Gilbert Burns vs Mike Davis — Fight recap

Gilbert Burns submitted Mike Davis via submission in the second round at 4:15 on April 27, 2019, with referee Keith Peterson overseeing the bout. Burns dominated the grappling exchanges, landing three of six takedown attempts while controlling Davis for 5:26 of fight time.

The Brazilian's striking output proved decisive as well, connecting on 49 of 87 significant strikes at 56% accuracy, including 36 head strikes, while Davis managed only 13 of 44 significant strikes at 29%. Burns' superior wrestling and positional control—combined with his ability to land clean strikes from top position—set up the submission finish that showcased his well-rounded skillset.

The victory highlighted Burns' emerging credentials as a welterweight contender with the grappling depth to control high-level competition.