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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.
Kevin Holland fought through a brutal low blow from Mike Malott in UFC Vancouver, needing a five-minute break and ultimately losing by unanimous decision; he says it took weeks to feel normal again, with two weeks to get back on the horse and four to six weeks before the groin trauma felt natural, and Malott was warned for repeated fouls but no points were deducted. Holland is penciled in to face Randy Brown at UFC 327 in Miami.
During UFC Vancouver, referee Dan Miragliotta faced criticism after failing to penalize Mike Malott for two low blows against Kevin Holland, who was visibly in pain and less than 100% but still continued the fight, leading to frustration among fighters and fans.
UFC 297 saw Dricus Du Plessis become the new Middleweight champion with a split-decision win over Sean Strickland, while Raquel Pennington captured the women’s vacant Bantamweight title. Neil Magny pulled off an improbable come-from-behind TKO victory over Mike Malott, who suffered his first defeat and ended his seven-fight unbeaten streak.