Introduction

Khabib Nurmagomedov is a Russian former professional UFC fighter and current MMA coach with an estimated net worth of $40 Million.

Nurmagomedov retired on his own terms after losing his father, a man who was always in his corner for every one of his fights. Khabib’s professional MMA record remains 29-0-0, going undefeated throughout his career. After earning approximately $15 million during his career, Khabib leveraged his fight income to invest in numerous companies, including the Eagle Fighting Championship, Fitroo by Khabib, Eagle Mobile, and Khabib Gym.

This article highlights Khabib Nurmagomedov’s career earnings, as well as the business ventures that have contributed to his net worth growth in recent years.

Quick Facts

• Earned an estimated $15 million in UFC fight earnings
• Received $6.09 million for his final UFC fight
• Fined $500,000 for jumping the cage after the McGregor fight
• Investments include Eagle FC, Fitroo, and Eagle Mobile

UFC Earnings

The UFC has typically also followed a pay structure of pay-to-show and pay-to-win for the up-and-coming fighters. As a fighter’s ranking and star power improve, they begin earning significantly higher paychecks per fight, often receiving a small percentage of the pay-per-view (PPV) sales.

One of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s earliest recorded salaries was $64,000 for defeating Rafael dos Anjos in 2014. He earned 50% ($32,000) to show up, and the other 50% for his win bonus. Given that Khabib never lost during his professional MMA career, we know that he always secured the win bonus when it was available.

In 2016, he earned $135,000 for defeating Darrell Horcher, which included a $65,000 to show, a $65,000 to win, and a $5,000 promotional bonus. That same year, his next victory against Michael Johnson earned him $80,000 to show, $80,000 to win, and a $10,000 bonus, for a total of $170,000.

By 2017, Khabib’s base show/win rate had increased to $85,000, earning him $170,000 for defeating Edson Barbosa. However, this time he received $60,000 in bonuses, bringing his total to $230,000.

Title Fight Earnings

Khabib’s final four fights in the UFC were all title fights, which meant he was no longer on the pay-to-show and pay-to-win structure. He was now guaranteed a certain purse per fight, which led to him earning significantly higher sums. When he won the lightweight championship belt against Al Iaquinta in 2018, he received a total of $530,000. 

When he defeated Conor McGregor by rear-naked choke in October 2018, Khabib earned a guaranteed $2 million, plus an additional $40,000 bonus. However, after making McGregor tap out in the fourth round, Khabib immediately jumped out of the cage and lunged into the crowd, aiming for Dillon Danis. One of his teammates jumped into the octagon and started throwing punches at McGregor. His antics led to the UFC suspending him and fining him $500,000, reducing his earnings from the fight to $1.54 million.

For his final two fights against Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, Khabib earned $6.09 million per fight. This brings his total known earnings to roughly $14.85 million. However, this doesn’t include his first five fights in the organization. Assuming a scalable pay-to-show, pay-to-win structure, he likely earned between $20,000 and $48,000 per fight. This potentially brings his career earnings to just over $15 million.

Eagle Fighting Championship

Following Nurmagomedov’s retirement from the UFC in 2020, he steadily built his investment portfolio into what it is today. ​In November of that year, Nurmagomedov purchased the Russian MMA promotion company Gorilla Fighting Championship (GFC) for $1 million. He later rebranded it as the Eagle Fighting Championship (EFC) and created an international platform for up-and-coming fighters, providing them with a pathway into the UFC.

EFC’s first event was held in December 2020 in Moscow. It then hosted events across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and made its U.S. debut in Miami, Florida, on January 28, 2022. The brand evolved into a respected MMA league featuring former UFC stars such as Kevin Lee and Junior dos Santos. Although EFC remains active today, it is financially smaller than it was during its U.S. expansion in 2022.

The promotion initially generated approximately $7 million in annual revenue from sponsorships, ticket sales, and broadcast rights. However, that figure reportedly declined to around $3-$5 million by 2024 after Nurmagomedov stepped back to focus on his family.

