UFC Winnipeg distributed $100,000 in performance bonuses on April 19, 2026. Mike Malott and Marcio Barbosa each received Performance of the Night honors for their knockout victories. Fight of the Night went to the bout between Kyler Phillips and Charles Jourdain. Additionally, all fighters who won by finish but did not receive a main bonus and did not miss weight were awarded $25,000 each. This bonus structure rewarded exciting finishes throughout the card.
Four fighters walked away from UFC Winnipeg with bonus checks on April 19, 2026, as the promotion handed out $100,000 performance awards following an action-packed card.
Mike Malott and Marcio Barbosa each earned Performance of the Night honors for knockout victories, while Kyler Phillips and Charles Jourdain were recognized with Fight of the Night for their back-and-forth bout. Under the bonus structure in place, any fighter who won by finish, did not receive a main bonus, and did not miss weight also collected an additional $25,000.
Malott, a 34-year-old Canadian fighting out of Team Alpha Male, holds a 14-2-1 record and stands six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach. He connects at a 48 percent striking accuracy rate and complements his standup with 1.88 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a well-rounded threat in the welterweight division.
Barbosa, known as "Ticoto," is a 28-year-old Brazilian with an 18-2 record who fights out of Equipe RD Champions. Standing five-foot-six with a 70-inch reach, he lands an eye-catching 8.27 significant strikes per minute at 47 percent accuracy, one of the more aggressive outputs on the roster.
Phillips, the 31-year-old American from MMA Lab nicknamed "The Matrix," carries a 12-5 record into 2026. He operates at 5.04 significant strikes landed per minute and adds a takedown dimension at 2.31 per 15 minutes, giving him a versatile enough game to produce entertaining fights.
Why it matters
- Malott's bonus on home soil in Winnipeg underscores his continued rise in the welterweight division
- Barbosa's knockout reward highlights his elite striking volume and finishing ability at just 28 years old
- The Fight of the Night recognition for Phillips and Jourdain signals both men remain relevant in a competitive bantamweight landscape
- The additional $25,000 finish bonuses across the card reflect the promotion's push to reward aggressive, entertaining performances
