Richest UFC stars in history with Brock Lesnar only ranked fifth despite WWE fame
dailystar.co.ukMMA fighters - past and present - have?Well here we have a list of some of the fighters at the top of the rich list in terms of net worth - and some of the entries might surprise you.For instance, Brock Lesnar might be a huge name in the UFC and in the WWE, but he sits just fifth in the all-time top earners.The 44-year-old has flickered between the two throughout his career but that's not enough for him to reach the top spot.UFC fighters put their body on the line each time they take to the Octagon, so it’s no wonder the very best are handsomely rewarded.In order of wealth, we rank the highest-earners who have ever graced the sport - and there's really no surprise who number one is...Of course, The Notorious makes it to the list.
And he blows the competition out of the park..Naturally, the plethora of business interests McGregor has helps a great deal.From the launch of his own whiskey to purchasing a bar in his hometown, McGregor has made a killing.So much so, there's some £113million between the Irish fighter and second place.Who do you think has had the most prosperous time outside of the UFC?
Let us know in the comments section.Rorion Gracie is a pioneer of MMA, particularly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.The 70-year-old, of all things, is the co-founder of the UFC and one of just several people who hold a 9th-degree red belt in Jiu-Jitsu..He is the author of The Gracie Diet, published in 2010, while his defense strategy has even been used by the USA military.
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