Preview highlights Gilbert Burns vs Mike Malott and other UFC Winnipeg bouts

A preview of UFC Winnipeg highlighted several notable matchups on what was described as a weaker card overall. Felipe Barbosa makes his UFC debut against Buzkidja with 17 wins, 14 by first-round knockout, promising an explosive opening round. Nallo debuts against Ilia Topuria's former opponent Herbert, with all 17 of Nallo's fights ending before the judges' decision. Charles Jourdain faces Phillips in what could be a Fight of the Night candidate, with Jourdain praised for his striking, grappling, and cardio. The main preview focused on Gilbert Burns versus Mike Malott, noting that Burns has consistently challenged or defeated elite opponents throughout his career, while Malott struggled when facing higher-level competition, having lost to Neil Magny and controversially defeating Kevin Holland via disqualification. The post suggested betting against Burns in this matchup would be foolish given the competitive disparity.