In brief
- Conor McGregor is the richest UFC fighter, with an estimated net worth of $200 million.
- McGregor’s whiskey deal was reported at up to $600 million, and he reportedly made $130 million boxing Mayweather.
- Khabib Nurmagomedov is second at an estimated $40 million.
- McGregor lost his UFC 329 comeback to Max Holloway in July 2026.
As of October 2026, Conor McGregor is the richest UFC fighter, with an estimated net worth of $200 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. Most of that came from his 2017 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather and the sale of his Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand. Khabib Nurmagomedov is a distant second at an estimated $40 million.
The figures below are estimates compiled by Legit.ng in May 2026 from Celebrity Net Worth, the Times of India and BBN Times. Fighters do not publish their finances, so treat them as a guide. Fedor Emelianenko never fought in the UFC but is included as one of the richest MMA fighters of the same era.
| Rank | Fighter | Estimated net worth | Source of estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conor McGregor | $200 million | Celebrity Net Worth |
| 2 | Khabib Nurmagomedov | $40 million | BBN Times |
| 3 | Georges St-Pierre | $20 million | Times of India |
| 4 | Tito Ortiz | $20 million | Times of India |
| 5 | Fedor Emelianenko | $18 million | Celebrity Net Worth |
| 6 | Wanderlei Silva | $18 million | Celebrity Net Worth |
| 7 | Ronda Rousey | $14 million | Celebrity Net Worth |
| 8 | Anderson Silva | $14 million | Celebrity Net Worth |
| 9 | Brock Lesnar | $10 million | Celebrity Net Worth |
| 10 | Alistair Overeem | $10 million | Celebrity Net Worth |
1. Conor McGregor: $200 million
The Irish former two-division champion is the biggest earner in UFC history. He reportedly made about $130 million from his 2017 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather and more than $39 million in UFC fight purses.
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McGregor returned to the Octagon at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on 11 July 2026 after five years out. He lost to Max Holloway by TKO in the first round after injuring his right leg while throwing a kick. In July 2025 he lost an appeal in Ireland against a 2024 civil jury verdict in a sexual assault case.
2. Khabib Nurmagomedov: $40 million
Khabib retired in 2020 with a 29 and 0 record as the undefeated UFC lightweight champion. His UFC 229 win over McGregor in 2018 was one of the best-selling pay-per-views in UFC history.
Since retiring he has earned from coaching, speaking, endorsements and investments, and he ran the Eagle FC promotion for a period.
3. Georges St-Pierre: $20 million
The Canadian former welterweight and middleweight champion is one of the most respected fighters in UFC history. He reportedly earned about $11 million in fight purses, including about $6 million for his 2017 comeback win over Michael Bisping at UFC 217.
He has had sponsorship deals with Under Armour, Hayabusa and Google, and has acted in films including Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
4. Tito Ortiz: $20 million
Tito Ortiz was one of the UFC’s first major stars and held the light heavyweight title from 2000 to 2003. He reportedly earned up to $3 million per fight at his peak.
He founded the Punishment Athletics clothing brand. He later served on the Huntington Beach city council in California and resigned in 2021.
5. Fedor Emelianenko: $18 million
The Russian heavyweight built most of his wealth in Japan’s PRIDE organisation, where he went unbeaten for about a decade. He reportedly earned up to $2.5 million per fight and had co-promotion deals with Strikeforce and M-1 Global.
He never signed with the UFC. He retired in February 2023 after a loss to Ryan Bader at Bellator 290.
6. Wanderlei Silva: $18 million
The Brazilian known as The Axe Murderer was a PRIDE middleweight champion and holds several PRIDE records, including for wins and title defences. He later headlined UFC events.
His income after fighting has come from seminars, his gym brand and property in Brazil.
7. Ronda Rousey: $14 million
Ronda Rousey was the first UFC women’s bantamweight champion and brought women’s MMA into the mainstream. She reportedly earned $4.89 million for her UFC 207 bout with Amanda Nunes in 2016.
She later signed with WWE and appeared in films such as Furious 7 and The Expendables 3. She has also published books, including the memoir My Fight / Your Fight.
8. Anderson Silva: $14 million
Anderson Silva held the UFC middleweight title for 2,457 days, from 2006 to 2013, the longest title reign in UFC history. He had endorsement deals with Nike and Burger King in Brazil.
After leaving the UFC in 2020 he moved into professional boxing, including a 2021 win over Julio César Chávez Jr.
9. Brock Lesnar: $10 million
Brock Lesnar was a UFC heavyweight champion from 2008 to 2010 after a successful career in WWE. He reportedly received a flat $2.5 million purse for UFC 200 in 2016.
Most of his earnings came from WWE, where his contract was reported at about $12 million a year at its peak. He has not appeared for WWE since 2023.
10. Alistair Overeem: $10 million
The Dutch heavyweight held titles in Strikeforce, DREAM and K-1, and fought in the UFC from 2011 to 2021. He reportedly earned more than $15.4 million in career purses.
He was also known for long-term sponsorship deals in Japan, where he was a major star.
How we ranked these fighters
We ranked fighters by their most recent published net worth estimate, as compiled by Legit.ng in May 2026. Where two fighters share a figure, the one with higher reported career earnings is listed first. Former UFC co-founder Rorion Gracie, BJ Penn and Randy Couture appeared on earlier versions of this list but are left out because we could not confirm current estimates.
Fight purses are only part of the picture. The richest fighters built wealth from boxing crossovers, brands and media work. For more sports wealth, see the richest bodybuilders in the world and the richest basketball players.
Sources: Legit.ng, Deadspin, Las Vegas Sun.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest UFC fighter in 2026?
Conor McGregor is the richest UFC fighter, with an estimated net worth of $200 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. Most of it came from his 2017 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather, UFC pay-per-view earnings and the sale of a majority stake in Proper No. Twelve whiskey.
How much is Khabib Nurmagomedov worth?
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s net worth is estimated at about $40 million, according to BBN Times as cited by Legit.ng in 2026. He retired undefeated at 29 and 0 in 2020 and now earns from coaching, speaking, endorsements and investments.
How much did Conor McGregor make from Proper No. Twelve?
McGregor and his partners sold a majority stake in Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey to Proximo Spirits in 2021 in a deal reported to be worth up to $600 million in total. His exact personal share has not been made public.
Did Conor McGregor fight in 2026?
Yes. McGregor returned at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on 11 July 2026, his first fight in five years. He lost to Max Holloway by TKO at 1:09 of the first round after injuring his right leg while throwing a kick.
Who is the richest female UFC fighter?
Ronda Rousey is the richest female UFC fighter, with an estimated net worth of $14 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. She was the first UFC women’s bantamweight champion and later earned from WWE, films such as Furious 7, and bestselling books.
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