Mike Malott and Marcio Barbosa each earned $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses at UFC Winnipeg. Kyler Phillips versus Charles Jourdain was awarded Fight of the Night honors, with both fighters receiving $100,000 bonuses. All fighters who won by finish but did not receive a main bonus and made weight will receive $25,000 each. The bonus structure rewards dominant finishes and exciting fights from the Canadian card.
Four fighters walked away from UFC Winnipeg with bonus checks on April 19, as Mike Malott, Marcio Barbosa, Kyler Phillips, and Charles Jourdain each earned $100,000 for their performances on the Canadian card.
Malott, a 34-year-old Canadian welterweight competing out of Team Alpha Male, took home a Performance of the Night award. Carrying a record of 14-2-1, the six-foot-one orthodox fighter has built a reputation for efficient finishing, connecting at a 48 percent striking accuracy rate while also mixing in takedowns and submission attempts to keep opponents guessing.
Barbosa, known as "Ticoto," claimed the other Performance of the Night bonus. The 28-year-old Brazilian holds an 18-2-0 record and fights out of Equipe RD Champions. Standing five-foot-six with a 70-inch reach, he is one of the more prolific volume strikers in the UFC, averaging an eye-catching 8.27 significant strikes landed per minute at 47 percent accuracy.
Phillips, nicknamed "The Matrix," and Canadian favorite Charles Jourdain were awarded Fight of the Night honors, splitting an additional $200,000 between them. The 31-year-old American from MMA Lab carries a 12-5-0 record and brings a well-rounded skill set, averaging 5.04 significant strikes per minute alongside 2.31 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Malott's bonus reinforces his standing as one of the more dangerous finishers on the Canadian scene
- Barbosa's Performance award highlights his status as a rising finisher with elite striking volume
- The Fight of the Night recognition for Phillips and Jourdain underscores the depth of excitement on the card
- All fighters who recorded a finish, made weight, and did not receive a top bonus earned an additional $25,000 each
