Gilbert Burns is putting the finishing touches on his preparation for his upcoming fight against Mike Malott. The official weigh-in is scheduled for today evening, with the fights taking place Saturday night into Sunday. Burns is looking to snap a losing streak in this matchup. The post questions whether fans believe Burns can overcome his recent run of losses and defeat the Canadian opponent.
Gilbert Burns has completed his final preparations for his welterweight bout against Mike Malott, with the official weigh-ins scheduled for Friday evening and the fights set to take place Saturday night.
Burns, known as "Durinho," enters the contest looking to snap a recent losing streak that has tested his standing in the division. The 39-year-old Brazilian holds a professional record of 22-10 and sits at number 13 in the welterweight rankings. A veteran of Kill Cliff FC, Burns brings a well-rounded offensive game to the cage, averaging 3.15 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy while also threatening on the mat with 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Standing across from him will be Canadian contender Mike Malott, who fights out of Team Alpha Male and carries a record of 14-2-1 into the matchup. The 34-year-old, nicknamed "Proper," is slightly larger than Burns at six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach. Malott has shown sharp offensive output, averaging 3.93 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy, and adds submission danger with 0.8 attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Burns enters on a losing streak and needs a win to remain relevant in the welterweight top 15
- A victory for Malott could push the Canadian further up the divisional ladder at 170 pounds
- Both fighters share identical striking accuracy, making volume and grappling exchanges likely deciding factors
- The size and reach advantage belongs to Malott, while Burns counters with greater takedown output
