UFC Fight Night 273 takes place tomorrow night in Winnipeg, Canada. Here are clean previews and picks for the main card and key undercard fights at the event.
Main event: Gilbert Burns vs. Mike Malott
Gilbert Burns arrives on a four-fight losing streak as he headlines the card. Burns is closing in on 40 and has been stopped in two of his last three fights. He still brings experience, pressure striking, wrestling and solid grappling, but time appears to be catching up.
Mike Malott is on a three-fight win run and has gone 6–1 in the UFC since 2022. The 34-year-old former Team Alpha Male striking coach mixes steady striking, power and a strong grappling game. This will be Malott’s first five-round fight.
Pick: Mike Malott by decision.
Co-main and key fights on the main card
Kyler Phillips faces Charles Jourdain in the co-main. Phillips has lost two in a row but brings high-volume striking, speed and takedown entries. Jourdain has back-to-back submission wins and likes a high tempo, though he has a modest overall UFC ledger.
Pick: Kyler Phillips by decision.
Mandel Nallo makes his UFC debut after a Contender Series KO. The 36-year-old is a tall lightweight (6’0″, 75″ reach) who finishes early in many fights. He meets Jai Herbert, a long and powerful kickboxer who has nine stoppage wins among 13 career victories. This fight could stay at range and go the distance.
Pick: Jai Herbert by decision.
Jasmine Jasudavicius returns after a 74-second loss to Manon Fiorot. Jasudavicius has strong wrestling, clinch work and recent submission success. She meets Karine Silva, a fast finisher who started her UFC run with three straight submissions but has more mixed results since.
Pick: Jasmine Jasudavicius by decision.
Thiago Moisés, a skilled grappler with solid control, faces Gauge Young. Moisés has alternated wins and losses and suffered a KO in his last outing. Young is 25, a pressure striker with decent wrestling who is settling into the UFC.
Pick: Gauge Young by decision.
Dennis Buzukja has just one win in four UFC fights and will face Márcio Barbosa. Barbosa debuts in the UFC at 17–2 from the regional scene and carries heavy knockout power.
Pick: Márcio Barbosa by TKO, Round 1.
Recent form table
| Fighter | Recent Result / Form |
|---|---|
| Gilbert Burns | Four-fight losing slide; two TKOs in last three fights |
| Mike Malott | Three wins in a row; 6–1 UFC run since 2022; 13 career wins |
| Kyler Phillips | Back-to-back defeats; high-volume striker |
| Charles Jourdain | Back-to-back submission wins; UFC record 8‑7‑1 |
| Mandel Nallo | Contender Series KO; career 14‑3; most wins finish early |
| Jai Herbert | Two of last three fights lost; 13 career wins with nine stoppages |
| Jasmine Jasudavicius | Stopped by Manon Fiorot in 74 seconds; strong grappling and clinch work |
| Karine Silva | One win in last three; began UFC with three straight submission wins |
| Thiago Moisés | Alternating wins and losses; KO loss in last outing |
| Gauge Young | 1–1 in the UFC; pressure striker |
| Dennis Buzukja | One win in four UFC fights |
| Márcio Barbosa | Debuting in UFC; 17–2 career record; heavy knockout rate |
Prelims predictions
Predicted winners for the prelims:
- Robert Valentin over Julien Leblanc
- Gökhan Saricam over Tanner Boser
- Melissa Croden over Darya Zheleznyakova
- Allan Nascimento over Mitch Raposo
- Jamey-Lyn Horth over JJ Aldrich
- John Castañeda over Mark Vologdin
- Jamie Siraj over John Yannis
This preview was produced by UFCcoverage. Expect a night of striking battles, grappling tests, and a few key matchups that could shake up rankings in several divisions.
