UFC Winnipeg had a little bit of everything
UFC Winnipeg was one of those fight nights that kept finding new ways to stay interesting. UFC Winnipeg had a hometown main event, a retirement, a Fight of the Night-level co-main, a savage comeback, a heartbreaking post-fight interview, and one heavyweight knockout that looked ugly in the best possible way.
Mike Malott got the biggest win of his career and sent Gilbert Burns out
The main event, Gilbert Burns vs. Mike Malott, ended with Mike Malott putting together the kind of performance that changes how people talk about you. He broke down Gilbert Burns, found the stoppage in Round 3, and then watched Burns announce his retirement right after. That was the headline, and honestly, it deserved to be.
Gilbert Burns announced his retirement following his fight at #UFCWinnipeg 👏 pic.twitter.com/Ci6SOXbx7C
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) April 19, 2026
Jourdain and Phillips delivered the pure action
If the main event gave the card weight, Charles Jourdain vs. Kyler Phillips gave it pace. Charles Jourdain and Kyler Phillips put on exactly the kind of fight fans remember from these Canadian shows: busy, technical, reckless enough, and impossible to call boring. It was the right fight to leave with bonus money.
The undercard kept throwing moments at people
Jai Herbert vs. Mandel Nallo turned into a ridiculous comeback for Jai Herbert against Mandel Nallo. Robert Valentin vs. Julien LeBlanc became one of the emotional stories of the night after Valentin’s first UFC win. Gokhan Saricam vs. Tanner Boser ended with Gokhan Saricam smashing Tanner Boser. And even John Castañeda vs. Mark Vologdin found time for a last-seconds “just bang” moment.
I mean this shit speaks for itself and it barely made it past 2 minutes lol. The Black Country Banger Ladies and Gentlemen!!!! #UFCWinnipeg pic.twitter.com/scwMmVmpom
— Underrated Tribal Chief (@CombatUTC) April 19, 2026
Robert Valentin broke down in tears after getting his first UFC win
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 18, 2026
“I dedicate this fight to my mom. She died in my last fight week… I love you mom and I miss you.” 💔 #UFCWinnipeg pic.twitter.com/Fpqv5M7U7c
E o "Tenebroso" voltando ao UFC fazendo jus ao seu "nome". Nocaute brutal do Gokhan Sariçam. #UFCWinnipeg pic.twitter.com/8rWclgSpgO
— Luiz Brownie (@luiz_ff92) April 18, 2026
THUMBS UP TO THROWING DOWN 👍
— UFC (@ufc) April 18, 2026
John Castaneda vs Mark Vologdin is going to decision!
[ #UFCWinnipeg | LIVE on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/e30MqctDSI
UFC Winnipeg full results
Main Card
Mike Malott vs. Gilbert Burns – Malott won by TKO, Round 3
Charles Jourdain vs. Kyler Phillips – Jourdain won by unanimous decision
Jai Herbert vs. Mandel Nallo – Herbert won by TKO, Round 1
Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Karine Silva – Jasudavicius won by unanimous decision
Thiago Moisés vs. Gauge Young – Moisés won by unanimous decision
Preliminary Card
Márcio Barbosa vs. Dennis Buzukja – Barbosa won by KO, Round 1
Robert Valentin vs. Julien LeBlanc – Valentin won by submission, Round 1
Gokhan Saricam vs. Tanner Boser – Saricam won by TKO, Round 2
Melissa Croden vs. Darya Zheleznyakova – Croden won by unanimous decision
JJ Aldrich vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth – Aldrich won by unanimous decision
John Castañeda vs. Mark Vologdin – majority draw
John Yannis vs. Jamie Siraj – Yannis won by TKO, Round 1
UFC Winnipeg FAQ
Who won the UFC Winnipeg main event?
Mike Malott beat Gilbert Burns by third-round TKO in their main event fight.
Did Gilbert Burns retire after UFC Winnipeg?
Yes. Burns announced his retirement after the loss to Malott.
What was Fight of the Night at UFC Winnipeg?
Charles Jourdain vs. Kyler Phillips earned Fight of the Night honors.
Who got the biggest bonuses at UFC Winnipeg?
Mike Malott and Márcio Barbosa received the $100,000 performance bonuses, while Jourdain and Phillips earned the Fight of the Night money.
Who had the emotional post-fight speech at UFC Winnipeg?
Robert Valentin broke down after his first UFC win and dedicated the fight to his mother.
