MMA Fighters

Georges St. Pierre Net Worth

Published

8 months ago

Oct 6, 2025

Net Worth:	$30 Million
Age:	45
Born:	May 19, 1981
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Country of Origin:	Canada
Source of Wealth:	Professional MMA Fighter
Last Updated:	May 21, 2026

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Introduction

Georges St. Pierre is a Canadian former professional UFC fighter with an estimated net worth of $30 Million.

St. Pierre holds the record for most title fight wins in UFC welterweight history and is one of just nine UFC fighters to win belts in multiple weight divisions. In 2020, he was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame Modern Wing.

Before Wealth & Fame

Growing up in Quebec, Canada, St. Pierre was often bullied at school and felt isolated. He’s previously recounted stories of being beaten up on the school bus. His father introduced him to Kyokushin karate at the age of 7, and he began learning the art to defend himself. Karate became his base martial art, and it wasn’t until his late teenage years that he began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

St. Pierre’s family didn’t have much money, so Georges began working various jobs while training in mixed martial arts. These included working as a bouncer at a nightclub in Montreal and as a garbage collector.

UCC Career

At 21 years old, St. Pierre had already earned a black belt in Kyokushin karate and built a strong foundation of BJJ and wrestling. He made his professional MMA debut against Ivan Menjivar at UCC 7 in January 2002, winning by knockout. Georges won all his next three fights in the UCC by referee stoppage, finishing one by armbar submission and one by elbow strikes. He ended the third against Thomas Denny with a brutal knee to the head from side control. St. Pierre finished every single one of his UCC fights without needing the judges, quickly attracting attention from the UFC.

UFC Career

In 2004, St. Pierre made his UFC debut against Karo Parisyan at UFC 46, winning by unanimous decision. In just three UFC fights, he was already challenging Matt Hughes for the welterweight title, but unfortunately lost by armbar submission in the first round.

This set him back roughly two years. Between 2005 and 2006, he beat five opponents consecutively to climb his way back to a rematch with Hughes. Those opponents included legends such as Jason Miller and future Hall of Famer BJ Penn. In November 2006, St. Pierre fought Matt Hughes again for the title. He almost finished the fight in the first round with a Superman punch, but Hughes was saved by the bell. Georges won the fight and the welterweight championship belt in round two with a head kick, followed by several ground strikes and elbows.

Unfortunately, he was unable to successfully defend the belt, losing to Matt Serra in April 2007. This loss later sparked the biggest winning streak of St. Pierre’s career. He won back the championship belt in his third fight against Matt Hughes at the end of the year. He defended the welterweight championship belt ten times against legends of the sport, including Matt Serra, BJ Penn, Dan Hardy, Nick Diaz, and Josh Koscheck.

To this day, Georges St. Pierre still holds the UFC record for most title fight wins in the welterweight division. The final fight of his career was a title fight against Michael Bisping in the middleweight division, where he won by rear-naked choke in the third round. St. Pierre became one of just several fighters to win championship belts in two weight classes.

UFC Earnings

If you do a quick search for Georges St. Pierre’s fight earnings within the UFC, you’ll find a lot of random numbers that are primarily just guesses. UFC fighter pay is only disclosed to the public if either the state in which the event occurred requires disclosure or the fighter reveals the figures themselves. Regarding St. Pierre’s situation, not many of his fight purses were disclosed to the public.

Based on the available information, it’s clear that at the peak of his career, he typically earned a base salary of $200,000. He would also have earned an additional $200,000 for his wins, as well as sporadic bonuses for knockouts, Fight of the Night, and other achievements.

The PPV bonuses are likely where St. Pierre made the majority of his income. Being the biggest star in the sport has its benefits. When he fought Nick Diaz at UFC 158 in 2013, Dana White claimed that GSP earned approximately $5 million from the fight. The majority of this could only have been generated through PPV earnings.

Endorsement Deals

In 2015, the UFC introduced new rules that prohibited fighters from promoting their own sponsors on their fight gear and banners. This was due to the UFC setting up its own sponsor deals with brands such as Venum, Reebok, and Crypto.com, providing every fighter with more uniform-looking gear, with the only variations being the color of their shorts.

However, for fighters like GSP, who fought most of their career in the organization before this rule was introduced, they could earn a significant amount of money from fight sponsors. Towards the end of his career, St. Pierre often promoted his own company, in addition to the gym where he trained. He also regularly endorsed brands such as 888poker, Affliction, Bacardi, Hayabusa, NOS energy drink, and Under Armour. At the peak of his career, it was estimated that these deals earned GSP between $1 million and $2 million per fight.

