The Octagon heads back to Canada as UFC Winnipeg: Burns vs. Malott delivers a high-stakes welterweight showdown between Gilbert Burns and rising Canadian contender Mike Malott.
Set for Saturday, April 18, 2026, the event brings a mix of veteran experience and emerging talent to Winnipeg, with a card that could reshape the welterweight division.
Main Event: Gilbert Burns vs. Mike Malott
Former title challenger Gilbert Burns enters as the No. 12-ranked welterweight, looking to defend his position against surging Canadian Mike Malott, who has quickly become one of the country’s most talked-about fighters.
For Burns, this is a crucial fight to remain in contention among the division’s elite. For Malott, it’s a breakout opportunity on home soil that could vault him into the rankings.
How to Watch
- Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Location: Winnipeg
- Prelims: 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT
- Main Card: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
- Streaming: Paramount+
Canada’s Spotlight Moment in the Welterweight Division
With a passionate Canadian crowd expected in Winnipeg, all eyes will be on Mike Malott as he attempts to secure the biggest win of his career. Meanwhile, Gilbert Burns brings elite grappling and proven durability, making this a compelling clash of styles.
The card also features several Canadian fighters across both the main card and prelims, reinforcing the UFC’s continued investment in the region.
What’s at Stake
A win for Burns keeps him firmly in the title conversation, while a victory for Malott could shake up the rankings and introduce a new contender at 170 pounds.
UFC Winnipeg Results: Burns vs Malott
Main Card (8 p.m. ET on Paramount+)
- Mike Malott def. Gilbert Burns via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 2:08
- Charles Jourdain def. Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Jai Herbert def. Mandel Nallo via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:05
- Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Karine Silva via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Gauge Young def. Thiago Moises via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Preliminary Card (5 p.m. ET on Paramount+)
- Marcio Barbosa def. Dennis Buzukja via KO (punch) – Round 1, 1:20
- Robert Valentin def. Julien Leblanc via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:22
- Gokhan Saricam def. Tanner Boser via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:43
- Melissa Croden def. Daria Zhelezniakova via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- JJ Aldrich def. Jamey-Lyn Horth via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- John Castaneda vs. Mark Vologdin ends in a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
- John Yannis def. Jamie Siraj via TKO (elbows) – Round 1, 2:43
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