Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott both weighed in at exactly 77.56 kg for the UFC Winnipeg main event. The identical weight for both fighters was confirmed at the official weigh-ins. This welterweight bout will headline the UFC Winnipeg card. Both fighters successfully made the welterweight limit with no issues.
Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott both stepped on the scale at exactly 77.56 kg Thursday, clearing the welterweight limit without issue ahead of their UFC Winnipeg main event.
Burns, known as "Durinho," enters the fight ranked 13th in the welterweight division at 39 years old. The Brazilian representative of Kill Cliff FC carries a professional record of 22-10-0 and brings a well-rounded skill set to the cage. He lands 3.15 significant strikes per minute and adds a consistent wrestling threat, averaging 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career.
Malott, fighting under the nickname "Proper," is a 34-year-old Canadian competing out of Team Alpha Male. He holds a record of 14-2-1 and will enjoy a hometown atmosphere in Winnipeg. Standing six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, he holds a size advantage over Burns and produces the higher striking output of the two, landing 3.93 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy. He also attempts submissions at a rate of 0.8 per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Burns at 13th in the division puts meaningful ranking points on the line for both men in a competitive bracket
- Malott's slight edge in striking volume against a credentialed veteran like Burns will be a key dynamic to watch
- Both fighters share identical striking accuracy, making the grappling exchanges — where Burns holds a takedown advantage — a potential deciding factor
- A main event win on home soil would significantly elevate Malott's welterweight profile
