The official weigh-in results for UFC Winnipeg have been released. The main event features Gilbert Burns (77.56 kg) versus Mike Malott (77.56 kg) at welterweight. Other main card bouts include Kyler Phillips versus Charles Jourdain at bantamweight, Mandel Nallo versus Jai Herbert at lightweight, Jasmine Jasudavicius versus Karine Silva in women's strawweight, Thiago Moises versus Gage Young at lightweight, and Dennis Buzukja versus Marcio Barbosa at featherweight. The preliminary card includes multiple bouts across various weight classes, with Russian fighter Mark Vologdin making weight at 62.82 kg against John Castaneda at 63.04 kg in a catchweight bout.
All fighters competing at UFC Winnipeg have made weight, clearing the way for a full card headlined by a welterweight clash between Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott.
Burns, ranked 13th in the welterweight division, comes in with a professional record of 22 wins and 10 losses. The 39-year-old Brazilian, who trains out of Kill Cliff FC, is a well-rounded threat: he averages 3.15 significant strikes per minute and adds 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him dangerous both on the feet and on the mat. Both Burns and Malott tipped the scales at 77.56 kg for the main event.
The main card also features Kyler Phillips against Charles Jourdain at bantamweight, Mandel Nallo versus Jai Herbert and Thiago Moises versus Gage Young at lightweight, Jasmine Jasudavicius against Karine Silva in a women's strawweight contest, and Dennis Buzukja facing Marcio Barbosa at featherweight.
On the preliminary card, a catchweight bout between Mark Vologdin and John Castaneda drew attention after a small weight discrepancy. The Russian fighter came in at 62.82 kg while Castaneda weighed 63.04 kg, resulting in the contest being contested at catchweight.
Why it matters
- Burns' welterweight ranking of 13th means a strong performance could push him back toward contention in a competitive 170-pound division.
- The Vologdin versus Castaneda catchweight situation is worth monitoring, as weight-miss circumstances can affect how a result is recorded and impact future rankings eligibility.
- Several bouts across the lightweight and featherweight divisions carry implications for fighters looking to break into or consolidate positions in their respective rankings.
