Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott completed their staredown ahead of UFC Winnipeg. The two welterweight fighters will meet on the card in Winnipeg. Burns is a veteran contender who has faced top-level opposition throughout his career, while Malott is a Canadian fighter competing on home soil. The faceoff was captured on video by UFC Eurasia. No further details about their bout or the event were provided in the post.
Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott stood face to face ahead of their welterweight clash at UFC Winnipeg, with the staredown captured on video by UFC Eurasia as the two fighters sized each other up before fight night.
Burns, nicknamed "Durinho," enters the bout ranked 13th in the welterweight division with a professional record of 22 wins and 10 losses. The 39-year-old Brazilian trains out of Kill Cliff FC and has built a reputation as one of the division's most durable veterans, having shared the cage with elite-level opposition throughout his career. He lands 3.15 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy and averages 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes, reflecting a well-rounded game that blends grappling with steady striking output.
Malott, known as "Proper," carries a record of 14-2-1 into the matchup and will be competing in front of a home crowd in Winnipeg. The 34-year-old Canadian, who trains with Team Alpha Male, stands six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach and edges Burns in striking volume at 3.93 significant strikes per minute. He also attempts submissions at a rate of 0.8 per 15 minutes, suggesting an aggressive finishing instinct on the ground.
Why it matters
- Burns is a ranked welterweight contender, making this a meaningful opportunity for Malott to break into the divisional rankings
- Malott fighting on home soil in Winnipeg adds considerable crowd energy and motivation to his corner
- Both fighters share identical striking accuracy at 48 percent, setting up a tightly contested stand-up battle between two orthodox grapplers who can also finish on the feet
