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Gilbert Burns announced his retirement from MMA after a fifth straight loss, following a third-round KO by unranked Mike Malott in UFC Winnipeg. He said he no longer believes he is at the level to beat the current top contenders and had even sketched a three-fight plan ending with a retirement fight, but chose to walk away to protect his family and future after assessing his place in the sport.
Gilbert Burns unexpectedly retired after his TKO loss to Mike Malott in the UFC Fight Night 273 main event in Winnipeg, saying he couldn’t perform at 100% and wouldn’t fight for a paycheck. The former title challenger finishes 22-10 with a 2021 title shot against Usman and wins over Masvidal, Woodley and Thompson, and now plans to become an MMA manager and help develop fighters from his South Florida base.
Gilbert Burns retired after a KO loss to Mike Malott in UFC Winnipeg, saying he will only compete if he can win and give his best. Reflecting on a storied UFC career, he expresses no regrets about what he achieved and reveals plans to move into MMA management and open a school in South Florida.
Mike Malott knocked out Gilbert Burns in the third round at UFC Winnipeg, likely earning a Top 15 ranking and a $100,000 post‑fight bonus; Marcio Barbosa also earned a $100k bonus with a first‑round KO, while Jai Herbert rebounded with a KO to bounce back from a prior loss. Burns suffered his fifth straight defeat and hinted at retirement, and in the co‑main event Charles Jourdain defeated Kyler Phillips by unanimous decision.
Gilbert Burns’ return to the UFC ended in a third-round KO defeat to Canada’s Mike Malott in Winnipeg, prompting Burns to retire from MMA after dropping his gloves and breaking into tears. Malott earned a high-profile home win in front of the Canadian crowd, as Burns—a veteran who had a rough four-fight skid—couldn’t settle into a consistent rhythm, leading to an emotional farewell.
Mike Malott defeated Gilbert Burns by a third‑round KO at UFC Winnipeg, and Burns immediately announced his retirement, ending a 12‑year UFC run with a 22‑10 overall record. Malott, riding a four‑fight win streak, methodically wore Burns down before sealing the victory at 2:08 of the third.
Mike Malott defeated Gilbert Burns by third-round TKO at 2:08 in the UFC Fight Night 273 Winnipeg headliner, signaling a breakout performance for the Niagara Top Team prospect.
Leon Edwards' coach, Dave Lovell, expressed a preference for Gilbert Burns over Belal Muhammad as the next title challenger for Edwards in the UFC Welterweight division. Lovell believes Burns brings more to the table and would make for a more compelling pay-per-view matchup. While Muhammad has earned his contendership, Lovell feels Burns has the potential to be a stronger opponent for Edwards. The decision ultimately rests with UFC CEO Dana White, who has not yet announced the next challenger for Edwards.
Leon Edwards' coach, Dave Lovell, expressed a preference for a fight against Gilbert Burns over Belal Muhammad as the next challenger for the UFC welterweight title. Lovell believes Burns brings more to the table and highlights Edwards' previous dominance over Muhammad before their no-contest due to an eye poke. While Belal Muhammad is deserving of a title shot, Lovell feels Burns should have a couple more wins before being considered a contender. UFC CEO Dana White has not confirmed Muhammad as the next challenger, leaving Lovell uncertain about the opponent. The UFC has contacted Edwards' team about a possible return bout in April at UFC 300, which Lovell believes would be a good timeline for Edwards.
UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns defends Ian Machado Garry amidst recent negative headlines, stating that his experiences with Garry and his wife have been positive. Burns believes that fans are drawn to drama, but he prefers to focus on the positive aspects. Burns will be rooting for his friend Vicente Luque in his upcoming fight against Garry, acknowledging Garry's skills but emphasizing Luque's experience and toughness.
Henry Cejudo, who lost his bid to reclaim his throne as UFC champion, teased retirement after the fight. If he does decide to call it a day in his mixed martial arts (MMA) career, this will be the one that sticks. Cejudo has nothing left to prove, and working his way up to a title shot at this point in his career seems pointless.
During Gilbert Burns' pre-fight walkout at UFC 288, former UFC champion Daniel Cormier gave his "Keys to Victory" for the Brazilian fighter against Belal Muhammad in a welterweight clash, and one of them was, "Don't be Russell Westbrook." Cormier compared Westbrook's inability to win an NBA championship to Burns' chance to get a second opportunity at a championship, but Burns lost the fight to Muhammad. Westbrook has battled fans and media over the years in response to a variety of insults about his poor play in big games.
Gilbert Burns suffered a shoulder injury during his fight against Belal Muhammad at UFC 288, which affected his performance. UFC president Dana White confirmed that Burns had a tear in his shoulder. Burns shared on Twitter that he will be checking on his shoulder and hoping for no surgery. Belal Muhammad won the fight and secured a guaranteed welterweight title shot once champion Leon Edwards fights Colby Covington later this year. Burns encouraged his fans to support Muhammad in his quest for UFC gold.
Jorge Masvidal praises Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad for their upcoming high-stakes 170-pound matchup at UFC 288. Masvidal predicts a close, competitive fight, but ultimately leans towards Burns. He also dismisses the idea of Colby Covington getting a title shot against current champion Leon Edwards, stating that Covington "ain't getting s***" and will only receive an "ass-whooping."
Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo returns from a three-year retirement on Saturday when he faces bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling in the main event of UFC 288. The co-main event is a title eliminator in the welterweight division, with Gilbert Burns making a quick return after his UFC 287 victory to face Belal Muhammad. The crew at CBS Sports went ahead with predictions and picks for the main card.