UFC on ESPN 41: Marlon Vera announced as event's highest-paid fighter

Originally posted on Sherdog.com | By Tristen Critchfield | Last updated 8/14/22

Not only did Marlon Vera score an emphatic knockout victory against Dominick Cruz in the UFC on ESPN 41 headliner, but he was also the event’s highest-paid fighter.

“Chito” took home $300,000 for his fourth-round head kick finish of Cruz ($175,000) on Saturday at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, Calif. Vera is one of five six-figure earners on the card, according to salary figures released by the California State Athletic Commission.

Other notable payouts include Angela Hill, who took home $190,000 for a unanimous decision win over Lupita Godinez ($45,000) in a 120-pound catchweight affair, and Gerald Meerschaert, who garnered $146,000 for a third-round submission of Bruno Silva ($40,000) at middleweight. Meanwhile, Gabriel Benitez received $100,000 for a first-round TKO of Charlie Ontiveros ($12,000).

Note: The disclosed purses reported by state athletic commissions do not include any performance-based or discretionary bonuses that may be awarded to a fighter by the promotion. Additionally, the reported figures do not reflect any deductions made by the commission for taxes, insurance, etc., and do not include any sponsorship money that a fighter may acquire for their performance.

UFC on ESPN 41 Salaries:

Marlon Vera: $300,000 (includes $150,000 win bonus)

Dominick Cruz: $175,000

Nate Landwehr: $60,000 (includes $30,000 win bonus)

David Onama: $24,000

Yazmin Jauregui: $50,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus)

Iasmin Lucindo : $12,000

Azamat Murzakanov: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus)

Devin Clark: $75,000

Priscila Cachoeira: $80,000 (includes $40,000 win bonus)

Ariane Lipski: $40,000

Gerald Meerschaert: $146,000 (includes $73,000 win bonus)