Mike Malott defeated Gilbert Burns via finish in the main event of UFC Winnipeg. The victory extends Malott's winning streak to four consecutive fights. Malott stopped Burns, marking a significant career win for the Canadian welterweight. The finish came after competitive action between the two fighters. This represents Malott's biggest victory to date in the UFC welterweight division.
Mike Malott delivered the biggest win of his UFC career on Saturday, stopping Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC Winnipeg to run his winning streak to four consecutive fights.
Malott, known as "Proper," improves to 14-2-1 with the finish, cementing his status as a serious contender in the welterweight division. The 34-year-old Canadian out of Team Alpha Male stands six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach and has been one of the busier strikers in the division, landing 3.93 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy. He also adds a consistent grappling threat, averaging 1.88 takedowns per 15 minutes along with 0.8 submission attempts in that same span.
Burns, the 39-year-old Brazilian veteran nicknamed "Durinho," came in ranked 13th at welterweight with a record of 22-10. Representing Kill Cliff FC, Burns is a proven former title challenger whose well-rounded game includes 3.15 significant strikes landed per minute and 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes. Despite those credentials, he could not hold off Malott on this night.
Why it matters
- Malott's four-fight winning streak places him firmly in the welterweight rankings conversation, having now defeated a ranked opponent in Burns.
- Burns drops to 22-10 at 39 years old, raising questions about where he stands in the division's pecking order going forward.
- The style matchup favored the younger, busier striker in Malott, who out-worked a durable, experienced grappler in Burns.
- A Canadian headliner finishing in dominant fashion in Winnipeg underscores Malott's growing profile as one of the UFC's emerging welterweight threats.
