his wrestling and grappling going into the fight, but after being unable to take Prazeres down, he realized multiple parts of his game needed work.