Tonight’s UFC Winnipeg event was headlined by a welterweight bout featuring former title challenger Gilbert Burns taking on Mike Malott.
Burns (22-10 MMA) had entered this evening’s main event with hopes of snapping a four-fight losing skid. ‘Durinho’ had most previously competed inside of the Octagon eleven months ago, where he suffered a first-round TKO loss to rising contender Michael Morales (see that here). The 39-year-old was looking to earn his first win since defeating Jorge Masvidal by way of decision at UFC 287.
Meanwhile, Mike Malott (14-2-1 MMA) had come into tonight’s headliner sporting a three-fight winning streak, with his most previous victory being a decision win over Kevin Holland this past October in Vancouver. Prior to that triumph, ‘Proper’ had earned a TKO victory over Charles Radtke.
Tonight’s UFC Winnipeg main event proved to be a coming out party of Canadian Mike Malott. The home country favorite was able to get the better of Gilbert Burns for the majority of the opening two rounds, this before ultimately dropping ‘Durinho’ with a big combination in round three. From there, ‘Proper’ utilized some heavy ground and pound to put Burns away for good. Following the contest, Burns announced his retirement from the sport.
Official UFC Winnipeg Results: Mike Malott def. Gilbert Burns via TKO in Round 3
Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Burns vs. Malott’ below:
10-9 Malott in R1
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) April 19, 2026
20-18 Malott after two
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) April 19, 2026
Alright yea we’re done here
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) April 19, 2026
Malott finishes Burns with punches in R3 #UFCWinnipeg
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) April 19, 2026
Malott scores the third round TKO over Burns
A very poised and patient performance. Mitigated risk when necessary and put his foot on the gas when he sensed an opening.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) April 19, 2026
HERE TO TAKE OVER ‼️
Canadian welterweight @Michael_Malott showed tonight that he is a problem for anyone at 170lbs!
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— UFC (@ufc) April 19, 2026
Post-fight reactions to Mike Malott defeating Gilbert Burns at UFC Winnipeg:
Respect Gilbert you were one of the good guys it was an honor to share the cage with you
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 19, 2026
Great job @felderpaul handling those interviews all night.
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) April 19, 2026
Sad to see Gilbert Burns call it a career.
He has been an absolute gentleman and has inspired so many younger fighters.
This sport is better off because of fighters like him.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) April 19, 2026
Who would you like to see Malott fight next following his TKO victory over Burns this evening in Manitoba? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!