UFC Winnipeg went down last night (Sat., April 18, 2026) inside Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, which saw Mike Malott secure a stunning stoppage victory over Gilbert Burns in the third round of their Welterweight headliner (see it again here). In the co-main event, Charles Jourdain defeated Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision, while Jai Herbert knocked out Mandel Nallo in the first round after enduring an early blitz (highlights here).
Winner: Mike Malott Who He Should Face Next:
Uros Medic
Malott could likely end up in the No. 11 spot following his win over Burns, so a fight against Medic (No. 13) sounds like a “Proper” next step. Medic is coming off a first round knockout win over Geoff Neal a few months ago (highlights), putting him at three straight wins. Malott is currently riding a four-fight win streak, so this battle will let us know who is ready to face Top 10-seeded fighters in the division.
Winner: Charles Jourdain
Who He Should Face Next: Cody Garbrandt
Jourdain increased his win streak to three in a row following his unanimous decision win over Phillips, but I don’t think it was good enough to warrant a spot in the Top 15 — especially since he is only three fights deep into the division. A fight against former division champion, Cody Garbrandt, sounds like a fun fight all the way around. “No Love” is no longer in the Top 15, but he is coming off a win over Xiao Long. This would be a good challenge for Jourdain, and getting a win over an ex-champion would only enhance his stock.
Winner: Jai Herbert
Who He Should Face Next: Kai Kamaka III
Herbert earned himself an impressive first-round knockout win over Mandel Nallo (see it here), putting him back in the win column following his loss to Chris Padilla. As for Kamaka III, he earned a win in his 155-pound debut in his UFC return by defeating Dakota Hope earlier this month. Herbert would be a nice step up in competition for Kamaka III.
Winner: Jasmine Jasudavicius
Who She Should Face Next: Rose Namajunas
Jasudavicius earned a trip back to the winner’s circle with a unanimous decision win over Karine Silva, putting her at 6-1 in her last seven fights. She is currently holding down the No. 7 spot in the women’s Flyweight division, so a fight against Namajunas (No. 6) sounds appealing. “Thug Rose” is coming off a tough loss at the hands of Natalia Silva, so this would be a good challenge for her. I was also feeling a showdown between Jasudavicius and Erin Blanchfield, but since Blanchfield is ranked No. 4 it seems she might have her sights on someone ranked ahead of her that would make more sense. For Jasudavicius, a win over a former champion like Namajunas gets her closer to the Top 5.
Winner: Gauge Young
Who He Should Face Next: Tofiq Musayev
Young was able to earn his second straight win under the UFC banner after a hard fought victory over Thiago Moises, winning via split-decision. He is 2-1 so far in his young UFC career, so he is definitely trending upward after stumbling out of the gates in his debut. A fight against Musayev sounds appealing. While Musayev may be fairly new to the UFC Octagon — going 1-1 and coming off a win over Ignacio Bahamondes — he has vast experience in the fight game having competed under the RIZIN and Bellator MMA umbrella’s over the last seven years.
