The official weigh-ins for UFC Winnipeg have concluded successfully. In the main event, Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott both weighed in at 77.56 kg (170.8 lbs) for their welterweight bout. Russian fighters Mark Vologdin and Darya Zheleznyakova also made weight for their respective bouts. Thiago Moises and John Castaneda made weight on their second attempts. All scheduled fights are proceeding as planned, with no weight-related cancellations.
The UFC Winnipeg weigh-ins wrapped up successfully on April 17, with all bouts cleared to proceed after every fighter on the card made weight. Main event competitors Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott both stepped on the scale at 77.56 kg (170.8 lbs), keeping their welterweight headliner intact. Thiago Moises and John Castaneda each required a second attempt before hitting their marks, while Russian fighters Mark Vologdin and Darya Zheleznyakova came in without issue.
Burns, nicknamed "Durinho," enters the main event at 39 years old carrying a 22-10 record and a No. 13 welterweight ranking. The Brazilian, who trains out of Kill Cliff FC, is an orthodox fighter standing five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach. He lands 3.15 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy and adds a respectable grappling dimension, averaging 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Moises, a 31-year-old Brazilian out of American Top Team, brings a 19-10 record into his Winnipeg appearance. The orthodox lightweight stands five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach. He averages 2.48 significant strikes per minute and is particularly active on the mat, posting 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes alongside 1.31 takedowns in the same span.
His opponent on fight night, John Castaneda, competes under the nickname "Sexi Mexi" and holds a 21-8-1 record at 34 years old. The American, affiliated with The Academy, is a switch-stance fighter at five-foot-six with a 71-inch reach. Castaneda is among the more prolific strikers on the card, landing 4.42 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Burns at ranked No. 13 at welterweight gives the main event divisional weight, with a strong performance capable of reshaping the 170-pound picture
- Castaneda's high striking output sets up an intriguing contrast against Moises's submission-oriented game
- No weight-related cancellations means the full card proceeds as scheduled
