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Khabib Nurmagomedov is considered the best lightweight and one of the pound-for-pound best in UFC history. His skill in the octagon and spectacular fighting style made him one of the fans' darlings, which brought him large purses that filled his bank .
Nurmagomedov began his mixed martial arts (MMA) career in 2008 in his native Russia. In his first years as a professional, "The Eagle," as he is also known, achieved a record of 16 wins without defeats in fights in Russia and Ukraine.
In 2011, the Russian fighter entered the ranks of the UFC, where he debuted in 2012 against Kamal Shalorus. In the next years, he faced and defeated top-level opponents, all by TKOs or submissions. Finally, in 2018, he became the lightweight champion by beating Al Iaquinta.
Nurmagomedov retired in 2020 with a 29-0 record and $21.7 million in earnings. After leaving the rings, he worked as a trainer and cornerman, in addition to creating his own MMA league, the Eagle Fighting Championship (EFC).
How much does Khabib Nurmagomedov do per fight?
According to sites like Sportskeeda and Celebrity Net Worth, Nurmagomedov's net worth in 2024 is around $40 million due to his earnings in the octagon and his various businesses and sponsorships.
The average salary of the Russian fighter was approximately $749,000 per fight. Nurmagomedov's first recorded purse in the UFC was $64,000 for his 2014 fight against Rafael dos Anjos. Of this, $32,000 was for entering the battle, and the rest was the prize for the winner.
Nurmagomedov's last two purses were $6.09 million each for his wins against Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. However, unofficial sources assure that his earnings from the fight against Gaethje were way bigger.
Nurmagomedov's other income
The Russian fighter has signed juicy sponsorships with brands such as the Russian fintech SalamPay, Gorilla Energy, Reebok, and Toyota. Additionally, he is the owner of EFC and its subsidiary, the fast food chain M-eat.
He is also a speaker and gives motivational talks, for which he charges $300,000 a day, according to press reports.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov, his full name, was inducted into the UFCHall of Fame in 2023 and was named the most successful Russian athlete of 2020 by Forbes Russia magazine.