Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott both weighed in at exactly 77.56 kg for their main event clash at UFC Winnipeg. The weigh-in took place on April 17, 2026, confirming both fighters hit the required welterweight limit. The identical weight shows both fighters are in optimal condition for the bout. This ensures the main event will proceed as scheduled without any weight-related complications.
Both Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott stepped on the scale at exactly 77.56 kg on April 17, 2026, clearing the welterweight limit and officially setting the stage for their main event at UFC Winnipeg.
Burns, known as "Durinho," enters the bout ranked 13th in the welterweight division with a professional record of 22-10-0. The 39-year-old Brazilian, who trains out of Kill Cliff FC, stands five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach and competes out of an orthodox stance. A well-rounded threat, he averages 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands 3.15 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy, reflecting the grappling-heavy, technically sound style that has defined his career at the top of the division.
Malott, nicknamed "Proper," is a 34-year-old Canadian fighting out of Team Alpha Male who carries a record of 14-2-1 into the contest. He holds a size advantage, measuring six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach. His output numbers are notable — he lands 3.93 significant strikes per minute, also at 48 percent accuracy — and he adds a submission threat with 0.8 attempts per 15 minutes. He does not hold a listed divisional ranking heading into the fight.
Why it matters
- Burns at 22-10-0 is a proven welterweight contender looking to re-establish himself inside the top ten
- Malott's higher striking volume gives him a potential output edge, while Burns counters with a stronger takedown game
- A Canadian headlining in Winnipeg adds significant crowd significance to the bout
- Both fighters hitting the identical weight signals a smooth camp for each side with no late complications
