UFC Fight Night payouts: How much are Mario Bautista, Vinicius Oliveira & others getting paid? Reported & estimated salaries
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UFC Fight Night Bautista vs Oliveira comes in with a stacked card
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira is set to take place on Saturday, February 8, 2026, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will be headlined by a bantamweight clash between Mario Bautista and Vinicius Oliveira, with several ranked contenders and promising prospects featured across the main card and prelims.
As with most UFC Fight Night events held at the Apex, official fighter purses have not yet been disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Until those figures are made public, the payouts listed below are reported and estimated salaries, calculated using each fighter’s previously disclosed earnings, contract tier, and typical UFC Fight Night pay structure.
Mario Bautista & Vinicius Oliveira estimated payout
Headlining UFC Fight Night, Mario Bautista is expected to be the highest-paid fighter on the card. Based on his most recent disclosed UFC earnings and his current position as a consistent bantamweight contender, Bautista is projected to earn around $220,000 in total if he secures a victory.
This figure is estimated to include a $110,000 show purse and a matching $110,000 bonus, which aligns with payouts from his recent Fight Night appearances.
On the opposite side, Vinicius Oliveira is still building his profile at the UFC level and does not yet have an officially disclosed payout on record. As a result, his estimated salary for the main event sits at approximately $110,000, representing a flat purse consistent with fighters competing in their first UFC main event.
Oliveira’s total earnings could increase significantly depending on performance bonuses or discretionary payments, which are not reflected in publicly disclosed purses.
UFC Fight Night Bautista vs Oliveira other main card payouts
Beyond the headliners, several established names on the main card are expected to earn competitive Fight Night salaries. Fighters such as Amir Albazi, Jailton Almeida, and Kyoji Horiguchi are projected to take home purses ranging from $110,000 to $130,000, depending on win bonuses and contractual terms. These estimates are based on previously reported payouts from similar UFC Apex events.
Meanwhile, mid-tier main card fighters including Michal Oleksiejczuk, Dustin Jacoby, and Marc-Andre Barriault are expected to earn between $65,000 and $90,000, assuming standard show-and-win structures. As with all UFC Fight Night events, these figures do not include potential post-fight bonuses, sponsorship income, or undisclosed discretionary payments from the promotion.
Other main card fighters’ payouts
| Fighter | Reported / Estimated payout |
| Mario Bautista | $220,000 ($110,000 show + $110,000 win – est.) |
| Vinicius Oliveira | $110,000 (flat purse – est.) |
| Amir Albazi | $120,000 ($60,000 show + $60,000 win – est.) |
| Kyoji Horiguchi | $110,000 (flat purse – est.) |
| Jailton Almeida | $130,000 ($65,000 show + $65,000 win – est.) |
| Rizvan Kuniev | $50,000 ($25,000 show + $25,000 win – est.) |
| Michal Oleksiejczuk | $90,000 ($45,000 show + $45,000 win – est.) |
| Marc-Andre Barriault | $65,000 ($32,500 show + $32,500 win – est.) |
| Dustin Jacoby | $70,000 ($35,000 show + $35,000 win – est.) |
When is UFC Fight Night Bautista vs Oliveira?
The event takes place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Due to time-zone differences, the card will air early Sunday, February 8, in the UK, India, and Australia.
What time do the prelims and main card start?
The prelims are scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. ET, with the main card starting at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Mario Bautista vs Vinicius Oliveira main event cage walks are expected at approximately 9:30 p.m. ET, depending on the length of the undercard.
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