Introduction

T.J. Dillashaw is an American former professional MMA fighter with an estimated net worth of $4 Million.

The former UFC Bantamweight Champion, T.J. Dillashaw, often earned six-figure sums per fight, earning several million dollars throughout his career. He officially retired in 2022 after his loss to Aljamain Sterling, finishing his career with a record of 18 wins and five losses.

This profile provides an overview of Dillashaw’s career, net worth, earnings from the UFC, and additional ventures/assets that have impacted his wealth.

Quick Facts

• Disclosed earnings of $2.6 million during his UFC tenure
• Sold his 3,227-square-foot property in Yorba Linda for $2.15 million (2023)
• Reportedly earned $350,000 upfront for his rematch with Cody Garbrandt
• Launched his own supplement company, Wild Society Nutrition
• Signed endorsement deals with brands such as American Cannabis Partners, Clean Juice, JAXXON, Melin Brand, and MyBookie. 

Before Wealth & Fame

Growing up, T.J. Dillashaw attended Bret Harte High School, where he was an All-State wrestler, and then went on to California State University, Fullerton, to continue his wrestling career. Dillashaw earned his degree and joined Team Alpha Male, where he won both of his professional matches before turning pro. In 2010, he made his professional debut with a win over Czar Sklavos and participated in The Ultimate Fighter after starting 4-0.

MMA Career 

Though T.J. Dillashaw would lose in the finals, he still landed a career with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and won his next four bouts. In 2014, Dillashaw won the UFC Bantamweight Championship by defeating Renan Barao and held the title for two years. After dropping the title, Dillashaw won it back by defeating Cody Garbrandt before losing his title to Henry Cejudo in 2019.

Dillashaw retired in 2022 after his loss to Aljamain Sterling, finishing his career with a record of 17 wins and five losses. During that time, Dillashaw was given the Performance of the Night bonus five times, including both of his matches against Renan Barao.

Fight Earnings & Net Worth

T.J. Dillashaw fought in just two matches between the very beginning of 2019 and his retirement in December 2022. Those fights turned out to be very profitable for Dillashaw, though, as he earned a combined $526,000.

Throughout his UFC career, Dillashaw would ultimately win a total of $2.6 million from his shows, bonuses, and endorsements. Dillashaw lost out on a chunk of money due to his suspension, but was still able to build a solid net worth estimated to be around $4 Million. This put Dillashaw in the same bracket as the likes of Francis Ngannou and Jorge Masvidal in terms of MMA net worth. Dillashaw has said that the suspension was a blessing in disguise as he learned how to make money in ways other than fighting professionally.

Real Estate

In July 2018, Dillashaw paid $1.42 million for a 3,227-square-foot, four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home in Yorba Linda, California. The house features an outdoor pool and sauna, and costs the fighter approximately $16,000 in annual property taxes. In July 2023, he relisted the home on the market with an asking price of $2.25 million, and it sold for $2.15 million in September.

Summary 

T.J. Dillashaw was having one of the finest careers in the UFC at the time of his suspension in 2017. It was a harsh lesson to learn, but Dillashaw said he was still making money outside the octagon, which led to his retirement. Now, Dillashaw can focus on relaxing at his Colorado home while continuing to earn money in the health food industry.

Introduction

Israel Adesanya is a Nigerian professional UFC fighter with an estimated net worth of $4 Million.

The former UFC Middleweight Champion is widely regarded as one of the best fighters in the division’s history, having won nine consecutive fights upon joining the promotion. His current record stands at 24 wins and 5 losses, and he’s fought in twelve title fights. While fighting remains the primary source of Adesanya’s income, he has also grown his personal YouTube channel to 1.3 million subscribers.

This profile provides a detailed explanation of Israel Adesanya’s net worth, UFC career, fight purses, and other financial-related experiences and events.

Quick Facts

• Reportedly earned between $10 million and $15 million during his UFC tenure.
• Disclosed fight purses typically range between $350,000 and $500,000
• While fighting in China, he was left with just $600 in his bank account.

MMA Career 

Israel Adesanya won his first 11 professional matches, including winning the AFC Middleweight Championship and the Hex Fight Series Middleweight Championship, before fighting for Dana White and the UFC.

Adesanya made his debut at UFC 221, defeating Rob Wilkinson via technical knockout and earning himself the Performance of the Night bonus. He continued to win and was awarded the Performance of the Night several more times, with victories over Anderson Silva, Brad Tavares, and others, en route to his first championship bout.

