WINNIPEG, MB – The 'UFC Winnipeg: Burns vs. Malott' fight card, slated for Saturday, April 18th at the Canada Life Centre, has seen a notable alteration just days before the event. A flyweight bout between Mitch Raposo and Allan Nascimento has been withdrawn due to illness affecting Raposo. The fight has been rescheduled for a later date.
Raposo, who was seeking to build on a previous win, will now face Nascimento on June 20th at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. This marks the second disruption to the card, with an earlier report indicating the removal of a fight between Tim Elliott and Pietro Menga due to Menga being deemed medically unfit in October 2018, a separate event and date.
Main Event Set: Burns vs. Malott
The headline bout features Gilbert Burns facing Mike Malott. Burns, a veteran with a storied career, is looking to rebound from recent setbacks. Malott, described as a powerful and well-rounded athlete, carries betting odds favouring him over Burns. Canadian fighters, including Malott, have a history of strong performances on home soil, with several securing wins in previous Winnipeg and Montreal events.
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Undercard Dynamics
The preliminary card includes several matchups generating interest, such as the featherweight bout between Jamie Siraj and Charles Jourdain. The article discussing "Fight of the Night" candidates also hints at potential fireworks across various preliminary matchups, though specific contenders are not detailed.
Background of the Event
'UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott' is scheduled to broadcast on Sportsnet 360 and Sportsnet+ beginning at 6 p.m. ET on April 18th. The event is part of a larger schedule of UFC fights extending into June. While ceremonial weigh-ins have been documented, specific details regarding the full, finalized bout order remain subject to change, a common characteristic of fight promotions.
