Who won UFC Winnipeg main event?

Malott defeats Burns, sends him into retirement

The UFC Winnipeg main event was headlined by Mike Malott vs. Gilbert Burns, and Malott won in emphatic fashion. He finished Burns with a third-round knockout to claim what was described as the biggest win of his career.

The conclusion carried additional weight because Burns announced his retirement following UFC Winnipeg’s conclusion. As a result, the headline fight didn’t just determine a winner—it effectively ended Burns’ UFC career as well.

Why the outcome stands out

• Decisive finish: The bout ended with a knockout in the third round rather than going the distance, which typically accelerates a fighter’s momentum in matchmaker conversations.
• A milestone for Malott: Being a Canadian main-event headline and coming out on top helped Malott raise his profile within the division.
• Burns’ abrupt exit: Retirement right after the event means the stakes of the fight extended beyond rankings or belts.

In the broader UFC Winnipeg card flow, multiple reports emphasized that Malott was “staying course” and letting performances speak for themselves—then delivered a performance that directly determined the event’s final headline result.

Bottom line: Mike Malott won the UFC Winnipeg main event by third-round knockout over Gilbert Burns, and Burns retired afterward.