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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.
Guy Fieri shook hands with Andrew Tate at UFC 327 over the weekend, sparking social media backlash. The Food Network star quickly addressed the criticism on X, claiming he had no idea who the Tate brothers were. Fans slammed him for the interaction amid the brothers' serious allegations.
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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.
UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko hit back at former champion Ronda Rousey after Rousey criticized UFC fighter pay by referencing Shevchenko's OnlyFans account during a press conference. Shevchenko defended the platform as a way to connect with fans in 2026. The exchange highlights ongoing debates about compensation in mixed martial arts.
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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.
Former UFC champion Jon Jones has publicly requested his release from the promotion following a dispute with CEO Dana White over his exclusion from the upcoming White House event. Jones claims negotiations for a spot on the June 14 card were ongoing until a lowball offer ended talks, while White insists Jones was never seriously considered due to health concerns. The feud highlights tensions between the fighter and the UFC amid Jones' storied career.
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UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has voiced strong support for Jon Jones amid the latter's contract dispute with UFC CEO Dana White over the June 14, 2026, White House event. Aspinall questions why the promotion isn't offering Jones the financial respect he deserves, citing past high-value offers.
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