The official weigh-ins for UFC Winnipeg have concluded with all fighters making weight. The main event welterweight bout between Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott is confirmed, with both fighters weighing in at 77.56 kg. Russian fighters Mark Vologdin and Darya Zheleznyakova successfully made weight for their respective bouts. Two fighters, Thiago Moises and John Castaneda, required second attempts to make weight but ultimately succeeded. All scheduled fights remain intact for the event.
Weigh-ins for UFC Winnipeg are complete, with every fighter on the card hitting their mark ahead of Saturday's event. The main event welterweight clash between Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott is officially set after both men came in at 77.56 kg. Thiago Moises and John Castaneda each needed a second attempt at the scale but ultimately made weight, keeping the full card intact.
Burns, nicknamed "Durinho," enters the main event as a ranked welterweight contender, sitting 13th in the division at age 39. The Brazilian, who trains out of Kill Cliff FC, carries a 22-10-0 professional record and brings a well-rounded skill set to the octagon, averaging 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 3.15 significant strikes landed per minute at 48 percent accuracy.
Castaneda, the 34-year-old American known as "Sexi Mexi," holds a 21-8-1 record and trains with The Academy. He is one of the more active strikers on the card, landing 4.42 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy, giving him a notable output edge over many peers at his level.
Moises, the 31-year-old Brazilian out of American Top Team, brings a 19-10-0 record to Winnipeg. He averages 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes, the highest of the three fighters highlighted from this card, pointing to a grappling-oriented approach to complement his 2.48 significant strikes per minute.
Why it matters
- Burns at 13th in the welterweight rankings means a strong performance could push him back toward title contention at 39 years old
- Moises's submission rate adds a grappling threat that could shape how his opponent approaches the fight
- Castaneda's high striking output makes him a dangerous opponent for anyone willing to engage in a stand-up exchange
- All bouts remaining intact preserves a full card for Canadian fans in Winnipeg
