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UFC Fight Night odds, fight card, predictions: MMA expert reveals picks for Burns vs. Malott, other fights
Malott, a -270 favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, dropped Burns twice in the third round before referee Herb Dean stopped the bout.
- Longtime UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns announced his retirement yesterday following a knockout loss to Canadian Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg, laying down his gloves in the center of the cage.
- The loss marked Burns' fifth consecutive defeat inside the Octagon, ending a difficult stretch for the veteran who finished his professional career with a 22-10 record, including a 15-10 mark within the UFC.
- Referee Herb Dean stopped the main event in the third round, granting Malott a TKO victory after Burns struggled to counter significant strikes in a dominant performance.
- At the post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White praised Burns' durability and toughness, calling him a "terrific man" and a highly respected competitor among his peers.
- Despite the final losing streak, Burns remains a candidate for the UFC Hall of Fame's Fight Wing, with his 2022 bout against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273 standing out as a "Fight of the Night" performance.
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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
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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…
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