Adesanya went up against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236 for the interim UFC Middleweight Championship and won via unanimous decision. Over the next couple of years, Adesanya successfully defended his title five times and even contended for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, but lost to Jan Blachowicz. It wasn’t until November 2022 that Adesanya finally lost the UFC Middleweight Championship with a technical knockout loss to Alex Pereira.

UFC Earnings

The only confirmed earnings of Israel Adesanya’s UFC career are those that have been publicly disclosed, as required by the state in which the fight took place. This includes a $350,000 purse for fighting Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236, $500,000 against Yoel Romero at UFC 248, and $500,000 for his rematch with Marvin Vettori at UFC 263.

Despite this, several sources suggest his earnings for a few of his fights, taking into account PPV bonuses. These figures are not to be taken as gospel, as they are typically based on PPV buys and the percentage that a fighter might often receive. However, for transparency, reports claim that Adesanya earned a total of $2.64 million for his loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 281. Additionally, another report suggests he earned $1.74 million for his fight against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 259. 

Nonetheless, one thing is sure: Adesanya has earned several million dollars during his time with the UFC, with many suggesting that his total career earnings currently sit between $10 million and $15 million.

Financial Comments

In past interviews, Adesanya has briefly touched upon his financial situation. While fighting in China, Izzy stated he was the “highest-paid foreign fighter” in China. However, after he lost to Alex Pereira (while still kickboxing), the promotion stopped giving him fights. His bank balance gradually faded away, eventually leaving him with just $500 in his account, and Adesanya’s coach transferred him funds to keep him afloat.

Despite this, once Israel’s time in China came to an end, he was worth six figures, which is where his Dad’s wisdom came into play. Adesanya’s father, a chartered accountant, helped Izzy invest the money, starting with a house after his first paycheck from the UFC. In an interview with Demetrious Johnson, Adesanya stated that his father helped him “quadruple his net worth.”

Expenditure

Israel Adesanya quickly made his way up the list of richest MMA fighters and spent his first million dollars pretty lavishly. Adesanya stated in an interview that he spent approximately $25,000 on jewelry, clothes, and tattoos, but splurged on his ride. He started shopping around and found a McLaren that he purchased for $500,000.

For the most part, Adesanya has spent his money on his family, as they remain a tight-knit group. He has purchased a Rolex for his father and also bought a house for himself for $800,000. Adesanya made numerous expensive upgrades that increased the home’s value to well over $1 million.

Summary 

Some people were taught at a young age how to become a UFC champion, but not Israel Adesanya. He didn’t begin his fighting career until he was already an adult, and broke into the Ultimate Fighting Championship when he was already pushing 30 years old. Since then, Adesanya has become one of the wealthiest fighters in the world, and the former UFC Middleweight Champion is looking to add to his impressive resume.

Introduction

Henry Cejudo is an American former professional MMA fighter with an estimated net worth of $2 Million.

Known by many as Triple C, Henry Cejudo is a former Olympic champion, UFC flyweight champion, and bantamweight champion. He earned several million dollars in the UFC, fighting some of the sport’s legendary athletes, including Demetrious Johnson, T.J. Dillashaw, and Dominick Cruz. In addition to his fight purses, Cejudo has secured income from endorsements, podcasting, investments, and media opportunities.

In this profile, we discuss Henry Cejudo’s career, net worth, earnings from mixed martial arts, and any other events that affected his finances in one way or another. This includes the time his $330,000 UFC belt was stolen from his house.

Quick Facts

• Earned at least $3.4 million during his UFC career
• Reportedly earned $1.24 million for his fight with Dominick Cruz
• Owns a 3,400-square-foot home in Phoenix, Arizona, worth $1.2 million

Wrestling Career

Henry Cejudo began his wrestling career, competing at the Sunkist Open in 2005. He earned many significant victories while competing at the senior level. In April 2005, he won the US National Championship, becoming the first high schooler to qualify since the organization’s establishment. 

Two years later, he took home the bronze medal at the World Cup and claimed his second U.S. national title. By May, he’d earned his second Pan-American title and then made the U.S. World Team after beating Matt Azevedo.

In 2008, Henry Cejudo qualified for the Summer Olympics, where he began with a win against Radoslav Velikov, the 2006 World Champion. After beating Tomohiro Matsunaga, he became the youngest American to win Gold at the Olympics in wrestling history. Cejudo then took a break from wrestling, and when he returned, he claimed the Sunkist Open title once again. 

