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 bout between Jamie Siraj and John Yannis slotted as the opening fight on the preliminary card (fight 1 of 13).
Injury Report: No injuries or withdrawals have been reported for the card as of April 14, 2026. The Siraj vs. Yannis matchup remains fully intact with no line movement tied to health concerns.
Focused Fight Preview:
Jamie Siraj vs. John Yannis (Bantamweight, 3 x 5-minute rounds, Prelims)
Fighter Profiles & Styles
Jamie Siraj (“The Gremlin,” Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada): 14-3-0 overall (UFC debut). 5’8″, orthodox. A well-rounded finisher with 4 KO/TKO wins, 7 submissions, and 3 decisions. Trains out of Pinnacle Combat Martial Arts Academy (with Tristar Gym ties). Known for relentless pressure, submission chains (especially RNC), and durability after overcoming a career-threatening brain infection layoff. Local Canadian favorite making his Octagon debut in front of a home-country crowd.
John Yannis (“The Juice,” USA): 9-4-0 overall (UFC record 0-1). 5’7″-5’8″, 70-71″ reach, orthodox power striker. 5 KO/TKO wins with explosive early finishing ability and solid wrestling base. Trains out of Ambush Muay Thai SA. Dangerous forward pressure but has shown early vulnerability to submissions in high-level spots.
Recent Form
Siraj enters on a 2-fight win streak with back-to-back submissions after a lone regional loss:
Feb 19, 2026 – Submission (RNC, R2, 1:33) vs. Adonilton Matos (BFL 86).
Oct 16, 2025 – Submission (RNC, R2, 4:23) vs. Gustavo Erak (BFL 85).
Mar 14, 2025 – KO/TKO loss (R1, 3:28) vs. Diego Brandao (Tuff-N-Uff 142).
The 31-year-old has won 10 of his last 11 fights overall and dominated regional competition with finishing power.
Yannis is 3-1 in his last four outings but coming off a tough UFC debut:
Aug 2, 2025 – Submission loss (RNC, R1, 3:39) vs. Austin Bashi (UFC Fight Night).
May 25, 2025 – TKO win (R4, 3:08) vs. Nick Aguirre (Fury FC 104).
Dec 15, 2024 – KO win (R2, 0:09) vs. Carlos Jimenez (Fury FC 99).
Sep 22, 2024 – TKO win (R2, 1:59) vs. Dimas Chapa (Fury FC 96).
The 31-year-old showed knockout power in regional wins but was quickly finished in his lone Octagon appearance.
Fight History & Key Matchup Notes
Siraj (age 31) is the surging regional champion and UFC debutant with a 7-submission win rate and momentum from dominant finishes. Yannis (age 31) brings UFC experience (albeit one loss) and heavy hands but has been stopped early twice in recent years. This is a classic “hot home debutant vs. power veteran on rebound” bantamweight opener. Siraj’s grappling pedigree and recent RNC finishes could exploit Yannis’ early-sub vulnerability (exposed in his UFC debut), while Yannis’ KO threat gives him a puncher’s chance if he can keep it standing. Expect an early fireworks scrap—both men finish frequently, and neither has shown elite late-fight cardio in recent stoppage losses.
FIGHT ODDS
Jamie Siraj – 255
John Yannis + 215
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 17, 2026
