UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera
United States
Main Card • Final
Ecuador
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Puerto Rico
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R1, 0:41
Performance of the Night
R3, 4:11
R3, 5:00
Canada
Poland
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Moldova
R1, 2:11
R1, 1:18
Performance of the Night
R2, 4:02
Israel
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:11
Official Event Results
$100k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
Post-Fight Performance Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Marlon Vera vs. Rob Font was selected as Fight of the Night. However, because Rob Font missed weight by 2.5 pounds, he was disqualified from receiving bonus money; as a result, Marlon Vera was awarded Font’s share, taking home the entire $100,000 award.
Performance of the Night: Joanderson Brito collected $50,000 for his lightning-fast 41-second TKO victory over featherweight veteran Andre Fili; Francisco Figueiredo earned $50,000 for securing a 78-second first-round kneebar submission over Daniel Lacerda.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Bonus Distribution
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $100,000 | — | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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*Official contracted fighter salaries and base purse figures are not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures shown reflect confirmed official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 for Performance of the Night; $100,000 for Fight of the Night awarded to Marlon Vera after Rob Font was disqualified due to missing weight). Fine forfeitures due to weight misses (Rob Font forfeited 20% of his purse to Marlon Vera) are not included in official public disclosures. Undisclosed purse figures are marked with — in accordance with official reporting guidelines.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera
Marlon Vera absorbed 271 significant strikes from Rob Font—the highest volume of significant strikes ever absorbed by a winning fighter in UFC promotional history.
Vera scored three knockdowns (rounds 2, 3, and 4) in his main event victory, tying for the most knockdowns landed in a single bantamweight contest in UFC history.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski secured his 23rd promotional victory by edging Jake Collier via split decision, tying Donald Cerrone and Jim Miller for the most wins in UFC history at the time.
Francisco Figueiredo locked in a kneebar submission against Daniel Lacerda in just 1:18 of Round 1, recording the fastest kneebar finish in UFC flyweight division history.
Brazilian newcomer Joanderson Brito scored an explosive 41-second knockout over 21-fight UFC veteran Andre Fili, securing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Grant Dawson logged 7:11 of control time and converted 7 takedowns before submitting Jared Gordon at 4:11 of Round 3, improving to 6-0-1 in the UFC.
Undefeated heavyweight Alexandr Romanov landed all 3 of his takedown attempts and submitted Chase Sherman via americana in 2:11 of Round 1 to improve to 16-0.
The Damage added 5 completed takedowns and nearly eight minutes of control time against Tristan Connelly, extending his lead for the most total cage time in UFC featherweight history.
Israel’s Natan Levy converted 9 of 15 takedown attempts and registered 92 significant strikes against Mike Breeden, securing his first official victory inside the Octagon.
Due to Rob Font’s weight miss, Marlon Vera was awarded both shares of the Fight of the Night bonus, earning a total of $100,000 alongside his victory.
Poland’s Krzysztof Jotko went a perfect 4-for-4 on takedowns against grappling ace Gerald Meerschaert, dominating top position for 5:25 on the scorecards.
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera (designated as UFC Vegas 53) represented the 53rd UFC Fight Night card held inside the UFC APEX production facility in Enterprise, Nevada.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera take place?
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera (also known as UFC on ESPN 35 and UFC Vegas 53) took place on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the UFC APEX in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas Metropolitan Area).
Who won the main event between Rob Font and Marlon Vera?
Marlon Vera defeated Rob Font via unanimous decision (48–47, 49–46, 49–46) over five rounds, scoring three critical knockdowns in the fight.
Why did Marlon Vera receive a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus?
The bout was selected as Fight of the Night; however, because Rob Font missed weight by 2.5 pounds, he was disqualified from bonus eligibility, and Marlon Vera received the full $100,000 purse bonus.
Who received official post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera?
Marlon Vera received $100,000 for Fight of the Night, while Joanderson Brito and Francisco Figueiredo each earned $50,000 Performance of the Night awards.
What promotional record did Andrei Arlovski tie by defeating Jake Collier?
Former champion Andrei Arlovski secured his 23rd UFC victory, tying Donald Cerrone and Jim Miller for the most wins in UFC promotional history at the time.
How did Joanderson Brito defeat Andre Fili?
Joanderson Brito dropped and stopped veteran Andre Fili via TKO (punches) in just 41 seconds of Round 1, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
What division record did Francisco Figueiredo set against Daniel Lacerda?
Francisco Figueiredo secured a kneebar submission in only 1:18 of Round 1, the fastest kneebar finish in UFC flyweight history.
How did Grant Dawson defeat Jared Gordon?
Grant Dawson converted 7 takedowns and controlled position before submitting Jared Gordon via rear-naked choke at 4:11 of Round 3.
How fast did Alexandr Romanov submit Chase Sherman?
Undefeated heavyweight Alexandr Romanov dominated from top position, submitting Chase Sherman via keylock / americana in 2:11 of Round 1.
Why was the main event fought at a catchweight of 138.5 pounds?
Rob Font weighed in at 138.5 lbs, 2.5 pounds over the bantamweight non-title limit. He was fined 20% of his purse, which was awarded to Marlon Vera.
How did Darren Elkins defeat Tristan Connelly?
Darren Elkins landed 5 takedowns and accumulated nearly eight minutes of control time to secure a 30–27 unanimous decision sweep.
How did Natan Levy earn his first UFC victory over Mike Breeden?
Natan Levy utilized heavy wrestling, completing 9 takedowns and landing 92 significant strikes to win via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27).
Who were the commentators for UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera?
The broadcast was called cageside by play-by-play commentator Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Dominick Cruz.
What cage size was used for this event?
The event took place inside the smaller 25-foot Octagon enclosure at the UFC APEX in Enterprise, Nevada.
How many stoppage finishes occurred at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera?
The card featured 6 stoppage finishes (3 knockouts/TKOs and 3 submissions) and 5 decision outcomes across 11 scheduled bouts.
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