Gilbert Burns Retires After Knockout Loss to Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg
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Updated · MMA Fighting · Apr 23
Gilbert Burns Retires After Knockout Loss to Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg
53 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · Apr 23
Mike Malott defeated Gilbert Burns by third-round knockout in the main event of UFC Winnipeg, prompting Burns to announce his retirement.
Burns, a former title challenger, cited his loss to the unranked Malott as the deciding factor, ending his UFC career after five consecutive defeats.
Malott’s victory marks his fourth straight win, while Burns departs as a respected veteran who faced many of the welterweight division’s top contenders.
Why do some UFC veterans retire after losing streaks while others choose to fight on?
With his biggest win yet, is Mike Malott the future of the UFC's welterweight division?
Did losing to a contender outside the top 10 ultimately force Burns into retirement?
After a fifth straight loss, did Gilbert Burns make the right call, or did he retire too soon?
Is Canada becoming a new power base for the UFC after this successful Winnipeg event?
What does Gilbert Burns' move into management mean for the next generation of MMA fighters?