For the first time since December 2017, the UFC is back in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada! This week’s event is a Fight Night, headlined by Gilbert Burns vs. Mike Malott, who is a Canadian. 12 fights are featured on this card, and it begins with the Prelims at 5:00 p.m. ET, followed by the Main Card at 8:00 p.m. ET on Paramount+.

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Check out my favorite fighters to add to your daily fantasy lineup for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night below.

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Studs

Jasmine Jasudavicius ($9,200)

Jasmine Jasudavicius’ five-fight winning streak recently ended when she lost to Manon Fiorot in October 2025. That was her first loss in nearly two years. Now Jasudavicius returns to her home country of Canada, looking to get back in the win column. Her opponent, Karine Silva, is 1-2 in her previous three contests.

Jasudavicius is two inches taller (5’7″ vs. 5’5″), with a slightly longer standing reach (68″ vs. 67″). Overall, Jasudavicius is the better fighter as her biggest advantage comes on the feet. She lands 1.22 more significant strikes per minute at a six percent more efficient rate.

Also, on the ground, Jasudavicius averages 2.59 takedowns per 15 minutes. Silva’s takedown defense is only 21 percent, which could cause problems for her in this matchup. Jasudavicius is the third most expensive fighter on this slate ($9,200), but averages the second most fantasy points per contest (83.4). She has scored at least 100 fantasy points in her last three wins and is in a good position to do the same against Silva. 

Charles Jourdain ($8,700)

Charles Jourdain is on a two-fight win streak, with both coming by submission, and appears to be in the best shape of his career. Even though he has been in the UFC for nearly seven years, Jourdain is still only 30 and has a ton of potential. Since moving down to Bantamweight, Jourdain has found much better success. Now he takes on Kyler Phillips, who is on a two-fight losing streak. 

In his last two wins, Jourdain has scored 110.6 and 88.3 fantasy points. He has had 90-plus points in seven of his eight UFC wins. Although Phillips has a reach advantage (72″ vs. 69′), Jourdain is taller (5’9″ vs. 5’8″). On the feet, this contest favors Jourdain, who averages more significant strikes per minute (5.48 vs. 5.04) while being more accurate (49% vs. 42%).

If Jourdain can make this strictly a striking matchup, he should be able to get the better of Phillips, who has struggled recently. Jourdain’s previous three wins have come by submission, as he does a good job of capitalizing on opponents. Also, Jourdain is the better athlete in this matchup, which should allow him to set the pace.

Value Play

Gilbert Burns ($6,900)

The once title challenger, Burns, is now on a four-fight losing streak and hasn’t picked up a victory in three years. Even though Burns is nearing his 40th birthday, his difficult schedule continues against Mike Malott, who has won three straight and nine of 10. Burns has recently suffered losses against two former champions (Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena) and two elite contenders (Sean Brady and Michael Morales). It isn’t a knock on Malott, but he isn’t yet on the level of Burns’ previous opponents.

In this matchup, Malott is three inches taller (6’1″ vs. 5’10”) and has a two-inch reach advantage (73″ vs. 71″). But statistically, this bout is much closer than it appears. Malott averages only 0.78 more significant strikes, while both fighters have 48 percent striking accuracy.

On the ground is where Burns’ advantage lies, as he lands more takedowns per 15 minutes (2.12 vs. 1.88). Since Malott has only a 14 percent takedown defense rate, it could leave Burns with an opportunity to succeed in this area. Burns excels when he brings the fight to opponents while using all areas of his arsenal. During his losing streak, Burns has only one performance of 50-plus fantasy points. But he has scored at least 80 points in four of his last five victories.

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