Food Brand Investments

Later in mid-2021, Nurmagomedov launched two new food brands across the UAE. Fitroo by Khabib, focused on nutrition and fitness, and pH Top Water by Khabib. Fitroo sold protein bars, sportswear, and training supplements, while pH Top Water offered a mineral-rich, pH-balanced hydration product. Outside of the UAE, the products were also sold across Russia and parts of Europe. The emphasis was on clean, natural ingredients inspired by Nurmagomedov’s healthy upbringing in the mountainous region of Dagestan, Russia.

Eagle Mobile

After focusing on nutrition, Nurmagomedov expanded into the telecommunications industry in early 2022 with the launch of Eagle Mobile. The mobile network provides nationwide services across Russia and supplements traditional phone plans with exclusive loyalty programs, including discounts on Fitroo products, autographed memorabilia, and fan meet-and-greets.

Khabib Gym

By mid-2023, Nurmagomedov had established the Khabib Gym, a 1,500-square-meter luxury fitness facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The gym offers MMA training programs, boxing studios, and functional fitness zones. It was designed as a regional hub for world-class coaching and youth athletic development, continuing Nurmagomedov’s mission to grow martial arts education throughout the Middle East. ​The gym also integrates modern sports science with traditional Dagestani training philosophies.

Two years later, on May 21, 2025, Nurmagomedov opened another gym in his hometown of Sildi, Dagestan. The gym cost approximately $5 million to build, which Nurmagomedov said was funded by the money he earned from his 2018 UFC 229 victory over Conor McGregor, and will be used to develop Dagestan’s next generation of fighters. Since retirement, Nurmagomedov has successfully transitioned from UFC champion to global entrepreneur, building multiple income streams that have significantly increased his net worth.

Introduction

Daniel Cormier is an American former professional MMA fighter with an estimated net worth of $6 Million.

This former UFC Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion is one of the very few fighters to win belts in two divisions. During his career, Daniel Cormier often earned $1 million per fight and retired in 2020 with a record of 22 wins and 3 losses. Since retiring from fighting, he’s remained with the organization as a commentator and also earns additional income through his YouTube channel, podcast, and coaching career.

In this profile, we’ll cover Daniel Cormier’s career, most significant fight purses, and other factors that have somewhat impacted his net worth over time.

Quick Facts

• Total disclosed earnings of $5.52 million from the UFC
• Typically earned $1 million per fight during the peak of his career
• Earns additional income from YouTube, ESPN, and UFC commentary
• Hosts “Good Guy / Bad Guy” on ESPN MMA with Chael Sonnen

UFC Earnings

If you’ve read any of our other MMA fighter profiles before, then you know the drill. Very few of a fighter’s purses are disclosed, and those that are typically do not include additional earnings from PPV bonuses. In Daniel Cormier’s situation, salaries were disclosed for seven of his fights, beginning in 2014.

When DC fought Patrick Cummins at UFC 170, he earned a total of $160,000, comprising $80,000 to show and $80,000 for the win. Later that year, at UFC 173, Cormier earned a similar sum ($170,000) for submitting Dan Henderson with a rear-naked choke.

In his first title fight against Jon Jones in 2015, he received $90,000 despite the loss, which highlighted that his base purse was gradually increasing. However, Cormier mentioned that after the fight, Dana White was impressed with the performance and sent him a cheque for $1 million. 

Later that year, he earned $180,000 for beating Anthony Johnson, again earning a $90,000 base purse, as well as a $90,000 win bonus. That said, Cormier has also mentioned that the UFC’s owner at the time, Lorenzo Fertitta, wanted his champions to make at least $1 million per fight. Fertitta would make up the difference to ensure champions received $1 million per fight. In which case, Cormier likely earned $1 million from the Johnson fight, and for his next fight against Alexander Gustafsson.

