UFC Fight Night odds, fight card, predictions: MMA expert reveals picks for Burns vs. Malott, other fights

UFC Fight Night odds, fight card, predictions: MMA expert reveals picks for Burns vs. Malott, other fights

SportsLine's Kyle Marley reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night fight card from Winnipeg, Canada, on Paramount+, featuring Gilbert Burns vs. Mike Malott in a welterweight matchup

Gilbert Burns Retires After Tough UFC Winnipeg Loss Reflects On Career Legacy And Future Plans

Gilbert Burns entered the UFC Winnipeg main event against rising contender Mike Malott with full confidence and no intention of retirement on his mind. After suffering through a four-fight losing streak and nearly a year away from competition, the veteran welterweight had dedicated himself fully to training camp, believing he could return to winning form. However, the fight ended in disappointment as Burns was knocked out in the third round, lea…

Fights To Make After UFC Winnipeg

What Is Next After UFC Winnipeg?  The dust has settled on UFC Winnipeg, and Canada’s finally got a ranked contender with some sort of name value. In the main event of the night, Mike Malott finally earned a win over a ranked opponent and will soon have a number next to his own name after he defeated long-time UFC veteran Gilbert Burns. In the co-main event, Charles Jourdain picked up a win against an always tough Kyler Phillips to move his winni…

UFC Veteran Gilbert Burns Lays Down Gloves After 5-Fight Losing Streak

The UFC returned to Winnipeg on April 18, 2026, delivering a welterweight main event between Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott. The post UFC Veteran Gilbert Burns Lays Down Gloves After 5-Fight Losing Streak appeared first on FirstSportz.

Who won UFC Winnipeg main event?

Malott defeats Burns, sends him into retirement The UFC Winnipeg main event was headlined by Mike Malott vs. Gilbert Burns, and Malott won in emphatic fashion. He finished Burns with a third round knockout to claim what was described as the biggest win of his career. The conclusion carried…

Gilbert Burns Announces Retirement After Fifth Straight Loss At UFC Winnipeg

Gilbert Burns (Image Credits: Imagn) Undoubtedly, Gilbert Burns, 39, was one of the most respected welterweights of his generation. Meanwhile, Mike Malott stopped him in the third round of their UFC Winnipeg main event. The TKO came at 2:08 and ended his five-fight losing streak. After a few more losses, he would have matched Tony Ferguson’s record. Burns later announced his retirement from the sport, closing out a widely respected career. Burns…