Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott completed their final face-off ahead of their main event fight at UFC Winnipeg. The two welterweights will headline the card in what is expected to be a significant matchup. Burns brings veteran experience while Malott represents hometown Canada. The post features promotional imagery from the official UFC Eurasia channel. No additional details about the fighters' preparations or predictions are provided in this brief announcement.
Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott stood across from each other at the final face-off ahead of their welterweight main event at UFC Winnipeg, with the two fighters set to headline the card.
Burns, known as "Durinho," enters the fight ranked thirteenth in the welterweight division at 39 years old. The Brazilian, who trains out of Kill Cliff FC, carries a record of 22 wins and 10 losses and brings considerable veteran experience to the matchup. Standing five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach, Burns averages 3.15 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy, and adds a consistent grappling threat with 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Malott, nicknamed "Proper," fights in front of a home crowd in Winnipeg and represents a significant challenge for the veteran Burns. The 34-year-old Canadian holds a record of 14-2-1 and trains with Team Alpha Male. At six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, Malott generates a higher striking output than Burns, landing 3.93 significant strikes per minute with 48 percent accuracy. He also threatens on the ground with 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Burns is a ranked welterweight contender, and a loss drops him further down the divisional ladder at 39
- Malott fights as the hometown Canadian, adding crowd momentum to an already compelling matchup
- Both fighters share identical striking accuracy, but Malott's higher output and reach advantage set up an interesting style contrast
- The result could shape the welterweight rankings picture below the top ten
