Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott successfully weighed in for their UFC Winnipeg main event, officially confirming the bout. Russian fighters Mark Vologdin and Daria Zheleznyakova also made weight for their respective fights. In an update, Thiago Moises and John Castaneda both made weight on their second attempts, ensuring all bouts remain intact. Castaneda had requested a catchweight of 63 kg the previous evening, which Vologdin accepted. As a result, Castaneda will forfeit 30% of his purse to Vologdin.
All fighters on the UFC Winnipeg card are cleared to compete after Thursday's weigh-ins confirmed every bout remains intact ahead of the event.
Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott successfully hit the welterweight limit to officially lock in their main event. Burns, nicknamed "Durinho," enters at 39 years old representing Brazil and Kill Cliff FC. The ranked 13th welterweight carries a 22-10 record and brings a well-rounded game to the cage, averaging 3.15 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy while also threatening with takedowns at a rate of 2.12 per 15 minutes.
Two fighters required second attempts before clearing their respective limits. Thiago Moises, the 31-year-old Brazilian out of American Top Team, made weight on his second try. The 19-10 veteran operates at 2.48 significant strikes per minute and mixes in submission threats at a rate of 1.1 attempts per 15 minutes, showing a diverse offensive approach.
John Castaneda also needed a second attempt to get cleared. The 34-year-old American from The Academy, known as "Sexi Mexi," carries a 21-8-1 record and is one of the more active strikers on the card, landing 4.42 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy. Castaneda had requested a catchweight of 63 kilograms the previous evening, a figure his opponent Mark Vologdin agreed to accept. As a consequence of missing weight, Castaneda will forfeit 30 percent of his purse to Vologdin.
Russian fighters Mark Vologdin and Daria Zheleznyakova also made weight without issue for their respective bouts.
Why it matters
- Burns and Malott's main event is now officially confirmed with both fighters on the scale
- Castaneda's purse penalty adds financial consequence to his weight miss, though the fight with Vologdin proceeds at the agreed catchweight
- All bouts on the card remain intact heading into fight night
