UFC Winnipeg concluded with Mike Malott defeating Gilbert Burns by TKO in round 2 at 2:08. Charles Jourdain won a unanimous decision over Kyler Phillips with scores of 29-28, 29-28, 29-29. Other notable results included Jai Herbert's first-round TKO of Mandel Nallo and Marcio Barbosa's knockout of Dennis Buzukja at 1:20 of round 1. Mark Vologdin and John Castaneda fought to a majority draw after Castaneda had a point deducted in round 2 for repeated groin strikes. The card featured multiple finishes across the prelims and main card.
UFC Winnipeg wrapped up on April 19 with a dramatic finish in the main event, as Canadian welterweight Mike Malott stopped Gilbert Burns by TKO at 2:08 of the second round.
Burns, ranked 13th in the welterweight division, entered the bout at 39 years old carrying a 22-10 record. The Brazilian veteran from Kill Cliff FC has long been one of the more complete fighters in the 170-pound class, averaging 3.15 significant strikes per minute and 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes. The loss drops him to 22-11 in what was a difficult night for the former title contender.
Charles Jourdain extended his winning momentum with a unanimous decision victory over Kyler Phillips, taking it on scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 29-29. The fight went the full three rounds in a closely contested featherweight bout.
Elsewhere on the card, Jai Herbert delivered a statement performance with a first-round TKO of Mandel Nallo, while Marcio Barbosa needed just 1:20 of the opening frame to knock out Dennis Buzukja.
The evening also produced an unusual result in the welterweight contest between Mark Vologdin and John Castaneda, which ended in a majority draw. A point deduction against Castaneda in round two for repeated groin strikes proved pivotal in the final outcome.
Why it matters
- Malott's TKO of a ranked opponent in Burns could push the Canadian into the welterweight top 15
- Burns at 22-11 faces questions about his path forward at 39 years old in a stacked division
- Herbert's finishing win over Nallo adds to what was a high-volume night for stoppages across the card
- The Castaneda-Vologdin draw, shaped by a point deduction, leaves both fighters in a murky position at 170 pounds
