Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott have completed their final pre-fight faceoff before their main event clash at UFC Winnipeg. The welterweight bout will headline the upcoming card in Canada. Both fighters faced off in the traditional ceremonial weigh-in ritual that precedes UFC events. No additional details about the fight specifics or predictions were provided in this brief announcement. The faceoff marks the final promotional appearance before the fighters enter the octagon.
Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott stood across from one another Friday at the ceremonial weigh-ins, completing the final pre-fight faceoff before their welterweight main event at UFC Winnipeg.
Burns, known as "Durinho," enters the bout at 39 years old carrying a professional record of 22 wins and 10 losses. The Brazilian fights out of Kill Cliff FC and currently holds the number 13 ranking in the welterweight division. The six-foot southpaw — standing five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach — brings a well-rounded offensive game to the octagon, averaging 3.15 significant strikes landed per minute alongside a strong grappling threat of 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Malott, nicknamed "Proper," represents the home country as a Canadian fighting out of Team Alpha Male. The 34-year-old holds a record of 14-2-1 and stands six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, giving him a meaningful size advantage over Burns. He is unranked in the division but has shown active output inside the cage, landing 3.93 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy and averaging 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes, suggesting a willingness to look for finishes on the mat as well.
Why it matters
- Burns is a ranked welterweight veteran looking to climb back toward the top 10, making this a high-stakes outing for his divisional standing
- Malott fights in front of a Canadian crowd, adding motivation to an already pivotal main event slot
- Both fighters share identical striking accuracy at 48 percent, setting up a closely matched offensive exchange on the feet
- Burns's takedown volume versus Malott's submission threat creates an intriguing grappling dynamic if the fight hits the canvas
