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. This represents a significant win for the Canadian fighter against a former title challenger. The post does not specify the method or round of the finish. Malott continues to build momentum in the UFC welterweight division with this high-profile victory.
Mike Malott finished Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC Winnipeg on April 19, extending his winning streak to four consecutive fights and delivering one of the biggest victories of his UFC career.
Malott, 34, improves to 14-2-1 with the win, cementing his status as a legitimate contender in the welterweight division. The Canadian fighter out of Team Alpha Male stands six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach and brings consistent offensive pressure to every fight, averaging 3.93 significant strikes landed per minute at 48 percent accuracy. He also mixes in a capable grappling game, averaging 1.88 takedowns and 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Burns, nicknamed "Durinho," drops to 22-10-0 with the loss. The 39-year-old Brazilian veteran and Kill Cliff FC representative is ranked 13th in the welterweight division and has long been one of the most dangerous fighters in the 170-pound class. A former title challenger, Burns carries a 71-inch reach and blends sharp striking — 3.15 significant strikes per minute — with a wrestling-heavy attack that averages 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Malott's four-fight winning streak positions him as a rising welterweight contender who may soon crack the divisional rankings.
- A finish over a former title challenger and ranked opponent like Burns carries significant weight with the UFC matchmakers.
- The victory in front of a home crowd in Winnipeg raises Malott's profile in Canada and across the division.
- Burns, at 39 and now 13th-ranked, faces questions about his path back toward the top ten following consecutive setbacks.
