Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira are two of the most prominent UFC stars with large fan bases. Recently, Pereira has seen increased success and earnings from his fights. Meanwhile, Adesanya took a break from fighting after losing his belt to Sean Strickland. Notably, both fighters primarily earn their income from their matches and are among the highest-paid in recent times.
According to MMA Salaries, Alex Pereira is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, with a net worth estimated at around $2 million in 2024. Most of Pereira’s wealth comes from his fights, including a $1,197,000 salary for his bout against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 300.
In comparison, Celebrity Net Worth reports Israel Adesanya has a net worth of $4 million. ‘The Last Stylebender’ has earned significant amounts from his UFC fights, which remain his primary income source. Additionally, he has gained sponsorships and endorsements from various brands. Reports indicate that Adesanya consistently earned over $1 million in his last five fights. Although Adesanya has a higher net worth, their fans highly value both fighters.
A Look At Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira Rivalry
Adesanya and Pereira have a storied combat sports rivalry, facing off four times. Pereira dominated early, winning three of their first three meetings:
- Glory of Heroes 1 (kickboxing): Pereira won by unanimous decision.
- Glory of Heroes 7 (kickboxing): Pereira knocked out Adesanya with a left hook.
- UFC 281: Pereira defeated Adesanya via TKO, claiming the middleweight title.
- UFC 287: Adesanya knocked out Pereira, becoming the new middleweight champion.
Their rivalry presents an exciting back-and-forth story. Now, Pereira has moved to the light heavyweight division and appears unlikely to return to middleweight. However, fans are still hopeful about a future matchup between them in the octagon.
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