Gilbert Burns vs. Mike Malott pick, odds, time: UFC Winnipeg
With four straight losses, former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns has his back against the wall against Mike Malott on the road in Canada.
MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at UFC Fight Night 273's main event between Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott. Gilbert Burns UFC Fight Night 273 preview Staple info: Record: 22-9 MMA, 15-9 UFC Height: 5'10" Age: 39 Weight: 170 lbs.
Reach: 71" Last fight: TKO loss to Michael Morales (May 17, 2025) Camp: Kill Cliff FC (Florida) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing Risk management: Fair Supplemental info: Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt (2nd degree) 4x Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Multiple grappling accolades (in and out of the gi) 6 KO victories 9 submission wins 11 first-round finishes Knockout power Aggressive pace and pressure Improved overall striking flow ^ Dangerous counter right hand Strikes well off the breaks Solid wrestling ability Superb transitional grappler Works well from top or bottom Mike Malott UFC Fight 327 preview Staple info: Record: 13-2-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC Height: 6'1" Age: 34 Weight: 170 lbs. Reach: 73" Last fight: Decision win over Kevin Holland (Oct. 18, 2025) Camp: Niagra Top Team (Canada) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: Regional MMA title Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Amateur kickboxing accolades 5 KO victories 6 submission wins 9 first-round finishes Knockout power Works well off of rear-hip feints Dexterous kicks from both stances ^ Variates looks and levels Hard hooks and crosses ^ Coming forward or off the counter Good trips/takedowns form the clinch Strong grappler from topside Gilbert Burns vs.
Mike Malott breakdown: Welterweight war The main event in Winnipeg features a five-round welterweight showdown between Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott. An accomplished grappler who immersed himself in all facets of martial arts, Burns has steadily become a formidable threat on the feet. Another fighter under the care of coach Hooft, we have seen “Durinho” build upon his pressuring sensibilities in the striking department.
Whether he’s working off of his jab or his opponent’s, Burns always seems to have a heavy right hook chambered in the rear, as he typically looks to inch his way forward with offense that’s wired on a hair-trigger. Burns, who is a solid leg kicker in his own right, has also shown signs of improving his defensive awareness regarding both checking and countering leg kicks thrown his way. That said, countering is always a potent two-way street with a fighter like Malott.
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