Canada's Mike Malott defeated Gilbert Burns by punches for a 2:08 TKO in Round 3 at UFC Fight Night 273 in Winnipeg, signaling Burns's retirement and marking Malott's fourth straight win and first headlining UFC card, while Burns leaves the sport after a five-fight skid.
Sherdog’s live coverage of UFC Fight Night 273 in Winnipeg centers on the Burns vs. Malott headliner and a slate of Canadian-heavy prelims. Notable results include John Yannis’s first-round TKO of Jamie Siraj, Robert Valentin submitting Julien Leblanc, Melissa Croden’s unanimous decision over Darya Zhelezniakova, Gokhan Saricam’s KO of Tanner Boser, and Marcio Barbosa’s KO of Dennis Buzukja, with round-by-round updates, odds, and scouting notes across the card.
Mike Malott is a -270 favorite to defeat Gilbert Burns in the UFC Fight Night main event in Winnipeg, with Burns looking to snap a four-fight skid. The six-bout main card airs on Paramount+ around 8 p.m. ET, and co-main features Kyler Phillips vs. Charles Jourdain. SportsLine’s Kyle Marley provides betting picks for the card, including a highlighted women’s bantamweight preliminary bout and several top bets for Burns vs. Malott and the rest of the lineup. Main-card odds shown include Burns +220, Malott -270, plus Mandel Nallo (-180) vs. Jai Herbert, Jasmine Jasudavicius (-298) vs. Karine Silva, Thiago Moises (+114) vs. Gauge Young (-135), and Dennis Buzukja (+350) vs. Marcio Barbosa (-455).
UFC Fight Night in Winnipeg at Canada Life Centre features a main event between Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott, with Burns aiming to snap a four‑fight skid and Malott riding strong form; the co‑main pits Kyler Phillips vs Charles Jourdain, and the card includes bouts such as Mandel Nallo vs Jai Herbert, Jasmine Jasudavicius vs Karine Silva, Thiago Moises vs Gauge Young, plus a preliminary slate that includes John Yannis defeating Jamie Siraj by first‑round TKO (2:43).
The UFC Fight Night Burns vs Malott in Winnipeg completed official weigh-ins for April 18 at the Canada Life Centre, headlined by Gilbert Burns vs Mike Malott at welterweight (171 lb each). The rest of the lineup — including Jasmine Jasudavicius vs Karine Silva, Kyler Phillips vs Charles Jourdain, and multiple prelims across lightweight, featherweight, middleweight, and more — also weighed in, ahead of the event airing on Paramount+ with prelims at 5 p.m. ET and main card at 8 p.m. ET.
A wave of deep, tissue-damaging burns among people who smoke drugs like fentanyl is linked to high-heat butane torches. A JAMA Internal Medicine study found smokable-drug users (about 15% of Oregon Health Plan members) account for more than half of Medicaid burn-related hospitalizations and ED visits, indicating a disproportionate risk. Experts urge policy changes to curb torch access and remove flame-lock features, noting these injuries are costly, often require multiple surgeries, and complicate recovery for patients with addiction and other challenges.
A 9-year-old Illinois boy was severely burned after a TikTok trend led him to microwave a NeeDoh sensory toy. He suffered facial and hand burns and an eye swelling, was treated at Loyola Medicine’s Burn Center, and has since returned home. Loyola notes it’s the fourth NeeDoh-related burn this year, and the toy’s manufacturer warns not to heat or microwave the toy.
A gas explosion in Hayward leveled a home, but three family members miraculously survived with severe burns and fractures, as their brother shares their harrowing escape and ongoing recovery efforts.
A cyclist severely burned in a drunk driving accident received a 3D-printed facial prosthetic from the NHS, highlighting advances in medical technology and the impact of such injuries.
Randy Couture, a UFC legend and motorcycling enthusiast, was airlifted to a burn center after a crash at a stock car track, suffering burns and injuries, but is expected to recover; he was preparing for his debut in NHRA racing.
Former UFC champion Randy Couture was seriously injured in a car crash near Kansas City, suffering burns and trauma, and was airlifted to a burn center; he is expected to recover.
Petrit Alijaj, 23, suffered burns on 30% of his body after shielding his fiancée from a man who threw flaming liquid on a NYC subway. Alijaj, originally from Albania, is recovering in the hospital while the assailant, Nile Taylor, was arrested nearby. This incident marks the second flaming liquid attack on a subway passenger in four months.
One person has died and another has been hospitalized after a house explosion in Derry, New Hampshire. The homeowner's mother-in-law and 11-year-old daughter were able to escape the home but suffered burns. The Derry Fire Department is investigating the incident, and updates are expected as the situation develops.
Over 300,000 PowerXL air fryers sold at major retailers including Walmart and Target are being recalled due to a connector that can break, causing burns to users. The recall affects two models of air fryers made by Empower Brands and sold under the PowerXL name. The U-shaped connector that holds the two baskets together is prone to breaking, causing the baskets to fall and potentially burn users. Owners are urged to stop using the fryers and claim refunds. This comes after a previous recall of two million air fryers manufactured by Cosori due to fire and burn hazards.
A model in Thailand suffered painful third-degree burns and blisters after trying an alternative medicine treatment called Phao Ya, which involves burning herbs on the stomach. In a horrifying video, the model is seen engulfed in flames while receiving the treatment at a Bangkok clinic. The clinic's doctor and staff were slow to respond, leaving the model's boyfriend and colleagues to fight the blaze. The model has filed a complaint with the Thai Health Ministry and is seeking compensation for her injuries. The ministry will investigate the incident.