Peak Career Earnings

Only three other fights of Daniel Cormier’s career have disclosed earnings. These include a $1 million paycheck for his rematch with Jon Jones at UFC 214, as well as two $500,000 purses for his fights against Stipe Miocic. By this point, DC’s pay-per-view bonuses likely exceeded $1 million, and thus, Fertitta didn’t need to make up the difference.

Based solely on the figures above, Cormier’s disclosed earnings total $5.32 million during his tenure with the UFC. That said, this doesn’t include every single one of his fights and doesn’t factor in PPV income. 

Additional Income Sources

Typically, when most fighters reach the later stages of their careers, they branch out into other ventures to supplement their income. For many former UFC champions and contenders, these pursuits include acting, MMA commentary, creating YouTube channels, coaching, and hosting podcasts. Cormier has explored all of the above.

Perhaps his most notable post-retirement source of income is his work as a commentator for the UFC, often alongside Joe Rogan and Jon Anik. Several other former fighters have also worked as commentators for the promotion, including Dominick Cruz and Michael Bisping. How much these fighters are paid is somewhat speculative, with reports often suggesting salaries between $75,000 and $100,000 per event.

Additionally, DC earns an income from hosting “Good Guy / Bad Guy” on ESPN MMA with Chael Sonnen and from his personal YouTube channel, which now has just under 470,000 subscribers.

Personal Life

Daniel Cormier and his three siblings were raised by his parents, Audrey Cormier and Joseph Cormier, in Louisiana. Cormier was married to a woman named Robin, and following their divorce, he had a child in another relationship, but his girlfriend and child tragically passed away in a car accident.

Since the late 2000s, Cormier has been in a relationship with Salina Deleon. The couple got married in 2017 and has had two children together.

Summary 

Daniel Cormier had perhaps one of the more traditional routes into the UFC thanks to his background in wrestling. However, not many have achieved the kind of success Cormier has in the UFC, having won championships in multiple weight classes. He has leveraged his talents and marketability to launch a successful MMA career, making him one of the richest combat athletes.

Introduction

Randy Couture is an American professional actor and former MMA fighter with an estimated net worth of $7 Million.

The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and owner of Xtreme Couture earned millions of dollars as the face of the organization, but wasn’t always satisfied with the way they paid their fighters. Since retiring, Randy Couture has devoted all his time and energy to Xtreme Couture, his mixed martial arts gym franchise, as well as its clothing line and GI Foundation.

This profile highlights our research on Randy Couture’s net worth, career earnings in the UFC, and additional income sources since his retirement.

Quick Facts

• Reportedly earned $2.9 million from the UFC in 2007
• Total disclosed base purses of $1.7 million
• This figure does not include additional earnings from PPV bonuses
• Xtreme Couture generated $8.3 million in revenue in the first 12 months
• Owns a 3,743-square-foot home in Las Vegas worth $1 million

UFC Earnings

Similar to most professional MMA fighters, not all of Randy Couture’s fight purses are public knowledge. There’s also a substantial difference between disclosed purses and the fighter’s total purse, which includes PPV revenue. The table above highlights seven fights where Couture’s salary was disclosed. However, several reports suggest he was also earning a hefty sum from pay-per-view shares. We’ll get to that in just a second.

Randy’s earliest recorded purse was $120,000 for his loss to Vitor Belfort at UFC 46. During the peak of his career, Couture typically earned a base salary of $250,000 per fight. This was the case for the majority of his fights, including against James Toney, Brock Lesnar, and Tim Sylvia. Each of these bouts earned him $250,000. 

When Randy fought Gabriel Gonzaga in 2007, he earned $250,000 plus an additional $35,000 for Fight of the Night. For his third fight with Chuck Liddell at UFC 57, Couture received a base pay of $225,000. Finally, when he fought Antonio Nogueira at UFC 102 in 2009, Couture earned $250,000 for the fight and a $60,000 bonus for Fight of the Night, totaling $310,000.

This brings his total disclosed pay to $1.7 million from these seven fights. However, this doesn’t even account for a quarter of his 30 professional fights or the PPV earnings.

