Gilbert Burns retires after UFC Winnipeg knockout loss
Gilbert Burns hung up his gloves after Mike Malott stopped him in the third round at UFC Winnipeg, ending a four-fight skid and a career defined by facing the b
boxingnews.comGilbert Burns did announce his retirement after his knockout loss to Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg in mid-April 2026, ending his UFC career with a finish and a gloves-in-the-cage retirement moment. This followed a four-fight skid and capped a long run that had him contending at welterweight for many years.[1][2][3]
If you’d like, I can pull up a few reliable sources for the exact quotes and provide a brief timeline of Burns’ UFC career and notable title challenges.[1]