Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott both weighed in at exactly 77.56 kg for their UFC Winnipeg main event. The identical weight readings added an interesting wrinkle to the welterweight bout. Both fighters successfully made the welterweight limit with no issues. The official weigh-in confirmed the main event is set to proceed as scheduled.
Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott both stepped off the scale at an identical 77.56 kg on Friday, clearing the welterweight limit ahead of their UFC Winnipeg main event and setting up what promises to be a compelling 170-pound matchup.
Burns, nicknamed "Durinho," enters the bout at 39 years old and carries a 22-10 record into the cage. The Brazilian, who trains out of Kill Cliff FC, currently sits at number 13 in the welterweight division. Standing five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach, the orthodox striker lands 3.15 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy and supplements his standup with a solid 2.12 takedown attempts per 15 minutes, underscoring his well-rounded threat level.
Malott, known as "Proper," represents the home country as a Canadian fighting in Winnipeg, a detail that figures to energize the arena crowd. The 34-year-old Team Alpha Male representative owns a 14-2-1 record and holds a measurable physical edge, standing six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach. He produces a slightly higher striking output at 3.93 significant strikes per minute, also at 48 percent accuracy, and averages 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him a threat in multiple areas.
Why it matters
- Burns is a ranked contender at number 13 in the welterweight division, meaning a loss puts more pressure on his standing while a Malott win could push the Canadian toward the rankings conversation.
- Malott's height and reach advantage of three inches in both categories could be a meaningful stylistic factor against a compact, aggressive wrestler in Burns.
- Both fighters share identical striking accuracy, making volume and grappling transitions a potential deciding factor across the rounds.
