UFC 2022: The UFC closed out another fantastic year with an outstanding event at UFC Vegas 66. This was the last event of the year for the biggest MMA promotion in the world. So, on the back of the last event, let’s look back at the year and see which fighter earned the most money in 2022. For more combat sports news, follow Insidesport.IN.
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UFC fighters’ pay is one of the most sensitive topics in the sport right now. Many fighters have openly spoken about being underpaid. As a result, they have to earn money through various channels, including sponsorships and businesses.
UFC 2022: Which UFC Star Earned Most Money in 2022?
Therefore, when we consider which fighter earned the most money in 2022 from all streams of income, there is a clear winner. It is no surprise that Conor McGregor has still earned the most money among UFC fighters in 2022, despite not competing in the octagon.
According to Forbes, Conor McGregor ranks at number 35 on the list of the richest athletes in the world, with earnings of $43 million. Of this, $33 million came from his 2021 bout with Dustin Poirier and $10 million from sponsorships. No other UFC fighter comes close to McGregor’s $43 million figure.
Which fighter has earned the most money from the UFC?
It is hard to estimate the UFC earnings. The promotion does not release the official payouts for their fighters. However, several other reports have revealed the fighters’ earnings for every UFC event. So let’s see who has earned the most money from the UFC in 2022.
Israel Adesanya is the highest earner in the UFC in 2022. The former middleweight champion holds one of the biggest contracts in the promotion. In addition, he also fought three times this year, all on PPV. Therefore, it is no surprise that he has reportedly made over $4 million only from his UFC purses. This does not include any other sponsorships and endorsements.
Other fighters who have big contracts like Amanda Nunes, Jorge Masvidal, Kamaru Usman, and others were not as active as ‘The Last Stylebender.’ Therefore, Israel Adesanya’s willingness to fight multiple times in the year resulted in him being the highest earner in the UFC in 2022.
What do you make of these figures? Do you think Conor McGregor and Israel Adesanya are deserving of their earnings?
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