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Gilbert Burns is all set to face Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 299. Not many people know but Burns is a huge fan of tattoos. The Brazilian sensation has several tattoos on his body which signifies specific meaning for him. In UFC, tattoos frequently symbolize familial ties, cherished individuals, sources of inspiration, and the challenges encountered on the journey to becoming a professional fighter.

Ahead of his crucial fight at UFC 299, we are set to look at the meaning behind Gilbert Burns’s tattoos that have specific meanings for him. So without any further ado let’s get started.

The meaning behind Gilbert burns arms tattoos

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Gilbert Burns has a number of tattoos on his body, precisely more than six. The tattoo on Burns’s right bicep is the first name of his wife Bruna Burns. They met at a jiu-jitsu session and tied the knot back in 2012. This is not the only tattoo that Burns has on his arms. ‘Durhino’ has a Chinese writing tattoo on his left arm. The meaning of it is still uncertain but according to sources, it represents something religious.

Burns is a devout follower of Christianity and it would not come as a surprise that he has tattoos about his religion on him. His outer right forearm has ‘Filipenses 4:13’ tattooed. The tattoo signifies Burns’s belief in Christ. The term ‘Filipenses 4:13’ has a specific quote in the bible and it reads “I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me”.

Burns has another tattoo on his right forearm. It is completely covered with Japanese lotus and other flowers. Burns have never signified the importance of this tattoo but according to tattoo artists, the Japanese-themed lotus flower is the symbol of purity, truth, faith, harmony, and spiritual awakening. Now let us have a look at ‘Durhino’s other tattoos.

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More about Burns’s tattoos

Continuing our small endeavor. Burns has a Joshua along with the date ‘19.08.14’ tatted on his left pec. The tattoo signifies his love for his son, Joshua Burns who came to this world on 19th August 2014. ‘Durhino’ has a crowned lion tattoo on his left shoulder. Burns never talked about his lion tattoo but according to artists again, a crowned lion signifies a strong, courageous, and outgoing personality.

‘Durhino’ has a logo inked on his arm but no one actually knows what it is or what it signifies. It is a big one though. In the end, Burns has his eldest son’s name inked on his right pec along with the date on which he took birth. , Pedro Beniah, and the date under it that can be read as, ’25:02:13.

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Gilbert Burns loves to ink his body and who knows we might witness more tattoos from him. What is your favorite tattoo on Gilbert Burns? Tell us about it in the comments below.

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