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UFC Fight Night Predictions: Gilbert Burns vs. Mike Malott Fight Card, Odds, Picks
Burns enters on a four-fight skid while Malott seeks a first main event win and a path into the welterweight elite.
- On Saturday, Mike Malott headlined UFC Fight Night at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg against former title challenger Gilbert Burns. The Canadian fighter seeks to break into the welterweight rankings while Burns attempts to snap a four-fight skid.
- Burns, a former title challenger, enters the bout following a recent knockout loss to Michael Morales. Malott transitioned to fighting after serving as the striking coach for Team Alpha Male, where he cornered elite fighter Cody Garbrandt.
- The event features 12 total fights, with local athletes Charles Jourdain and Jasmine Jasudavicius occupying prominent spots on the main card. Canadian fighters capitalize on home-crowd energy throughout the evening.
- Burns told CBS Sports he needed to "plan better and relax" to rebuild his confidence after his recent defeat. He continues pushing to prove he can still compete at the highest level.
- A victory over Burns offers Malott a critical opportunity to secure his place among the welterweight elite. For the UFC, establishing a consistent Canadian star remains a priority as the organization cultivates a new local champion.
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Mike Malott TKOs Gilbert Burns, forces abrupt retirement
The UFC Winnipeg main event on Saturday night featured Canada's headliner Mike Malott stopping former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns of Brazil to cap off an entertaining UFC Fight Night card.
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Mike Malott got the biggest win of his career at UFC Winnipeg, stopping Gilbert Burns by third-round TKO at 2:08 in the welterweight main event. This was the kind of fight Malott needed if he wanted to be taken seriously as more than a hometown favorite. Burns came in on a brutal skid, but he ...
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