Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Israel Adesanya has emerged as the top UFC earner following his recent victory against Italian fighter, Marvin Verttori.
Data of 263 UFC fighters provided by MMAJunkie revealed that the Nigerian-born New Zealand MMA star, pocketed $500,000 for his unanimous decision win over Vettori.
According to the figures made public by MMAJunkie, Adesanya who was the main attraction in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday, June 12, 2021, earned half a million dollars while Vettori himself earned $350,000 for his role in the main event.
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Nate Diaz, who was making his comeback to the octagon, earned $250,000 in his defeat to Leon Edwards.
The British fighter earned $220,000, which includes a $110,000 win bonus, for his unanimous decision victory.
