UFC Winnipeg Results: Malott Finishes Burns, Full Fight Night Recap & Highlights

Mike Malott re-enters the welterweight rankings after finishing Gilbert Burns in the third round with a remarkable TKO victory in front of his home crowd.

The 34-year-old avoided the danger on the ground from the Brazilian, focusing on keeping the fight on the feet and using his striking to full effect. After knocking down ‘Durinho’ with a clever two-punch combination, Malott stunned Burns again as he emptied the arsenal in round three, unleashing a vicious ground-and-pound to stop the fight and move to number 11 in the 170-pound division.

For Burns, the loss extends his skid to five fights. He removed his gloves and placed them in the centre of the Octagon, signalling his retirement from the sport.

Charles Jourdain secured his third successive win, earning a victory on the judges’ scorecards after a hard-fought battle.

Kyler Phillips troubled the Canadian with his grappling early, but Jourdain’s striking and forward pressure turned the tide. His aggression, combined with improved grappling defence, helped him secure a unanimous decision win.

Jai Herbert produced an outstanding comeback TKO victory in a one-round slugfest that had the Winnipeg crowd in disbelief.

The ‘Black Country Banger’ was stunned multiple times in the opening minute before rallying. He dropped Mandel Nallo twice before finishing the fight with a brutal ground-and-pound, marking one of the most spectacular wins of his UFC career.

Redemption was claimed by Jasmine Jasudavicius as she went the distance with Karine Silva to win by unanimous decision, maintaining her position at number seven in the women’s flyweight division.

Gauge Young collected back-to-back victories after a razor-close bout saw ‘Gee Money’ edge a split decision over Thiago Moises, doing enough in rounds two and three to convince the judges.

A lethal left hook knockout on the featured prelim saw Marcio Barbosa stop Dennis Buzujka in round one, putting the featherweight division on notice with 17 first-round finishes in his MMA career.

Robert Valentin picked up his first win in the organisation, snapping a three-fight losing streak with a first-round rear-naked choke submission over Julien LeBlanc.

Gokhan Saricam made an emphatic debut, stopping Tanner Boser via second-round TKO with powerful striking and ground control.

In an entertaining and bloody contest, Melissa Croden returned to the win column with a unanimous decision victory over Darya Zheleznyakova.

JJ Aldrich maintained her position at number 14 in the women’s flyweight rankings, defeating Jamie-Lyn Horth by unanimous decision.

John Castaneda vs Mark Vologdin ended in a majority draw after a point deduction for repeated low blows proved decisive.

John Yannis impressed on debut, stopping fellow newcomer Jamie Siraj via first-round TKO.

Main Card

Mike Malott def. Gilbert Burns – TKO (Round 3)
Charles Jourdain def. Kyler Phillips – Unanimous Decision
Jai Herbert def. Mandel Nallo – TKO (Round 1)
Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Karine Silva – Unanimous Decision
Gauge Young def. Thiago Moises – Split Decision

Preliminary Card

Marcio Barbosa def. Dennis Buzujka – KO (Round 1)
Robert Valentin def. Julien LeBlanc – Submission (RNC, Round 1)
Gokhan Saricam def. Tanner Boser – TKO (Round 2)
Melissa Croden def. Darya Zheleznyakova – Unanimous Decision
JJ Aldrich def. Jamie-Lyn Horth – Unanimous Decision
John Castaneda vs Mark Vologdin – Majority Draw
John Yannis def. Jamie Siraj – TKO (Round 1)

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