Overview
- Malott, 34, from Burlington, Ontario, enters his first UFC main event after a decision win over Kevin Holland in October 2025 and holds a roughly 13–2 record.
- Burns, 39, is a former title challenger on a four-fight skid since April 2023, with recent losses to Belal Muhammad, Jack Della Maddalena, Sean Brady and Michael Morales.
- The April card marks the UFC’s first event in Manitoba since December 2017 and the third UFC show in Winnipeg overall.
- Early reports list Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Karine Silva, John Castañeda vs. Mark Vologdin, Mitch Raposo vs. Allan Nascimento and DongHun Choi vs. Andre Lima as tentative bouts, with the full lineup still to be finalized.
- The promotion shifted its planned Canadian stop from the previously expected Ottawa to Winnipeg, confirming Canada Life Centre as the venue.