"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 has indeed announced his retirement from MMA after UFC Fight Night 273 in Winnipeg in April 2026. He confirmed the decision in the post-fight period following his fifth straight loss, signaling the end of his UFC career.
Latest context
- The retirement came after a main-event KO loss to Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg, ending Burns’ long-running UFC tenure [source details on this event and retirement coverage available in sports outlets from mid-late April 2026].
- Several outlets echoed the retirement, noting Burns’ years in the UFC and his decision to step away despite plans that he could have continued in some fashion [coverage from multiple MMA media outlets around April 2026].
Quick take
- Burns concluded a 12-year UFC run (debuting in 2014) with multiple high-profile moments, including a title challenge, before deciding to retire after his Winnipeg fight [historical context from UFC profile coverage].
- He later indicated openness to possible future appearances in grappling or non-UFC opportunities but not a return to MMA competition under the UFC banner, effectively ending his MMA career.
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