UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott Betting Preview

Analyzing the top fights and best bets for Saturday's UFC event in Winnipeg

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:37pm

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Ryan Wohl previews the main event between Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott, as well as the co-main event between Charles Jourdain and Kyler Phillips, providing his best bets and predictions for the UFC Fight Night event in Winnipeg.

Why it matters

This UFC Fight Night card features several intriguing matchups with potential title implications, making it an important event for hardcore MMA fans and bettors looking to cash in on the action.

The details

In the main event, former title challenger Gilbert Burns looks to snap a four-fight losing skid against the surging Mike Malott, who has won three straight. Malott holds a size advantage and is the betting favorite, but Burns' veteran experience could allow him to survive Malott's early onslaught. In the co-main, Charles Jourdain aims to make it three wins in a row since moving down to bantamweight, facing the slumping Kyler Phillips.

  • The UFC Fight Night event takes place on Saturday, April 19, 2026 in Winnipeg, Canada.
  • The Main Card is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET and will be streamed live on Paramount+.

The players

Gilbert Burns

A former UFC welterweight title challenger who has lost four consecutive fights and is looking to get back on track against the surging Mike Malott.

Mike Malott

A rising welterweight prospect on a three-fight winning streak, Malott holds a size advantage over Burns and is the betting favorite in the main event.

Charles Jourdain

A versatile bantamweight fighter who has won two straight since moving down from featherweight, Jourdain faces the slumping Kyler Phillips in the co-main event.

Kyler Phillips

A bantamweight fighter on a two-fight losing skid, Phillips looks to get back in the win column against the surging Charles Jourdain.

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What they’re saying

“Malott is 9-1 in his previous 10 fights, and if he can get past Burns, a number could be next to his name in the near future.”

— Ryan Wohl, Writer

“Three of Malott's last four fights have lasted more than two rounds, while four of Burns last five contests have entered the third round. With that said, my favorite play in this contest is taking the over 2.5 rounds at -105.”

— Ryan Wohl, Writer

“If Jourdain continues to use all areas of his game while controlling the pace of the fight, he should be able to extend his winning streak to three against Phillips.”

— Ryan Wohl, Writer

What’s next

The winner of the main event between Burns and Malott could potentially earn a top-10 ranking in the UFC welterweight division, putting them one step closer to a title shot.

The takeaway

This UFC Fight Night card features several compelling matchups with potential title implications, making it a must-watch event for MMA fans and bettors looking to capitalize on the action.