Mike Malott finished Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC Winnipeg, extending his winning streak to four consecutive victories. The finish came by technical knockout, though the specific round was not mentioned in this post. This represents a significant victory for the Canadian fighter Malott over the veteran Burns. The win positions Malott higher in the welterweight rankings. Burns announced his retirement following this defeat.
Mike Malott stopped Gilbert Burns by technical knockout in the main event of UFC Winnipeg on April 19, handing the Brazilian veteran a finishing loss and sending him into retirement.
Malott, known as "Proper," improved to 14-2-1 with the victory, his fourth consecutive win. The 34-year-old Canadian trains out of Team Alpha Male and has been one of the more productive strikers in the welterweight division, landing 3.93 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy. Standing six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, he also mixes in a credible grappling game, averaging 1.88 takedowns and 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Burns, nicknamed "Durinho," entered the fight ranked 13th at welterweight and carrying a professional record of 22-10. The 39-year-old from Brazil and long-time Kill Cliff FC representative had built his reputation as a well-rounded threat, averaging 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 3.15 significant strikes landed per minute across his career. Following the defeat, Burns announced his retirement from competition.
Why it matters
- Malott's four-fight winning streak pushes him firmly into welterweight title contention conversation
- The victory came against a ranked opponent, giving the win genuine divisional weight
- Burns closing out a celebrated career means a veteran ranking slot opens up at 170 pounds
- The Canadian crowd in Winnipeg witnessed a hometown headliner deliver a finishing performance on home soil
