The UFC’s September lineup may lack a numbered pay-per-view, but it still promises plenty of action and eye-catching paychecks. And the highlight of this week is the third annual UFC Noche, held in San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center in celebration of Mexican Independence Day. The amazing fight card will see Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva headline in a featherweight bout with serious title implications.

With stars like Rob Font, Kelvin Gastelum, and Tatiana Suarez also on the card, fans will be looking forward to both the exciting fights and the massive payouts that come with them. So, how much will these fighters take home?

Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva payout for UFC Noche

Diego Lopes and Jean Silva face off in the main event, promising an exciting featherweight fight. Lopes, who made a major statement with his short-notice debut at UFC 288, has since won five of his six fights, including a win over Brian Ortega at Noche UFC last year. Although he was unsuccessful in his title challenge against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 314, the 30-year-old remains a top contender at 145 pounds.

Silva, meanwhile, has been unstoppable since joining the UFC in 2023. He is unbeaten in five fights, including a knockout of Melsik Baghdasaryan and a submission win over Bryce Mitchell earlier this year. Both fighters have aggressive styles, making this an interesting fight for fans and pundits alike.

Diego Lopes’ earnings have mirrored his success in the UFC. He made his UFC 288 debut with a starting salary of $12,000 and sponsorships totaling $4,000. A $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus increased his total earnings to $66,000. His next significant paycheck came at UFC 306, where he won a decision over Brian Ortega for $155,000.

Despite the loss, his featherweight title battle against Alexander Volkanovski earned him about $682,000, his highest pay to date. The 30-year-old, who is currently headlining Noche UFC without a title, is expected to earn roughly $300,000 for Saturday’s mega-fight.

On the other hand, Jean Silva’s pay keeps getting higher as well. His UFC debut at Fight Night 234 brought in $12,000, plus an additional $12,000 for the victory over Westin Wilson. His purse doubled when ‘Lord’ faced Charles Jourdain at UFC 303, earning him $24,000 to show and an additional $24,000 for the win.

Jean Silva’s breakthrough came against Drew Dober at UFC Denver, where he earned around $85,000, including a $50,000 Fight of the Night award. His submission victory over Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314 earned him another $50,000 bonus, making his total about $206,000. Now, Silva’s first-ever main event fight at UFC Noche is expected to bring him between $250,000 and $275,000.

Salary for Rob Font, Kelvin Gastelum & others

Rob Font, the co-main eventer, has steadily increased his earnings since his UFC debut in 2014, when he earned $8,000 for defeating George Roop. His first six-figure salary came in UFC Vegas 44 versus Jose Aldo, where he received $100,000 despite losing. Font now commands $160,000 to show and the same to win, and he’s expected to earn approximately $325,000 at Noche UFC.

David Martinez, in only his second UFC fight, is on an eight-fight winning streak. His UFC Mexico debut earned him $74,000, including a $50,000 Performance of the Night award. With only two fights under his belt, his upcoming payday is expected to be closer to the standard $24,000 range, excluding any extras.

Veteran Kelvin Gastelum brings experience and a track record of large payouts. His biggest payday was in 2019 against Israel Adesanya at UFC 236 for $150,000. He also earned $100,000 versus Vitor Belfort in 2017 and $180,000 for defeating Chris Curtis at UFC 287. More recently, he earned $250,000 against Daniel Rodriguez in 2025 and over $300,000 in a loss to Joe Pyfer at UFC 316. Fast forward to 2025, and Gastelum is expected to take home approximately $200,000.

On the prelims, former title challenger Tatiana Suarez makes her return. She earned $50,000 in her last fight against Jessica Andrade and around $300,000 in her unsuccessful title bid against Zhang Weili at UFC 312. Despite injuries that have slowed her career, Suarez is anticipated to earn between $100,000 and $120,000 in Texas.

Dustin Stoltzfus will also receive a base pay of $28,000 for his fight on the card. Jared Gordon, who previously fought Paddy Pimblett at UFC 282 on December 10, 2022, received a total of $101,000 for that bout, including $90,000 to show and $11,000 in additional compensation, showing the wide range of earnings even among fighters not in the main event.

From rising stars like Martinez to seasoned veterans like Font and Gastelum, UFC Noche promises exciting fights and paychecks that reflect the talent and draw of the fighters on the card. So, are you excited for the mega-event? Let us know in the comments.