Mike Malott defeated Gilbert Burns by finish in the main event of UFC Winnipeg. The victory extends Malott's winning streak to four consecutive fights. Burns, a veteran welterweight contender, was stopped by the Canadian fighter in what turned out to be his final professional bout. This represents a significant career victory for Malott against a well-established UFC competitor. The result positions Malott as a rising contender in the welterweight division.
Mike Malott stopped Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC Winnipeg on April 19, handing the Brazilian veteran a finish loss and closing out what the summary indicates was the final professional fight of Burns's career.
Malott, known as "Proper," improves to 14-2-1 with the victory, his fourth consecutive win. The 34-year-old Canadian, who trains out of Team Alpha Male, stands six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach and has built a reputation as an aggressive finisher. He lands 3.93 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy, and also contributes on the ground with 1.88 takedowns and 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him a well-rounded threat across all phases.
Burns, nicknamed "Durinho," entered the bout ranked 13th in the welterweight division and carrying a record of 22-10. The 39-year-old from Brazil, a longtime Kill Cliff FC product, has been one of the more technically complete fighters in the welterweight ranks throughout his career, averaging 3.15 significant strikes per minute and 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes over his UFC tenure. The finish loss here closes a chapter on a career that included runs at the very top of the 170-pound division.
Why it matters
- Malott's four-fight winning streak firmly establishes him as a rising name at 170 pounds, potentially pushing him toward a ranked position in the near term.
- The victory came against a fighter who has tested elite-level competition, lending considerable credibility to Malott's upward trajectory.
- With Burns retiring, the welterweight division loses a veteran presence, while Malott stakes a claim as one of the more dangerous unranked contenders in the weight class.
