Overview
- Gabriel Almeida forced Gilbert Burns to tap to a heel hook at 4:34 of the first round on Thursday at UFC BJJ 12 in Las Vegas.
- The UFC’s official results page and an event video confirm Almeida’s win and show the leg‑lock finish in full.
- Almeida secured control of Burns’ leg, isolated the foot and tightened a heel‑hook lock that left Burns no option but to submit.
- Burns retired from UFC MMA earlier in 2026 after a knockout loss at UFC Winnipeg and has now lost two straight non‑MMA contests following a June submission win.
- UFC BJJ 12 also featured two title fights and highlights how specialized grappling cards give submission specialists a platform and present distinct risks for former MMA fighters.