Gilbert Burns retires after suffering knockout loss to Mike Malott in UFC Winnipeg main event
Gilbert Burns called it a career after falling to Mike Malott in his fight at UFC Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA - APRIL 18: (L-R) Mike Malott punches Gilbert Burns of Brazil in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Canada Life Centre on April 18, 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Mike Malott picked up the biggest win of his career with a third-round knockout over Gilbert Burns, who announced his retirement following the conclusion of the UFC Winnipeg main event. It was a patient yet impressive performance from Malott, who picked his shots throughout the fight as he methodically chipped away at Burns through the first two rounds.
When he finally saw his opening, Malott cracked Burns with a slick combination that put the Brazilian down. From there, Malott just went after Burns before landing another devastating right hook scored a vicious knockdown. The assault continued until the referee stopped the at 2:08 in the third round with Malott getting the victory.
MIKE MALOTT STOPS GILBERT BURNS IN THE 3RD RD!!! 📺 @paramountplus pic. twitter.
com/GK6VoRXF3v — UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) April 19, 2026 “I’m on top of the world right now,” Malott said after his win. “Let’s give it up to one of the greatest legends in the sport … a true MMA legend [in Gilbert Burns]. “I thought that it could be some success with the uppercut.