"Mike Malott turned in a great night at the office, stopping UFC veteran (#11) Gilbert Burns in the third round of the UFC Winnipeg main event. Burns announced that he would be retiring from professional fighting after the loss."
"Kyler Phillips and Charles Jourdain secured a high-flying, high-action victory over Kyler Phillips via a unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC Winnipeg. The fight also ended up scoring Fight of the Night honors."
"Burns ends his 12-year career with the UFC riding a five-fight skid but went 15-10 overall across two weight classes. He will be missed by fans as he brought a good-spirited attitude, slick submissions and unbelievable forward pressure in fights."
UFC Winnipeg marked the promotion's return to Canada in 2026, featuring a main event where Mike Malott defeated Gilbert Burns, leading to Burns' retirement. The co-main event showcased Kyler Phillips and Charles Jourdain, with Jourdain winning by unanimous decision. Both fighters are in critical positions within the bantamweight division, with Phillips on a three-fight losing streak. The event had high stakes, with only two finishes across five bouts, indicating a competitive atmosphere for future matchups.
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