Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott successfully made weight for the main event of UFC Winnipeg. Both fighters weighed in at 77.56 kg (171 pounds) for their welterweight bout. Russian fighters Mark Vologdin and Darya Zheleznyakova also successfully made weight for their respective bouts. Thiago Moises and John Castaneda made weight on their second attempts, ensuring all fights remain official. Notably, Castaneda had requested a catchweight bout at 63 kg the previous evening, which Vologdin accepted, with Castaneda agreeing to forfeit 30% of his purse.
