8 of the richest MMA fighters in the world in 2024 – net worths, ranked: from history-making Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey, to undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov and scandal-rocked Brock Lesnar
- McGregor was the first fighter to hold UFC championships in two weight classes simultaneously, while Lesnar made inroads in wrestling, MMA and American football – but faces an uncertain future
- Nurmagomedov’s undefeated record saw him inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, while Olympic medallist Rousey kicked down doors in MMA, becoming the first woman to sign a UFC deal
They get paid a lot of money to kick, punch and beat each other into submission. The business of mixed martial arts can be highly lucrative if you have the skills and dedication to lay your body on the line in the octagon. As the mixed martial arts (MMA) scene continues to grow in popularity, fighters gain legions of fans.
Here’s a look at some of the richest MMA stars of all time, per Celebrity Net Worth.
8. Ronda Rousey
Estimated net worth: US$14 million
Rousey was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo, taking bronze at the 2008 Summer Olympics. She made her MMA debut as an amateur in 2010, and in 2012 became the first female fighter to sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
UFC boss Dana White once famously declared that there would never be female fighting divisions in the UFC, and Rousey made it her mission to change his mind, per media company Talk Sport. Her signature move, the armbar, earned her a cult following from fans and the respect of fellow MMA fighters.
Rousey went on to try her hand at acting, appearing in The Expendables 3, Fast & Furious 7 and Charlie’s Angels. She is now a popular fixture on the professional wrestling circuit.