Learn about the main event winner, fight card results, bonus prize winners, & payouts for UFC on ESPN Thompson vs. Holland (UFC on ESPN 42), which took place on Saturday night at the Amway Arena, Orlando
On December 3, Ultimate Fighting Championship showed UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. We examine the outcomes and awards from UFC Orlando, which was live streamed on ESPN+ to spectators all around the world.
UFC on ESPN 42 Payouts, Salaries, Purse, Stephen Thompson vs Kevin Holland Winner, Full Main Fight Card Results, Bonus Prize Money Winner, And Highlights
Kevin Holland will still receive $370,000 in compensation, including a $20,000 sponsorship incentive, after losing the UFC Orlando main event. Meanwhile, Stephen Thompson will receive massive compensation of $515,000 for winning the main event, which will include $50,000 UFC bonus and $100,000 win bonus.
| Fighters | Purses | Win Bonus | Sponsorship Bonus | UFC Bonus | Total Payouts |
| Stephen Thompson | $350,000 | $100,000 | $15,000 | $50,000 | $515,000 |
| Kevin Holland | $300,000 | $20,000 | $50,000 | $365,000 | |
| Bryan Barberena | $140,000 | $5,000 | $145,000 | ||
| Rafael dos Anjos | $300,000 | $100,000 | $10,000 | $410,000 | |
| Matheus Nicolau | $30,000 | $30,000 | $5,000 | $65,000 | |
| Matt Schnell | $30,000 | $5,000 | $35,000 | ||
| Tai Tuivasa | $75,000 | $5,000 | $80,000 | ||
| Sergei Pavlovich | $200,000 | $100,000 | $5,000 | $50,000 | $355,000 |
| Jack Hermansson | $50,000 | $10,000 | $60,000 | ||
| Roman Dolidze | $50,000 | $50,000 | $5,000 | $50,000 | $155,000 |
| Eryk Anders | $60,000 | $60,000 | $10,000 | $125,000 | |
| Kyle Daukaus | $60,000 | $5,000 | $65,000 | ||
| Niko Price | $40,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Philip Rowe | $20,000 | $20,000 | $4,000 | $44,000 | |
| Angela Hill | $50,000 | $50,000 | $10,000 | $110,000 | |
| Emily Ducote | $14,000 | $4,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Clay Guida | $70,000 | $70,000 | $5,000 | $155,000 | |
| Scott Holtzman | $40,000 | $5,000 | $45,000 | ||
| Michael Johnson | $80,000 | $80,000 | $10,000 | $170,000 | |
| Marc Diakiese | $50,000 | $10,000 | $60,000 | ||
| Darren Elkins | $60,000 | $10,000 | $70,000 | ||
| Jonathan Pearce | $22,000 | $22,000 | $5,000 | $49,000 | |
| Natan Levy | $12,000 | $12 | $4,000 | $28,000 | |
| Genaro Valdez | $12,000 | $4,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Marcelo Rojo | $12,000 | $4,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Francis Marshall | $12,000 | $12,000 | $4,000 | $28,000 | |
| Yazmin Jauregui | $12,000 | $12,000 | $4,000 | $28,000 | |
| Istela Nunes | $12,000 | $4,000 | $16,000 |
UFC on ESPN 42: Full Fight Card Winner & Results
With two explosive strikers in the cage, Holland and Thompson didn’t have to worry about defending takedowns, which let them to use every tool in their arsenal when fighting on their feet. As Holland continued to deflect Thompson’s strongest blows before retaliating with great force in his fists, he showed off an unbelievable amount of chin. Thompson was knocked back by Holland’s vicious right hand as the welterweights continued throwing punches.
Immediately after recovering from the punch, Thompson found his rhythm and started throwing head kicks in addition to his boxing combinations. Thompson then began aiming for Holland’s middle as he fired multiple shots to the ribs as the fight’s momentum shifted sharply in his favor. Holland was leaning against the cage, obviously injured from the body shots, and only attempting to prevent additional injury.
After doing so, Thompson turned his attention to Holland’s head and started kicking him repeatedly with spin kicks, but Holland resisted being knocked out. However, it was clear that he was taking damage, and he was also battling with a right hand injury. At this point, the battle was stopped by Holland’s coaches who decided that Holland couldn’t continue any longer.
Main Event Result: Stephen Thompson defeated Kevin Holland via TKO
| Main Card (ESPN / ESPN+) | |||||
| Weight Class | Winner | Loser | Method | Round | Time |
| Welterweight | Stephen Thompson | Kevin Holland | TKO | 4 | 5:00 |
| Welterweight | Rafael dos Anjos | Bryan Barberena | Submission | 2 | 3:20 |
| Flyweight | Matheus Nicolau | Matt Schnell | KO | 2 | 1:44 |
| Heavyweight | Sergei Pavlovich | Tai Tuivasa | KO | 1 | 0:54 |
| Middleweight | Roman Dolidze | Jack Hermansson | TKO | 2 | 4:06 |
| Middleweight | Eryk Anders | Kyle Daukaus | TKO | 2 | 2:45 |
| Catchweight (173.5 lb) | Philip Rowe | Niko Price | TKO | 3 | 3:26 |
| Preliminary Card (ESPN / ESPN+) | |||||
| Women’s Strawweight | Angela Hill | Emily Ducote | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| Lightweight | Clay Guida | Scott Holtzman | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| Lightweight | Michael Johnson | Marc Diakiese | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| Featherweight | Jonathan Pearce | Darren Elkins | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| Lightweight | Natan Levy | Genaro Valdèz | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| Featherweight | Francis Marshall | Marcelo Rojo | KO | 2 | 1:14 |
| Women’s Strawweight | Yazmin Jauregui | Istela Nunes | TKO | 2 | 4:06 |
UFC on ESPN 42: Bonus Prizes & Fight of the Night
As each of the seven fights on the thrilling main card of UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland ended in a decision, the event did not fall short of expectations. The highly coveted ‘Fight of the Night’ award was won by the main-event fight between Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland. Owing to their their tenacious display, both fighters received an additional $50,000. Meanwhile, two ‘Performance of the Night’ awards were also presented to heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich and middleweight Roman Dolidze respectively.
Fight of the Night Award: Stephen Thompson vs Kevin Holland
Performance of the Night Award: Sergei Pavlovich & Roman Dolidze
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