The UFC has made numerous fighters rich, from Conor McGregor to Brock Lesnar and others. If a fighter has eyeballs on them, Dana White makes sure they get paid well. Being one of the top-tier stars, Israel Adesanya has also earned solid money from his career. But what was his biggest payday, and who was his opponent? Let’s find out.
When it comes to high stakes and big paydays, Adesanya is living proof that any fighter can turn the octagon into a goldmine. Currently, with each fight, Izzy’s bank account is stacking up millions, showing that if one has the skills, the rewards are limitless. And reports say he has raked in over $15 million just from his fight earnings.
Over the years, Adesanya has been earning more and more from each fight. While he made over $2.5 million each time he fought Alex Pereira, his biggest purse so far was in his last fight against Sean Strickland at UFC 293. Although he lost the belt, he won financially, earning over $3.5 million as per BetMGM.
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Although there are no official reports about the purse, given that Adesanya has been raking in close to $3 million from his last three fights, losing the championship will likely reduce his purse. However, reports estimate that Izzy is still set to earn at least $2 million.
However, money isn’t the only thing driving Izzy. He is also fighting to prove his ethnicity and showcase that he is a true African. Undoubtedly, it would be the cherry on top if he not only achieves financial success but also secures the belt he lost to Strickland.
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