Matches To Make After UFC Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA - APRIL 18: Jai Herbert of England reacts after a knockout victory against Mandel Nallo of Canada in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Canada Life Centre on April 18, 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) UFC Winnipeg went down last night (Sat. , April 18, 2026) inside Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, which saw Mike Malott secure a stunning stoppage victory over Gilbert Burns in the third round of their Welterweight headliner ( see it again here ).
In the co-main event, Charles Jourdain defeated Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision, while Jai Herbert knocked out Mandel Nallo in the first round after enduring an early blitz ( highlights here ). Winner: Mike Malott Who He Should Face Next: Uros Medic Malott could likely end up in the No. 11 spot following his win over Burns, so a fight against Medic ( No.
13 ) sounds like a “Proper” next step. Medic is coming off a first round knockout win over Geoff Neal a few months ago ( highlights ), putting him at three straight wins. Malott is currently riding a four-fight win streak, so this battle will let us know who is ready to face Top 10 -seeded fighters in the division.
Winner: Charles Jourdain Who He Should Face Next: Cody Garbrandt Jourdain increased his win streak to three in a row following his unanimous decision win over Phillips, but I don’t think it was good enough to warrant a spot in the Top 15 — especially since he is only three fights deep into the division. A fight against former division champion, Cody Garbrandt , sounds like a fun fight all the way around. “No Love” is no longer in the Top 15 , but he is coming off a win over Xiao Long .
This would be a good challenge for Jourdain, and getting a win over an ex-champion would only enhance his stock. Winner: Jai Herbert Who He Should Face Next: Kai Kamaka III Herbert earned himself an impressive first round knockout win over Nallo ( see it here ), putting him back in the win column following his loss to Chris Padilla . As for Kamaka III, he earned a win in his 155-pound debut in his UFC return, defeating Dakota Hope earlier this month.