Official weigh-in results for UFC Winnipeg have been posted. In the main event, Gilbert Burns weighed 77.56 kg and Mike Malott weighed 77.56 kg, both making the welterweight limit exactly. Russian fighters Mark Vologdin weighed 62.82 kg and Daria Zheleznyakova weighed 61.68 kg for their respective bouts. All main card fighters successfully made weight, with Kyler Phillips vs Charles Jourdain and Mandel Nallo vs Jai Herbert also confirmed. The preliminary card is set with multiple divisions represented, including heavyweight, women's bantamweight, and women's strawweight contests.
Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott both stepped on the scale at exactly 77.56 kg on Friday, clearing the welterweight limit ahead of their UFC Winnipeg main event on April 17. The full card is set after all main card fighters made weight without issue.
Burns, known as "Durinho," enters the bout ranked 13th in the welterweight division with a record of 22-10. The 39-year-old Brazilian, who trains with Kill Cliff FC, has built his reputation as a well-rounded threat, averaging 3.15 significant strikes per minute alongside 2.12 takedown attempts per 15 minutes. That combination of grappling pressure and striking output has made him one of the division's most consistent performers over the years.
Malott, the Canadian fan favorite fighting in front of a home crowd in Winnipeg, enters looking to capitalize on home advantage at 170 pounds. Russian prospects Mark Vologdin and Daria Zheleznyakova also came in under their respective limits at 62.82 kg and 61.68 kg, clearing the way for their preliminary card appearances.
Why it matters
- Burns at 39 with a 22-10 record is in a pivotal stretch at welterweight, where a win over a rising Canadian contender could reinforce his divisional relevance at ranked No. 13
- Malott fighting on home soil in Winnipeg adds significant crowd pressure and narrative weight to the matchup
- The card also features Kyler Phillips vs Charles Jourdain and Mandel Nallo vs Jai Herbert, giving the event strong depth across multiple divisions
- Heavyweight, women's bantamweight, and women's strawweight bouts on the prelims reflect a wide divisional spread for Canadian fans
