Renowned manager Daniel Rubinstein has clarified that the Gilbert Burns versus Mike Malott bout is not the main event of the evening. This statement comes as a correction or clarification regarding the fight card structure. The post expresses relief ("Ura!" meaning "Hooray!") about this clarification. The context suggests there may have been earlier confusion about whether this welterweight matchup would headline the event. No information is provided about what the actual main event will be.
Manager Daniel Rubinstein has moved to clear up confusion surrounding the UFC Winnipeg fight card, confirming that the welterweight clash between Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott will not serve as the evening's main event.
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, 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 ground with 2.12 takedown attempts per 15 minutes.
His opponent, Canadian Mike Malott, fights out of Team Alpha Male and carries a record of 14-2-1 into the contest. The 34-year-old stands six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach and has shown an active striking output, landing 3.93 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy. Malott also adds a submission threat, averaging 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him a dangerous presence across all phases.
Rubinstein's clarification suggests earlier reporting or fan discussion had positioned this welterweight pairing as the headline bout. The actual main event for UFC Winnipeg has not been identified in the available information.
Why it matters
- Burns, a former title challenger, is looking to work back up the welterweight rankings at No. 13
- Malott fighting in Canada adds significant home-crowd relevance to the matchup
- Both fighters share identical striking accuracy and similar styles, setting up a closely contested welterweight contest
- The fight card structure remains partially unclear until the main event is officially announced
