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Magomed Ankalaev is one of the perennial contenders for the UFC light heavyweight title. Now, the Russian fighter is facing his second big opportunity at the title that has eluded him for the past seven years. However, win or lose, a juicy paycheck will be waiting for him when the final bell rings for his fight against Alex Pereira at UFC 313.
After the painful loss to Jan Blachowicz at UFC 282 for the 205-pound title, Ankalaev will finally get another chance to put on the belt. The matchup against Pereira will not be easy, but Ankalaev has been preparing for the past two years for this battle, which will open the doors to the big paydays of the UFC.
While the purse details for the Pereira fight are unknown, media reports claim the Russian fighter could add as much as $1.8 million to his bank . While the final figure depends on pay-per-view sales, Ankalaev is on track for a hefty payday.
What is Magomed Ankalaev's net worth?
There is no consensus on the Russian fighter's net worth. Some specialized sites put it as low as $900,000, while others put it as high as $1.2 million. The most frequently cited figure is a tight $1 million, considering his known earnings from past fights.
According to Sportskeeda, Ankalaev's most recent known salary is the $400,000 he reportedly earned for his fight against Johnny Walker in October 2023. Prior to this, Tapology revealed that he had earned $782,000 for his fight against Blachowicz: $400,000 in guaranteed salary, $32,000 from sponsorships, and $78,000 from pay-per-view participation.
Other leaked Ankalaev purses include $156,000 for his fight against Anthony Smith at UFC 277, $116,000 for his fight against Volkan Oezdemir at UFC 267, $105,000 for his fight against Nikita Krylov, $125,000 for his fight against Ion Cutelaba at UFC 254, and $70,000 for his first fight against Cutelaba in February 2020.
What other income does Ankalaev have?
The Russian fighter prefers to keep his personal life out of the public eye. It is unknown if he has any investments, properties, or any other source of income. Not much is known about his sponsors either, although he is often seen promoting the Lite Energy brand of energy drinks on his Instagram .
The fight against Pereira will be crucial for Ankalaev's sporting and financial future. A win could open the door to big fights and bigger paychecks, while a loss would put him back to square one.