Gilbert Burns vs Stephen Thompson
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Gilbert Burns vs Stephen Thompson: Matchup Breakdown
Gilbert Burns is 15-10 in the Welterweight division with a 60.0% win rate. Stephen Thompson is 12-9-1 at Welterweight, winning 54.5% of the time. Gilbert Burns is listed as inactive. Stephen Thompson is listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Gilbert Burns leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 on Jul 10, 2021, won by Gilbert Burns by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.
Stephen Thompson holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 953 to 926. Career peaks are 1,241 for Gilbert Burns and 1,186 for Stephen Thompson. Gilbert Burns has 3 KO/TKO and 5 submission wins from 15 victories, a 53.3% finish rate. Stephen Thompson has 6 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 50.0% of the time.
Gilbert Burns stands 5' 10" with a reach of 71" and fights orthodox. Stephen Thompson is 6' 0" with a reach of 75", orthodox. That is a 4-inch reach advantage for Stephen Thompson. Gilbert Burns is 40, Stephen Thompson is 43.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Gilbert Burns has landed 974 significant strikes at 48.1% accuracy with 42 takedowns and 1h 10m of control time. Stephen Thompson has landed 1,293 at 46.0% with 5 takedowns and 0h 19m of control.
Gilbert Burns has 1 title fight (0 won) against 2 (0 won) for Stephen Thompson. They share 3 common opponents: Belal Muhammad, Jorge Masvidal, Tyron Woodley.
Have Gilbert Burns and Stephen Thompson fought before?
Yes. Gilbert Burns and Stephen Thompson have fought once in the UFC. Gilbert Burns won by unanimous decision at UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 on July 10, 2021.
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Who has more UFC wins, Gilbert Burns or Stephen Thompson?
Gilbert Burns has more UFC wins: 15 to 12. Gilbert Burns's UFC record is 15-10; Stephen Thompson's is 12-9-1.
KO/TKO wins: Gilbert Burns 3, Stephen Thompson 6. Submission wins: Gilbert Burns 5, Stephen Thompson 0.
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Who is taller, Gilbert Burns or Stephen Thompson?
Stephen Thompson is taller at 6'0", to Gilbert Burns's 5'10" (2 inches). Stephen Thompson has the longer reach: 75 inches to 71.
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