Top 10 Highest Paid MMA Fighters in

Determining just how much money a combat athlete has earned in their career is tough to figure out precisely. However, it is exactly what the team at Celebrity Net Worth does every day.

In the UFC, athletes are paid a base salary to fight, and another sum to win. Athletes also receive money from sponsors, however currently that is only from Reebok.

Lastly, athletes we have gained notoriety can negotiate to take a royalty on PPV sales on events they fight in.

Top 10 Highest Earning UFC Fighters (Biggest Purse in UFC)

The PPV sales numbers are never released publicly, however industry experts like Dave Meltzer have been fairly accurate in their estimations according to UFC President Dana White. No bonus , — , Using all the information available to them, Celebrity Net Worth has determined its list of the highest earning fighters in UFC history.

Brock Lesnar was perhaps one of the most high profile athletes to ever compete in the UFC Octagon.

Lesnar was a former WWE champion who transitioned to mixed martial arts in After won professional fight, he signed with the UFC and although he lost his UFC debut, would win his next four and win the UFC heavyweight title from Randy Couture in Although PPV numbers are kept private, estimations are somewhat accurate and Brock Lesnar is responsible for the top selling event of all-time for the promotion, UFC He is also responsible for the second highest PPV sales event ever, UFC , a title defense against Shane Carwin and tied for fourth for UFC Mixed Martial Arts LLC.

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