Top 10 Richest MMA Fighters in the World
As of 2024, the world's richest MMA fighters have amassed fortunes through their impressive careers in the octagon, as well as lucrative business ventures and endorsements. Find out who makes the top 10 list here.
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We all have an idea who tops this list, but there might be some surprises along the way. From Conor McGregor to Khabib Nurmagomedov, find out who else made it into the top 10 richest MMA fighters in the world.
Top 10 Richest MMA Fighters in the World
| Rank | Fighter | Net Worth | Known For |
| 1. | Conor McGregor | $200 Million | Irish MMA star known for his UFC career, whiskey brand Proper No. Twelve, and various endorsements. |
| 2. | Rorion Gracie | $50 Million | Brazilian Jiu-jitsu legend and co-founder of the UFC, instrumental in popularising BJJ worldwide. |
| 3. | Khabib Nurmagomedov | $40 Million | Retired, undefeated UFC lightweight champion with multiple business ventures and endorsement deals. |
| 4. | Georges St-Pierre | $30 Million | Canadian MMA legend and former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion, also involved in acting. |
| 5. | Brock Lesnar | $25 Million | Known for his success in both WWE and UFC, with major earnings from fighting and endorsements. |
| 6. | Tito Ortiz | $20 Million | Former UFC champion and politician, with wealth from fighting, endorsements, and business endeavours. |
| 7. | Fedor Emelianenko | $18 Million | Russian MMA icon, renowned for his dominance in Pride FC and success outside of the UFC. |
| 8. | Anderson Silva | $18 Million | Former Brazilian UFC middleweight champion, known for his long title reign and roles in films and TV. |
| 9. | Randy Couture | $17 Million | Former UFC champion and actor, famous for his roles in "The Expendables" series. |
| 10. | Wanderlei Silva | $16 Million | Popular Brazilian fighter with a large fanbase in Japan. |
10. Wanderlei Silva – $16 million
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Wanderlei Silva, otherwise known as “The Axe Murderer”, was a fan favourite in Mixed Martial Arts due to his aggressive brawling style which manufactured several exciting fights throughout his career. 27 of his 35 career victories came by way of knockout.
His exciting style and knockout artistry at the pinnacle of the sport earned him his riches.
The Brazilian holds the record for the most knockouts in Zuffa history (UFC, Pride, WEC and Strikeforce) with 19. He also has the longest undefeated streak in Pride history with 20.
9. Randy Couture – $17 million
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Randy Couture is one of the best to ever do it at the higher-weight divisions. He is a three-time UFC heavyweight champion and a two-time UFC light-heavyweight champion.
Not only did Couture make his money from fighting, he also earned his wealth by starring in movies such as The Expendables.
8. Anderson Silva – $18 million
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Despite being regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, Anderson Silva's wealth is only enough to land him eighth on this list.
“The Spider” still holds the UFC middleweight record for the most successful title defences in history (10). He also has the most finishes in UFC title fights with 9.
As well as making the big bucks from fighting and sponsors, the Brazilian has appeared in a variety of movies too.
7. Fedor Emelianenko – $18 million
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Despite “The Last Emperor” never fighting in the UFC, he still managed to rake in the dough throughout his excellent career. He is widely regarded as the best heavyweight MMA fighter ever and he almost went a full decade without losing.
Even though Fedor Emelianenko has had a career spanning 23 years, astonishingly he has only lost 7 times in 48 fights.
6. Tito Ortiz – $20 million
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A former UFC light-heavyweight champion, Tito Ortiz holds the record for the second most championship bouts in the UFC light-heavyweight division. His MMA career was known for his exciting feuds against Ken Shamrock and Chuck Liddell.
Ortiz earned his millions through fighting, business ventures and acting in movies. He has also ventured into politics.
5. Brock Lesnar – $25 million
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Despite only having single-digit fights in professional MMA, Brock Lesnar makes his way onto this list mainly because of his history with the WWE. Nevertheless, in his short MMA career, he did manage to make it to the UFC and even win the heavyweight title, defending it twice.
Lesnar retired from MMA in 2016 after he failed a drugs test following his bout with Mark Hunt.
4. Georges St-Pierre – $30 million
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Georges St-Pierre is one of the wealthiest MMA fighters ever and for good reason too. He is considered by many to be the greatest fighter that the sport's ever seen.
Losing just twice across a 15-year pro career, GSP reigned supreme in the UFC welterweight division for years, racking up seven successful UFC title defences - the most in history. The Canadian holds the record for the most takedowns in UFC history (90).
St-Pierre bowed out of the sport in 2017 when he defeated Michael Bisping to claim the UFC middleweight belt.
The Canadian has also starred in movies which boosted his net worth.
3. Khabib Nurmagomedov – $40 million
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Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov made his fortunes through his excellent UFC career. With a professional MMA record of 29-0, the Russian retired at the pinnacle of the sport back in 2020.
Nurmagomedov is tied for the most title defences in UFC lightweight history (3). He also holds the record for the most submissions in UFC lightweight title bouts (3).
His biggest payday in MMA came after defeating Conor McGregor at UFC 229. Since retiring, Khabib has boosted his net worth through business deals.
2. Rorion Gracie – $50 million
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A co-founder of the UFC, Rorion Gracie is a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu legend who has earned his wealth through competing in combat sports, teaching martial arts and also earning money from his original contributions to the UFC.
1. Conor McGregor – $200 million
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Surprise surprise. Well…Not really. Of course, Conor McGregor tops this list. “The Notorious” has earned his millions through fighting in the UFC where he became a multi-weight champion. After winning the lightweight title, he then went off to fight Floyd Mayweather in boxing.
Since his career-high payday against Mayweather, McGregor has ventured into several businesses such as his signature Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey. He also has his own stout called Forged Irish Stout. Additionally, he now owns the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
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