Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott completed their pre-fight face-off ahead of their welterweight bout at UFC Winnipeg. The staredown was part of the ceremonial weigh-in proceedings for the event. Both fighters looked ready for their scheduled matchup. The face-off video was shared by UFC Eurasia. No additional context about the fight's placement on the card was provided in the post.
Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott went face to face at the ceremonial weigh-in for UFC Winnipeg on April 18, completing the traditional staredown ahead of their welterweight matchup. The moment was captured and shared by UFC Eurasia.
Burns, known as "Durinho," enters the contest as the ranked number 13 welterweight in the UFC. The 39-year-old Brazilian trains out of Kill Cliff FC and carries a professional record of 22-10. Standing five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach, he fights out of an orthodox stance and averages 3.15 significant strikes per minute at a 48 percent accuracy rate. His wrestling credentials are equally notable, with 2.12 takedown attempts per 15 minutes underlining his threat on the ground.
Malott, nicknamed "Proper," represents the home country and figures to have a vocal Canadian crowd behind him in Winnipeg. The 34-year-old holds a record of 14-2-1 and trains with Team Alpha Male. At six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, he holds a size advantage over Burns. Malott averages 3.93 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy and adds a submission threat with 0.8 attempts per 15 minutes, giving him a well-rounded offensive profile.
Why it matters
- Burns is a ranked welterweight contender looking to climb back toward the top of the division at age 39
- Malott fights in front of a home crowd in Canada, adding extra stakes to the matchup
- Both fighters share identical striking accuracy, making the style matchup closely contested on the feet
- The grappling dimension adds another layer, with Burns bringing heavy takedown volume and Malott countering with submission attempts
