UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott
Canada
Main Card • Final
R3, 2:08
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R1, 2:05
Finish Bonus
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R1, 1:20
Performance of the Night
R1, 2:22
Finish Bonus
R2, 4:43
Finish Bonus
R3, 5:00
Russia
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:43
Finish Bonus
Official Event Results
$100k FOTN
$25k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Charles Jourdain
+$100k (Fight of the Night)
Kyler Phillips
+$100k (Fight of the Night)
Mike Malott
+$100k (Performance of the Night)
Márcio Barbosa
+$100k (Performance of the Night)
Jai Herbert
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Robert Valentin
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Gökhan Sarıçam
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
John Yannis
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Fight of the Night: Charles Jourdain and Kyler Phillips were awarded elevated $100,000 bonuses for their high-paced bantamweight battle.
Performance of the Night: Mike Malott and Márcio Barbosa each earned elevated $100,000 performance bonuses for their respective knockout victories.
Additional Finish Bonuses: The remaining stoppage winners on the card—Jai Herbert, Robert Valentin, Gökhan Sarıçam, and John Yannis—each received supplemental $25,000 finish bonuses.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | $100,000 | $230,000 | |
| LOSS | $175,000 | — | — | $175,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | $100,000 | $145,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | $25,000 | $95,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | — | $96,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $55,000 | — | — | $55,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $100,000 | $132,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $25,000 | $53,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 | $65,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| DRAW | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| DRAW | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $25,000 | $49,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Disclosed purses and estimated compensation based on athletic commission figures and contractual agreements. Total estimates include official promotional $100,000 post-fight bonuses awarded for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night, as well as $25,000 supplemental finish bonuses for all other stoppage winners.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott
Mike Malott secured the biggest victory of his professional career by knocking out former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns at 2:08 of round 3.
Canadian headliners went 4-2 on the evening, led by Ontario native Mike Malott’s knockout victory and Quebec native Charles Jourdain’s co-main event triumph.
The card generated a promotional live gate of $1,900,000 at the Canada Life Centre, setting a new mixed martial arts financial record for the province of Manitoba.
Drawing 14,051 fans, the event marked the UFC’s first visit to Winnipeg in nearly a decade, dating back to UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos in December 2017.
The UFC distributed elevated $100,000 performance and fight bonuses to Malott, Barbosa, Jourdain, and Phillips, alongside $25,000 awards to every finish winner.
Jasmine Jasudavicius controlled Karine Silva on the ground for 8 minutes and 9 seconds across three rounds, securing her 16th career victory.
Charles Jourdain and Kyler Phillips combined for 170 landed strikes and 8 takedowns in their three-round bout, claiming Fight of the Night honors.
The preliminary card featured three consecutive stoppage finishes inside two rounds, authored by Márcio Barbosa, Robert Valentin, and Gökhan Sarıçam.
John Castaneda vs. Mark Vologdin concluded in a rare majority draw following a pivotal second-round point deduction assessed to Castaneda for repeated low blows.
Gökhan Sarıçam landed 57 significant strikes before stopping heavyweight veteran Tanner Boser via strikes at 4:43 of round 2 to capture a $25,000 finish bonus.
Gauge Young outlanded veteran submission artist Thiago Moisés 122 to 45 in significant strikes over 15 minutes to secure a split-decision upset victory.
Brazilian featherweight Márcio Barbosa needed just 1 minute and 20 seconds to stop Dennis Buzukja via single-punch knockout, taking home a $100,000 bonus.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott take place?
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott took place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Who won the main event between Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott?
Canada’s Mike Malott defeated former title challenger Gilbert Burns via TKO (punches) at 2:08 of Round 3 in their welterweight headliner.
Who won the co-main event?
Charles Jourdain defeated Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in their three-round bantamweight clash.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott?
Charles Jourdain vs. Kyler Phillips received Fight of the Night ($100,000 each). Mike Malott and Márcio Barbosa earned Performance of the Night ($100,000 each). In addition, $25,000 finish bonuses were awarded to Jai Herbert, Robert Valentin, Gökhan Sarıçam, and John Yannis.
What was the attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew an official crowd of 14,051 fans and generated a live gate of $1,900,000 at the Canada Life Centre.
Why did John Castaneda vs. Mark Vologdin end in a draw?
The bout ended in a majority draw (29–27, 28–28, 28–28) after John Castaneda was deducted one point in Round 2 by the referee due to repeated groin strikes.
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
The entire fight card, including both preliminary bouts and the main card, streamed live across the United States on Paramount+.
How did Jasmine Jasudavicius defeat Karine Silva?
Jasmine Jasudavicius won via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) by utilizing top wrestling and ground control for over 8 minutes across the contest.
What was the fastest knockout on the card?
Brazilian featherweight Márcio Barbosa delivered the fastest finish of the night, knocking out Dennis Buzukja with a punch in just 1:20 of Round 1.
Who called the fights at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play commentator Brendan Fitzgerald alongside analysts Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez acting as the cage announcer.
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