"I had a great career" - Gilbert Burns announces retirement following loss at UFC Winnipeg
After a 25-fight UFC career, Gilbert Burns has finally laid his gloves down for good.
www.sportskeeda.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]