Burns battles Malott in Winnipeg main event April 18

Gilbert Burns faces Mike Malott in the welterweight main event of UFC Fight Night on April 18, 2026, in Winnipeg, Canada. Burns, a veteran grappler, takes on the rising Canadian prospect Malott in a crucial welterweight bout. This fight tests Malott's undefeated streak against Burns' experience and could shake up welterweight rankings. The event airing on Paramount+ adds to UFC's Canadian expansion. Fans anticipate a grappling-heavy war, with the winner eyeing top-10 contention next.