MMA Fighters

Wanderlei Silva Net Worth

Wanderlei Silva was one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts during his career which included a lengthy and lucrative run as the Pride Middleweight Champion.

Published

3 months ago

Mar 3, 2026

John Mulder

Net Worth:	$18 Million
Age:	49
Born:	July 3, 1976
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.8 m
Country of Origin:	Brazil
Source of Wealth:	Professional MMA Fighter
Last Updated:	May 21, 2026

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Introduction

Wanderlei Silva is a Brazilian-American former professional MMA fighter with an estimated net worth of $18 Million.

Quick Facts

Allegedly earned $9.7 million during his UFC tenure
Disclosed fight purses typically ranged between $200,000 and $300,000
Sold his home in Las Vegas for $320,000 (2020)

Fight Earnings

Despite fighting 49 times during his professional career, there’s not a whole lot of information surrounding Wanderlei Silva’s individual fight earnings. Nonetheless, here’s what we know.

For Silva’s fight against Rampage Jackson at Bellator 206 in 2018, he reportedly earned $200,000, while Rampage earned $300,000. Regarding the UFC, Wanderlei typically earned a base purse of $200,000 per fight. This includes his bouts with Chris Leben at UFC 132, Cung Le at UFC 139, and Rich Franklin at UFC 147. He also secured a $70,000 Fight of the Night bonus against Cung Le, bringing his total to $270,000.

Those three UFC fights alone earned Wanderlei Silva approximately $670,000. While we don’t have specific figures for any of his other individual purses, Dana White has previously claimed that Silva earned $9.7 million during his tenure with the organization. This was in response to Silva’s claim that fighters were underpaid, and in response, Dana stated:

“You know how much money Wanderlei Silva has made since he’s been with the UFC? $9.7 million.”

Legal Issues & Lawsuits

Wanderlei Silva has been involved in several lawsuits during his career. In 2014, ahead of his scheduled fight with Chael Sonnen, Silva was subjected to a random drug test, which he refused. His attorney, Ross Goodman, claimed that the Nevada State Athletic Commission didn’t have jurisdiction to punish Silva for this incident. However, the claim was denied, and Wanderlei was banned from fighting in Nevada for life. He was also issued a $70,000 fine. In response, “The Axe Murderer” filed a lawsuit against the NSAC, though the outcome is unknown.

In 2015, Wanderlei landed himself in some legal trouble with the UFC over comments he made about the company. He published the following statement on his social media account (translated from Portuguese):

“I’ve made it very clear to you all that I will never again fight for this promotion, the U.F. Circus. Fixed fights – and I can prove it! I haven’t dropped the bomb yet. I haven’t said everything I know!”

In response, Zuffa LLC, the UFC’s parent company, filed a defamation lawsuit against the fighter. They sought initial damages in excess of $10,000 and varying amounts to be determined at trial. Silva ultimately retracted his remarks, and the dispute was settled.

Real Estate

In March 2009, Wanderlei Silva paid $180,000 for a 1,893-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in Las Vegas, Nevada. He sold this home for $320,000 in 2020, likely profiting just over $100,000. He also owns a home in his Brazilian hometown, splitting his time between the two houses while operating a training facility in Nevada.

Summary

Making it as a professional mixed martial artist for 2 years is hard enough, but Wanderlei Silva stayed at the top of the MMA world for 22 years. Though the back end of his career included a lot of losses, it also brought a lot of big paydays for the former Pride Middleweight Champion. Now a member of the Hall of Fame, the MMA fighter can enjoy retirement in Las Vegas and Brazil, knowing that his career was among the best.

MMA Fighters

Leon Edwards Net Worth

Leon Edwards went from being one of the best amateur mixed martial artists in England to a global sensation and champion in the UFC.

Published

3 months ago

Feb 9, 2026

John Mulder

Net Worth:	$1.2 Million
Age:	34
Born:	August 25, 1991
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.83 m
Country of Origin:	United Kingdom
Source of Wealth:	Professional MMA Fighter
Last Updated:	May 21, 2026

Introduction

Leon Edwards is a Jamaican-English professional MMA fighter with an estimated net worth of $1.2 Million.