During the 2012 Olympic Team Trials, he downed Obe Blanc before eventually being defeated by Nick Simmons and losing a spot on the team. He then retired from the sport and, a year later, announced on Twitter that he was training for a new career in MMA.

MMA Career

Henry Cejudo defeated Michael Poe during his MMA debut, and quickly earned a record of 6-0, making him the #1 ranked bantamweight prospect in 2013. 

In 2014, Cejudo signed with the UFC, becoming the third Olympic gold medal wrestler, following Mark Schultz and Kevin Jackson, to join the organization. However, after missing weigh-in day, Cejudo’s first UFC bout was canceled, and UFC president Dana White said he had to move to bantamweight or leave. Cejudo made his debut against Dustin Kimura, winning the match by unanimous decision. He then faced Chris Cariaso in a flyweight bout and won. 

In 2016, he faced one of the sport’s legends, Demetrious Johnson, for the Flyweight Championship belt but lost via TKO in the first round after a series of strikes. Two years later, he had a rematch with Johnson and won the back-and-forth fight to become the second UFC Flyweight Champion. 

He was set to defend his title against T.J. Dillashaw in 2019, but the pay-per-view event was canceled and rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 143. Fortunately, he retained his title, beating Dillashaw with a TKO just 32 seconds into the match. 

Success & Retirement

Henry Cejudo faced Marlon Moraes for the UFC Bantamweight Championship and won with a TKO in the third round. This win made him the fourth fighter to hold championships in two weight classes simultaneously in the UFC, earning him a Performance of the Night award. 

However, Cejudo relinquished his UFC Flyweight title after an ankle injury, so he could focus on the bantamweight division. Unfortunately, he suffered a shoulder injury that kept him inactive until 2020, when he focused on his recovery. 

In May 2020, he was scheduled to face Jose Aldo, but when Aldo pulled out due to visa issues, Dominick Cruz stepped in to replace him. After winning that fight, Cejudo announced he was retiring from professional fighting and vacated the UFC Bantamweight Title. He then made a comeback in 2023, facing Aljamain Sterling for the Bantamweight title, but lost via split decision. 

Cejudo was then set to fight Marlon Vera, but withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Pedro Munhoz. Most recently, he faced Aljo’s teammate, Merab Dvalishvili, on February 17, 2024, losing via unanimous decision after three rounds.

UFC Earnings

While not all of Henry Cejudo’s fight purses from the UFC have been disclosed, there is information available for several of his more notable paydays. It’s worth noting that some of these paychecks include PPV bonuses, which have never been confirmed as accurate. Some websites estimate PPV bonuses for UFC fighters, but these estimates can often be inaccurate.

In 2016, Cejudo earned a base salary of $60,000 for his first fight against Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson at UFC 197. He lost the fight, so he didn’t secure any win bonuses. However, in their 2018 rematch at UFC 227, Cejudo’s base salary had reportedly increased to $100,000. Henry won the fight by split-decision, reportedly earning an additional $180,000 in bonuses, totaling $280,000 from the fight.

In 2019, his base purse increased to $350,000, reportedly earning him a total of $440,000 for his fight against Dillashaw in January, and a further $440,000 for his fight with Marlon Moraes at UFC 238 in June. Now, according to sources, Cejudo’s 2020 bout with Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 was the biggest payday of his career. It was reported that he earned an estimated $1.24 million, primarily due to a $850,000 PPV bonus. As we mentioned earlier, this figure is an estimate and not confirmed to be entirely accurate.

Finally, after a long layoff, Triple C returned in 2023 to face Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288, securing a $500,000 base salary, $300,000 PPV bonus, and $32,000 sponsorship bonus, totalling $832,000. For his 2024 bout with the current bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili, he earned $150,000. This would bring Henry Cejudo’s total income from all the fights mentioned above to roughly $3.4 million. 

Real Estate

In June 2016, Henry Cejudo paid $530,000 for a 3,400-square-foot, four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Phoenix, Arizona. The property now has an estimated value of $1.2 million.

Earlier in 2025, Cejudo and his neighborhood were in the news twice for two separate events that happened just days apart. In April 2025, a drunk driver crashed into Cejudo’s neighbor’s house, and after the driver tried to flee the scene, Triple C took him down and controlled him until the police arrived. Just days later, someone broke into Cejudo’s home, stealing $10,000 worth of camera equipment and one of his UFC title belts. Believe it or not, these belts cost $330,000 to replace.