Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott completed their faceoff before UFC Winnipeg. The post is brief and provides no additional context about the matchup. Both fighters are confirmed for the event. No details are given regarding the weight class, card position, or significance of the bout. The faceoff is part of the standard pre-fight promotional activities for the event.
Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott stood across from each other at the UFC Winnipeg faceoff on April 18, completing the standard pre-fight promotional ritual ahead of their welterweight matchup.
Burns, nicknamed "Durinho," enters the bout ranked 13th in the welterweight division. The 39-year-old Brazilian carries a professional record of 22-10 and trains out of Kill Cliff FC. Fighting out of an orthodox stance, Burns stands five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach. He lands 3.15 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy and adds a steady wrestling threat, averaging 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career.
Malott, known as "Proper," represents the host country and brings a record of 14-2-1 into the fight. The 34-year-old Canadian trains with Team Alpha Male and holds a size advantage, standing six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach. He is the busier striker of the two, landing 3.93 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy, and also poses a submission threat with 0.8 attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Burns is a ranked welterweight at 13th, meaning a loss or win carries direct divisional implications
- Malott fights in front of a home crowd in Winnipeg, adding extra pressure and atmosphere to the matchup
- Both fighters share identical striking accuracy, setting up a closely contested stand-up battle between two orthodox competitors
- Malott's submission rate and Burns's takedown volume create an intriguing grappling dimension underneath the striking game
