UFC Vancouver promises to bring an entertaining night of fights to Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada. Headlined by Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen and featuring Kevin Holland, Marlon Vera, and several other top contenders, fans are not just eager to see the action unfold — they’re curious about how much these fighters are making for their efforts.

While the UFC does not publicly disclose fighter wages, historical fight purses and industry estimates provide insight into possible earnings for the main card and crucial undercard bouts. So, without further ado, let’s find out who could be walking out the richest on the night.

Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen’s payouts at UFC Vancouver

Reinier de Ridder, a former two-division ONE Championship titleholder, has consistently boosted his earnings since joining the UFC. In his debut against Gerald Meerschaert, de Ridder reportedly earned $12,000 in show money. His duel with Kevin Holland increased that figure to $18,000. The Dutch middleweight then earned around $38,000 versus Bo Nickal, plus a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.

Although de Ridder’s salary for the five-round main event versus Robert Whittaker has not been disclosed, considering the opponent’s elite reputation, his earnings are likely to be in the high five-figure to low six-figure range. As a top contender in the middleweight division, ‘The Dutch Knight’ is likely to maintain a similar fight purse in future fights, with performance bonuses added to the total.

Brendan Allen, a UFC middleweight veteran since 2019, has also established himself financially. ‘All In’ reportedly received $312,000 for his bout against Marvin Vettori at UFC 318. His previous fight with Anthony Hernandez brought in $210,000. Allen’s next fight as a main event on a Fight Night card may make him between $250,000 and $275,000, which is higher than his undercard appearances but definitely smaller than his pay-per-view earnings.

How much other fighters could earn at UFC Vancouver

Kevin Holland, one of the UFC’s most active and popular fighters, will take on hometown favorite Mike Malott in the co-main event. Holland has consistently earned big purses, including $371,000 for his fight against Roman Dolidze, $250,000 against de Ridder at UFC 311, and a career-high $471,000 for a win over Vicente Luque.

Despite his recent defeat to Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 318, he still managed to land a massive $421,000. So, seeing his amazing financial track record, ‘Trailblazer’ is expected to earn $375,000 to $425,000 for his fight against Malott in Vancouver. Well, that’s a really good payday for the 32-year-old Riverside native.

Canadian fighter Mike Malott has also steadily increased his profits. His loss to Neil Magny earned him around $54,500, but his knockout victory at UFC 315 earned him around $65,000. Now, a win against Holland may increase Malott’s earnings to about $70,000, marking another milestone in his UFC career.

Marlon Vera, a former bantamweight title challenger, is expected to earn between $185,000 and $250,000, which is consistent with his previous fights, including a $250,000 payoff against Sean O’Malley at UFC 299. His co-main event and continued presence in the division place him among the highest-paid fighters on the card.

Other fighters’ estimates differ greatly. UFC prospects and newer entrants, like those on the preliminary card, often receive entry-level contracts of around $10,000 to $12,000 to compete, with a matching win bonus. Performance bonuses or spectacular finishes can considerably boost these payouts, rewarding standout moments even among lesser-known athletes.

While UFC Vancouver promises exciting fights, the competitors are fighting not only for victories and divisional rankings but also for potentially life-changing paydays. De Ridder, Allen, Holland, Vera, and their opponents all stand to profit monetarily from their great performances, which keep fans interested in every punch, takedown, and submission attempt.