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Prelims deliver knockouts at UFC Fight Night in Winnipeg
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UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott unfolded on April 18 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Canada, with the prelims producing multiple early stoppages. Fighters secured wins via knockouts, submissions, and decisions before the main card. The main event pits former title challenger Gilbert Burns against Canadian Mike Malott.
Mexican fighter Alexa Grasso returned strongly by knocking out American Maycee Barber in the first round of the co-main event at UFC Fight Night in Seattle. Referee Mike Beltran stopped the fight at 2:42 after a punch and choke left Barber unconscious for a minute. The win ended Grasso's losing streak and bolstered her title contention in the flyweight division.
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Diego Sanchez, the 44-year-old Ultimate Fighter season one winner, dodged jail time this week after striking a plea deal in his New Mexico gun case. He's been sentenced to five years of supervised probation and 800 hours of community service instead of the two years prosecutors initially sought. The drama stems from a July 2025 incident on I-40 in Albuquerque.
Colby Covington voiced frustration after being excluded from the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, despite his efforts to secure a spot. The former interim welterweight champion criticized the card as disorganized and lacking star power. The event, set for June 14 in Washington, D.C., features a lightweight title unification bout as its main event.
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Jake Paul revealed at a press conference that a second jaw surgery will sideline him until at least late 2026, following his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua. He expressed interest in potential bouts with Conor McGregor and Francis Ngannou amid ongoing rivalries. Promoters are pitching high-profile matchups in both boxing and MMA.
Reinier de Ridder has announced his intention to leave the middleweight division and compete at light heavyweight following a unanimous decision loss to Caio Borralho at UFC 326. The 35-year-old Dutch fighter shared the news in a lighthearted Instagram video with his training team. De Ridder, a former two-division ONE Championship champion, cited recovery from previous setbacks as a factor in his decision.
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FBI Director Kash Patel and UFC CEO Dana White announced on March 11, 2026, a first-of-its-kind collaboration where current and former UFC fighters will train FBI agents, students, and senior staff at the FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on March 14 and 15. The seminar shares mixed martial arts techniques to enhance agents' field preparation. Participants include Justin Gaethje, Jorge Masvidal, Chris Weidman, and others.
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