Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott both made weight for their main event bout at UFC Winnipeg, officially confirming the fight. Russian fighters Mark Vologdin and Darya Zheleznyakova also successfully completed the weigh-in process. An update noted that Thiago Moises and John Castaneda made weight on their second attempts, ensuring all scheduled bouts would proceed. Castaneda had requested a catchweight bout at 63 kg the previous evening, which Vologdin agreed to, with Castaneda forfeiting 30% of his purse to Vologdin as compensation. All fights on the card are now confirmed.
Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott both came in on weight Friday, officially clearing the way for their welterweight main event at UFC Winnipeg.
Burns, known as "Durinho," enters the fight ranked 13th in the welterweight division at 39 years old. The Brazilian out of Kill Cliff FC carries a professional record of 22-10 and brings a well-rounded offensive game, averaging 3.15 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy while also threatening with 2.12 takedown attempts per 15 minutes.
Russian fighters Mark Vologdin and Darya Zheleznyakova also cleared their respective weight requirements without incident, confirming their bouts will proceed as scheduled.
Thiago Moises and John Castaneda needed second attempts to hit their marks. Moises, a 31-year-old Brazilian lightweight with American Top Team, holds a 19-10 record and is a consistent submission threat, averaging 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes. Castaneda, the 34-year-old American known as "Sexi Mexi," is 21-8-1 and one of the more active strikers on the card, landing 4.42 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy. He had requested a catchweight agreement at 63 kilograms the night before, which his opponent agreed to accept. As part of that arrangement, Castaneda will forfeit 30 percent of his purse.
Why it matters
- Burns headlines in a critical spot at 39, needing a win to stay relevant at welterweight's ranked tier
- The catchweight arrangement between Castaneda and his opponent adds a financial dimension rarely seen at this level
- All bouts on the UFC Winnipeg card are now officially confirmed to proceed
