Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott participated in their pre-fight staredown ahead of UFC Winnipeg. The welterweight bout is part of the upcoming fight card. Burns is a veteran contender known for competing against top-level opposition throughout his career. Malott is a Canadian fighter looking to prove himself against elevated competition. The face-off was captured and shared by UFC Eurasia.
Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott came face to face this week ahead of their welterweight clash at UFC Winnipeg, with the staredown footage captured and shared by UFC Eurasia.
Burns, nicknamed "Durinho," enters the bout as one of the more decorated veterans in the welterweight division. The 39-year-old Brazilian carries a 22-10-0 record and is currently ranked thirteenth in the division, a position built on years of competing against elite opposition. Fighting out of Kill Cliff FC, the five-foot-ten orthodox striker lands 3.15 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy and adds a consistent grappling threat, averaging 2.12 takedowns per fifteen minutes.
Malott, known as "Proper," represents the home country and will have the crowd on his side in Winnipeg. The 34-year-old Canadian holds a 14-2-1 record and trains with Team Alpha Male. Standing six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, he edges Burns in size and outputs a slightly higher striking volume at 3.93 significant strikes per minute. He also attempts submissions at a rate of 0.8 per fifteen minutes, giving him options across both ranges.
Why it matters
- Burns is a ranked contender looking to climb back toward the top of a competitive welterweight division
- Malott faces his stiffest test to date and a win over a ranked veteran would significantly boost his standing
- Both fighters share identical striking accuracy, making volume and grappling exchanges likely deciding factors
- The matchup carries extra weight as a homecoming for Malott in front of a Canadian audience