Quick Facts

Earned just under $1 million from the Kamaru Usman trilogy

UFC Fight Purses

If you’ve read any of our other profiles on MMA fighters in the past, you’ll know that it’s not always easy to track a fighter’s earnings. In the UFC, fight purses are disclosed for one of two reasons. The first of which is when the fight takes place in a state that requires fight pay to be disclosed. The second is from lawsuits, since the UFC has been involved in several lawsuits with fighters over the years, in which numerous fight purses have been revealed.

Now, if a fighter’s pay is disclosed under state law, PPV shares don’t need to be listed. This leads many outlets to list different figures as they’re guessing a fighter’s PPV revenues.

With all that out of the way, how much has Leon Edwards earned during his UFC tenure?

Early Career Purses

When Edwards joined the UFC in 2014, his first fight was against Claudio Silva at UFC Fight Night 56. At the time, he was reportedly under an entry-level contract paying $8,000 to show and $8,000 to win. He lost the fight by split decision, taking home $8,000. The following year, in April, Edwards knocked out Seth Baczynski with the first punch he threw, and the fight lasted just 8 seconds. Again, he received $8,000 to show up, plus an additional $8,000 for winning the fight. However, Leon also received a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, which brought his total purse to $66,000. This worked out to $8,250 for each second the fight lasted.

Three months later, Edwards fought Pawel Pawlak at another UFC Fight Night and won the fight by decision. Again, he received $16,000 in total, including his win bonus.

Kamaru Usman Trilogy Earnings

Leon Edwards fought the former Welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, three times, though there was a significant gap between their first and second matchups. Edwards lost the first fight in December 2015, earning just $17,500. However, for their rematch at UFC 278 in 2022, Leon secured a last-minute knockout from a headkick after struggling for the entire fight. He won the belt and reportedly earned $432,000, comprising:

Base purse: $350,000
Sponsorships: $32,000
Fight bonus: $50,000

Finally, reports suggested that Edwards earned in the region of $542,000 from his third and final fight with Usman.

Summary

Leon Edwards is one of the best rags-to-riches stories in the Ultimate Fighting Championship after tragedy struck his family at a young age. Edwards found his calling as an MMA fighter, cutting his teeth in England before becoming a global icon who earned a title fight.

MMA Fighters

Frank Mir Net Worth

Frank Mir is one of the most decorated fighters in the history of the UFC heavyweight division, and has earned millions from fighting the biggest names in the sport.

Published

4 months ago

Jan 29, 2026

Dan Western

Net Worth:	$11 Million
Age:	46
Born:	May 24, 1979
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.9 m
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional MMA Fighter
Last Updated:	May 21, 2026

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Introduction

Frank Mir is an American former professional MMA fighter with an estimated net worth of $11 Million.

During his MMA career, Frank Mir fought 32 times, predominantly in Bellator and the UFC, and often earned multiple six-figures per fight. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion retired with a record of 19 wins and 13 losses.

Fight Earnings

The last time Frank Mir fought was a boxing match against Steve Cunningham on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren pay-per-view in 2021, which earned Mir $350,000. Before that, Mir only had one payday since 2018, and that came from his match at Bellator MMA 231 against Roy Nelson, with Mir getting the win to bring his record to 19-13.

Looking at his career earnings, Mir has had notable paydays, including $300,000 for his fight against Fedor Emelianenko and $395,000 for his fight against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, which are his biggest checks.

Surprisingly, Mir earned only $185,000 for his two matches against Brock Lesnar, yet he has accumulated more than $4 million in career earnings across mixed martial arts and boxing. The Las Vegas native and former UFC Heavyweight Champion is estimated to have a net worth of $9 million when endorsements and salary are taken into consideration.

Endorsement Deals

In addition to his fight purses, Frank Mir also earned a substantial income from his sponsors. At the time, UFC fighters earned significantly more from brand endorsements. They were allowed to wear their own fight gear, displaying logos on their shorts and training shirts. They were also allowed to hold banners over the edge of the octagon displaying all their sponsors’ logos. However, this was eventually phased out by the promotion as it secured contracts with Reebok and, later, Crypto.com.

Regardless, here’s a list of all the known brands that Frank Mir partnered with:

Affliction Clothing
Bodybuilding.com
Envirotek
Harley Davidson
Hayabusa
MMAWarehouse.com
Nutrabolics

Summary

While the heavyweight division in the UFC may not receive the same level of attention as some lower weight classes, Frank Mir helped make it must-watch television. Mir became a star in the ring and was the longest-tenured fighter in UFC history, earning massive six-figure paychecks along the way. Now in his 40s, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion is able to ride off into the sunset after taking part in his last fight.