Malott stuns Burns, Pereira moves to heavyweight, Plazibat returns

A massive wave of results and announcements reshaped the combat sports landscape this weekend, with rising contenders, superstar moves, and key matchups confirmed across MMA and kickboxing.

Mike Malott stops Gilbert Burns in statement win

Mike Malott delivered the biggest moment of his career with a TKO victory over veteran Gilbert Burns in the UFC Fight Night main event in Canada. The win not only cements Malott as a serious contender in the welterweight division, but also signals a potential changing of the guard.

Burns, a longtime elite name at 170 pounds, is reportedly stepping away following the loss, marking a significant moment for the division.

Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane set for interim heavyweight title

Alex Pereira is preparing for one of the boldest moves in recent UFC history as he steps up to heavyweight to face Ciryl Gane for an interim title. The former middleweight and light heavyweight champion continues his rapid rise, now targeting gold in a third division.

The fight is expected to headline a major event, with massive implications for the heavyweight title picture.

Antonio Plazibat faces Anis Bouzid at GLORY Collision 9

Croatia’s Antonio Plazibat returns to action against Anis Bouzid in a high-stakes GLORY heavyweight clash. Both fighters are ranked in the top five, making this bout a crucial step toward a future title shot.

With knockout power on both sides, the matchup is expected to deliver fireworks and could determine the next challenger in the division.