The UFC will host a Fight Night in Winnipeg on April 18, 2024, featuring Canadian fighter Mike Malott in the main event against Gilbert Burns, marking the organization's first return to the city since 2017.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced its return to Winnipeg, Canada, for a Fight Night event scheduled for April 18, 2024. This marks the organization's first event in the city in nearly a decade, with the last being UFC on Fox in December 2017. The Fight Night will take place at the Canada Life Centre, raising excitement among local MMA fans eager to witness high-level mixed martial arts action in their city once again.
Canadian fighter Mike Malott will headline the event, bringing significant local interest as he is the brother of former Winnipeg Jets forward Jeff Malott. Mike has an impressive record of 13 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw in his professional career and will be competing against Brazilian fighter Gilbert Burns in a welterweight bout. Malott expressed his excitement on social media, stating his eagerness to represent Winnipeg and deliver an exhilarating performance for the fans.
This UFC event will be the third held in Winnipeg, coming after UFC 161 in 2013 and UFC on Fox in 2017. With tickets set to go on sale on March 6, anticipation is building in the community as fans prepare to support their local talent and experience the thrill of live UFC competition once more. This event highlights the ongoing popularity of MMA in Canada while also emphasizing Winnipeg's status as a competitive sports city.