Pay-Per-View Earnings

A fighter’s PPV income is rarely disclosed to the public and varies significantly depending on the fighter and the number of buys an event receives. In Couture’s case, this is where things get interesting. In 2007, Randy claimed that the UFC wasn’t being honest about fighter pay, and that he was “being taken advantage of” by the promotion. Couture said he felt his compensation was inadequate, given his history as the UFC’s primary face. 

In response, the company’s CFO, John Mulkey, issued a statement claiming that Couture had earned $2.9 million in 2007 alone. He went on to say that for the year, Randy earned $1.2 million from UFC 68, $1.1 million from UFC 74, a $500,000 signing bonus, and $160,000 for his commentary work. Documentation for cashed checks from these two events highlights $924,000 and $787,000 in earnings for UFC 68 and 74, respectively.

UFC president Dana White later claimed that Couture was earning $3.25 million per fight, a figure that has never been supported by documentation. The relationship between White and Couture soured during the 2007 pay dispute and lawsuit.

Xtreme Couture

​​In 2006, Couture opened his first Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts Gym in Las Vegas. Although Couture was semi-retired at the time, he continued to train and opened the gym because he was frustrated that other gyms were not always available when he needed them. He also wanted to be close to UFC headquarters in Las Vegas, as most major UFC events were held there at the time, making it the ideal location for an MMA gym. Xtreme Couture began as a small venue but quickly expanded, offering a good space for students and professionals to train.

In 2007, demand for the gym was so great that Couture expanded it into a franchise, providing licenses for other Xtreme Couture MMA affiliates across North America. The brand generated $8.3 million in revenue during its first year as a franchise operation. Two years later, in 2009, the 7th and largest Xtreme Couture gym opened in Toronto, Canada. At over 33,000 square feet and with more than $600,000 in equipment, it was one of Canada’s biggest fitness and MMA training centers.

Xtreme Couture Clothing Line

Around the same time that Couture started his gym franchise, he also launched the Xtreme Couture clothing line in partnership with Affliction Clothing. The range was designed to reflect the warrior spirit of MMA and included T-shirts, hoodies, shorts, fight gear, and accessories, all covered with designs inspired by tattoo art, biker culture, and combat sports motifs.​

While sales figures for the clothing line are not publicly available, the line remains active. It continues to be promoted alongside Couture’s gym and Foundation, maintaining its place in the MMA and athletic-wear markets.

Meanwhile, Couture returned from retirement in early 2007 and became less involved with the Xtreme Couture gym in Las Vegas, focusing more on his fight career. As a result, the gym was left without proper management, and some of the original coaches began to leave. However, Couture quickly recognized the issue and brought in new coaches, including Eric Nicksick, now regarded as one of the best MMA coaches in North America. Under Nicksick’s guidance, Xtreme Couture rebuilt its reputation and once again began producing elite fighters.

Xtreme Couture GI Foundation

Two years later, in 2009, Couture launched the Xtreme Couture GI Foundation. As a former U.S. Army Sergeant, Couture wanted to help combat veterans transition back to civilian life. Through the Foundation, Couture regularly visited military bases and hospitals across America to boost troop morale, offering encouragement and building relationships with veterans.

At the end of 2023, the Foundation reported a total revenue of $276,000. The money was raised through individual donations and fundraising events and was allocated directly to provide grants, emergency assistance for military families, and veteran outreach programs. Couture has built a legacy both in and out of MMA, and Xtreme Couture has helped him amass an impressive net worth while continuing to support others.

Real Estate

In March 2007, Randy Couture paid $828,000 for a 3,743-square-foot, four-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to public records, he still owns the house, which now has an estimated value of $1 million, and pays approximately $4,600 in annual property taxes.

Summary 

When you think of the UFC, Randy Couture might be the first UFC fighter that you think of because of his impact. Couture was there from the company’s early days, helping make it popular in the mainstream while establishing himself as a star. Now a retired mixed martial artist, Couture continues his career as an actor and coach, building on his legacy in the sport.