Mike Malott Stops Gilbert Burns in Winnipeg Main Event as Burns Retires

The result likely moves him into the welterweight rankings.

Overview

Mike Malott defeated Gilbert Burns by third-round TKO in the UFC Winnipeg headliner.
The Canadian earned a $100,000 performance bonus for the finish and pushed his record to 14-2-1 with a fourth straight win.
Gilbert Burns announced his retirement in the cage, ending a 22-10 career after a five-fight skid that included three knockout losses.
Following the breakout win, Malott is expected to enter the welterweight rankings, with some analysts floating a step-up fight such as former champion Leon Edwards as speculation.
UFC analyst Din Thomas criticized Malott’s post-fight messaging as a missed chance to build star power, saying he “fumbled the bag.”