Mike Malott vs Gilbert Burns: UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott Fight Breakdown

Result & Event Context

Mike Malott faced Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott on April 18, 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Mike Malott defeated Gilbert Burns by KO/TKO at 2:08 of round 3.

Recorded Fight Statistics

Mike Malott: 56 significant strikes landed and 0 completed takedowns. Gilbert Burns: 40 significant strikes landed and 0 completed takedowns.

Striking & Grappling Comparison

Mike Malott landed 56 significant strikes and Gilbert Burns landed 40. Mike Malott recorded 16 more landed significant strikes.

Mike Malott completed 0 takedowns; Gilbert Burns completed 0. Takedown counts describe completed entries, not how long either fighter controlled a position or how much damage followed.

The stoppage determined the outcome. A fighter does not need to lead the cumulative strike count to win by KO/TKO: the effect of a finishing sequence can outweigh an earlier volume deficit.

Fight Duration & Statistical Interpretation

The fight lasted 12:00 of active round time, ending at 2:08 of round 3. Rest periods between rounds are excluded.

These are full-fight totals. They do not establish the order of exchanges, individual round scores, corner instructions, or changes in pace. Significant strikes are a subset of total strikes, so the two measures should not be used interchangeably.