The spotlight of tonight’s UFC Winnipeg occasion was a welterweight bout pitting former title challenger Gilbert Burns in opposition to Mike Marotte.
Burns (22-10 MMA) entered tonight’s essential occasion hoping to snap a four-fight dropping streak. ‘Durinho’ final fought contained in the Octagon 11 months in the past, when he suffered a first-round TKO loss to scorching contender Michael Morales (watch it right here). The 39-year-old was searching for his first win since defeating Jorge Masvidal by determination at UFC 287.
In the meantime, Mike Marotte (14-2-1 MMA) enters tonight’s headliner on a three-fight successful streak, together with his earlier greatest win coming by determination over Kevin Holland in Vancouver in October of this 12 months. Previous to that victory, “Correct” had a TKO victory over Charles Radke.
The primary occasion of tonight’s UFC Winnipeg occasion turned out to be Canadian Mike Malott’s popping out occasion. The house favourite dominated Gilbert Burns for a lot of the first two rounds earlier than lastly defeating ‘Durinho’ within the third spherical with a giant mixture. From there, “Correct” utilized heavy floor and pound to place Barnes away for good. After the competition, Burns introduced his retirement from the game.
UFC Winnipeg official outcomes: Mike Marotte def. Gilbert Burns wins by TKO in spherical 3
Take a look at the professionals’ reactions to “Burns vs. Malott” beneath.
10-9 Marot (R1)
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) April 19, 2026
After 2 video games 20-18 Marotte
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) April 19, 2026
Sure, that is it
— Kaposa (@Recorder_Hitman) April 19, 2026
Marotte finishes Barnes off with a punch in R3. #UFC Winnipeg
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) April 19, 2026
Marotte wins third spherical TKO over Burns
A really calm and affected person efficiency. He lowered dangers when mandatory and stepped on the accelerator when he felt a gap.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) April 19, 2026
I am going to take over right here! ️
canadian welterweight @Michael_Malott Tonight confirmed he’s an issue for anybody weighing 170 kilos!
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— UFC (@ufc) April 19, 2026
Put up-fight response from Mike Marotte defeating Gilbert Burns at UFC Winnipeg:
I respect you Gilbert, you had been one of many good guys, it was an honor to share the cage with you.
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 19, 2026
nice job @Felder Paul He stayed up all night time doing interviews.
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) April 19, 2026
Unhappy to see Gilbert Burns name it a profession.
He’s an absolute gentleman and has been an inspiration to many younger fighters.
The game is best due to fighters like him.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) April 19, 2026
Who wish to see Marotte struggle subsequent after his TKO win over Burns in Manitoba tonight? Share your ideas within the feedback part. PENN Nation!
