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UFC Winnipeg results: Mike Malott retires Gilbert Burns with savage 3rd-round knockout
TL;DR
Mike Malott achieved a stunning third-round knockout victory over Gilbert Burns at UFC Winnipeg, marking his first main event win. Burns announced his retirement post-fight, while Malott solidified his status as a contender in the welterweight division.
Key points
- Mike Malott scored a third-round knockout of Gilbert Burns
- This was Malott's first UFC main event in Winnipeg
- Malott is now a contender in the welterweight division
- Gilbert Burns announced his retirement post-fight
- Malott received a standing ovation from the crowd
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He received a standing ovation while making the walk for his first UFC main event, and Canadian Mike Malott didnāt let his countrymen down in the promotionās first visit to Winnipeg in nearly nine years.
With an impressive show of composed striking, Malott (14-2-1) scored a blistering third-round technical knockout of veteran Gilbert Burns (22-10) on Saturday at UFC Winnipeg, dropping the Brazilian with a big right hand and finishing the job with a flurry of strikes on the ground. With the victory, the 34-year-old Malott declared himself a contender in the stacked welterweight division, guaranteeing himself a spot in the top 15 when the next UFC rankings come out.
Yet rather than shine a light on himself in his post-fight interview, Malott instead went the classy route of paying his respects to the former contender Burns, who took off the gloves at fightās end and called it a career.
āIām on top of the world right now,ā Malott said. āGuys, first things first, letās give it up to one of the legends of the sport. Inside the cage, outside the cage, this manās a gentleman and a true warrior. Gilbert Burns, Iāve been a fan of yours for years. The utmost respect to this man, so please give a true Canadian welcome to a true MMA legend.ā
In his first five-round fight, Malott was poised in the early exchanges, using an uppercut and crisp combos to do damage to the 39-year-old Burns. He also effectively shut down takedown attempts from Burns, never allowing Burns to get comfortable in the fight.
In the third round, Malott broke through. A clean left hand dropped Burns to the canvas, setting up the finishing sequence moments later. The victory was Malottās fourth in a row and his seventh in eight UFC fights.
Mike Malott lands a big left hand against Gilbert Burns at UFC Winnipeg at Canada Life Centre on April 18, 2026.
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āI thought there could be some success with the uppercut,ā he told commentator Paul Felder. āSomething I always say is, I like to prepare, not predict. You never know what heās going to do when we get in here, but we sharpen every weapon, and when we get in here we figure out which ones are necessary.ā
Q&A
What were the results of UFC Winnipeg?
Mike Malott defeated Gilbert Burns by technical knockout in the third round.
What does Mike Malott's victory mean for his UFC ranking?
Malott's win guarantees him a spot in the top 15 of the welterweight division rankings.
Why did Gilbert Burns retire after the fight?
Gilbert Burns announced his retirement after the fight, indicating it was the end of his MMA career.
How did Mike Malott perform against Gilbert Burns?
Malott showcased composed striking and effectively countered Burns' takedown attempts, leading to his knockout victory.