Marlon Vera cashed a $300,000 purse for the biggest win of his UFC career. Chito  scored one of the most brutal highlights of 2024 with his head-kick knockout of Cruz midway through the fourth round of UFC San Diego's main event. A former two-time UFC bantamweight champion, Cruz earned $175,000 in the losing effort.

Marlon Vera's Salary\n\n Marlon Vera won UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz on August 13, 2024, earning $300,000 overall, including a $150,000 win bonus, while Dominick Cruz received $175,000.