Gilbert Burns has finished his training camp for his upcoming fight against Mike Malott. The official weigh-in is scheduled for today evening, with the fights taking place overnight from Saturday to Sunday. Burns is looking to snap a losing streak in this matchup. The post expresses uncertainty about whether Burns can overcome his recent struggles and defeat the Canadian opponent. No specific details about Burns' preparation or condition were provided beyond confirmation that his camp is complete.
Gilbert Burns has wrapped up his training camp and is set to face Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg, with weigh-ins scheduled for Friday evening and the bouts taking place overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Burns, known as "Durinho," enters the fight in a difficult stretch of his career. The 39-year-old Brazilian, fighting out of Kill Cliff FC, carries a 22-10 record and sits ranked thirteenth in the welterweight division. He is looking to snap a losing streak against a tough opponent on home soil. Burns stands five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach and works from an orthodox stance, averaging 3.15 significant strikes per minute with 48 percent accuracy and adding 2.12 takedown attempts per 15 minutes.
Malott, nicknamed "Proper," will have the crowd behind him as a Canadian fighting in Winnipeg. The 34-year-old carries a 14-2-1 record and trains out of Team Alpha Male. At six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, he holds a physical edge over Burns in this matchup. Malott is slightly busier on the feet, averaging 3.93 significant strikes per minute at the same 48 percent accuracy, and he supplements his striking with active submission hunting at 0.8 attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Burns enters on a losing streak, making this a must-win situation for his welterweight ranking at number thirteen
- Malott fighting in front of a home Canadian crowd adds significant pressure to the welterweight contender looking to climb
- Both fighters share identical striking accuracy, setting up a competitive stand-up battle with grappling likely to be a deciding factor
- Burns holds a takedown advantage in rate, while Malott edges him in submission attempts, making the ground game a layered chess match
