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UFC has announced a Fight Night event on April 18, 2026, at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, marking the promotion's return to the city for the first time in nearly a decade since 2017. The main event features Canadian welterweight Mike Malott (13-2-1) against Brazilian contender Gilbert Burns. This bout provides Malott a high-profile headliner on home soil and Burns a chance to rebound and climb back toward title contention in a stacked welterweight division. Additional spring schedule bouts include Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan (April 4, Las Vegas) and Aljamain Sterling vs. Youseff Zalal (April 25). Expect ticket sales soon and potential card updates as the event nears, boosting Canadian MMA visibility.
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