Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Early prelims: ~3:00 p.m. CT (UFC Fight Pass).
Prelims: 5:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. CT (Paramount+).
Main card: 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT (Paramount+).
The event features 13 bouts and marks the UFC’s return to Winnipeg. The main event is a welterweight clash between former title challenger Gilbert Burns (22-9) and Canadian contender Mike Malott (13-2-1). The full card includes several ranked or notable fighters across divisions, with the bantamweight co-main event between Kyler Phillips and Charles Jourdain slotted as fight 12 of 13 (co-main event).
Injury Report: No injuries or withdrawals have been reported for the card as of April 14, 2026. The Phillips vs. Jourdain co-main event remains fully intact with no line movement tied to health concerns.
Focused Fight Preview:
Kyler Phillips vs. Charles Jourdain (Bantamweight, 3 x 5-minute rounds, Co-Main Event)
Fighter Profiles & Styles
Kyler Phillips (“The Matrix,” Sacramento, California / Phoenix, Arizona, USA): 12-4 overall (UFC record 6-3). 5’8″, reach approximately 70″. A well-rounded, durable fighter with elite striking, wrestling, and grappling. Never been finished in his career; trains out of The MMA Lab. Known for high fight IQ, body shots, volume, and late-round resilience, but has slipped from rankings after recent setbacks in the stacked 135-pound division.
Charles Jourdain (“Air,” Montreal, Quebec, Canada): 17-8-1 overall (UFC record 8-7-1). 5’9″-5’10”, reach approximately 70″. Explosive striker with 7 KO/TKO wins and improving grappling (including recent submissions). Trains out of a Canadian camp; brings high-volume striking, forward pressure, and home-country energy. Surging as a French-Canadian fan favorite with momentum in bantamweight.
Recent Form
Phillips enters on a 2-fight losing skid (both unanimous decisions against tough competition):
Jul 19, 2025 – Unanimous decision loss vs. Vinicius Oliveira (UFC 318).
Oct 19, 2024 – Unanimous decision loss vs. Rob Font (UFC Fight Night).
Mar 9, 2024 – Unanimous decision win vs. Pedro Munhoz (UFC 299).
Aug 5, 2023 – Unanimous decision win vs. Raoni Barcelos (UFC Fight Night).
The 30-year-old veteran is a decision machine in recent bouts but remains a tough stylistic test with wins over high-level names.
Jourdain is on a 2-fight win streak with strong performances (including a highlight submission):
Recent – Win vs. Davey Grant (submission/guillotine, R1, 3:05).
Recent – Win vs. Victor Henry (veteran-level performance).
The 30-year-old Canadian has looked sharper, mixing striking volume with control and finishing threats.
Fight History & Key Matchup Notes
Phillips (age ~30) is the experienced divisional fixture with 16 pro fights and a reputation for being a tough out—no stoppage losses and notable UFC wins over Song Yadong, Raoni Barcelos, and Pedro Munhoz. Jourdain (age 30) is the surging home fighter with 26 pro fights, bringing Canadian crowd support (even in Winnipeg) and recent momentum after dispatching veterans. This is a classic “well-rounded veteran vs. hot home prospect” bantamweight co-main. Phillips’ durability and all-around game could grind out a decision, but Jourdain’s striking volume, power, and home-edge make him dangerous in stand-up exchanges. Both have similar height/reach; expect a high-pace, technical striking battle that could go the distance or end via Jourdain KO/TKO if he overwhelms early.
FIGHT ODDS
Kyler Phillips + 135
Charles Jourdain – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 17, 2026
