"I'm proud to be Canadian" - Mike Malott reacts to flag controversy at UFC Winnipeg

"I'm proud to be Canadian" - Mike Malott reacts to flag controversy at UFC Winnipeg

It’s safe to say Mike Malott was not a happy man despite winning his fight at the weekend. The 34-year-old got a TKO win over Gilbert Burns, which led to the Brazilian’s retirement, too.

Malott bumps Burns, Covington out of welterweight rankings after latest win

First Mike Malott sent Gilbert Burns into retirement at UFC Winnipeg, then the Canadian star took his place in the welterweight contender rankings.

Canadian UFC Star Reacts To UFC Brass Tearing Canada Flag From His Hands

After Mike Malott’s victory over Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night in Winnipeg, a moment caught on camera sparked controversy among Canadian fans. As Malott climbed to the top of the cage to celebrate, someone reached up and took the Canadian flag from his hands. Appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show, Malott broke down exactly what happened and revealed it was not the first time he had dealt with the same situation. When Helwani brought it up, Malo…

Chimaev Honours Burns After UFC Winnipeg Welterweight Knockout Loss to Malott

Khamzat Chimaev pays tribute to ex-rival Gilbert Burns after his UFC Winnipeg knockout loss to Mike Malott, ending Burns’ celebrated UFC welterweight career. The post Chimaev Honours Burns After UFC Winnipeg Welterweight Knockout Loss to Malott first appeared on MMA UK.

Kamaru Usman pens classy tribute to rival Gilbert Burns after UFC Winnipeg retirement

One of Gilbert Burns' biggest rivals, former UFC champ Kamaru Usman, issued a classy message after the welterweight star's retirement.

La UFC en a rien à foutre du drapeau canadien!

LOL… ben pas gentil ça! UFC staff rips Canadian flag away from Canadian Mike Malott after he won his fight In Winnipeg against Gilbert Burns pic.twitter.com/uxehActbrp — 604RAW (@604RAW) April 19, 2026 Commentaire inutile à m’envoyer: GSP ils auraient dit oui! L’article La UFC en a rien à foutre du drapeau canadien! est apparu en premier sur La Clique du Plateau.