Aljamain Sterling is an American MMA fighter who is the current Bantamweight champion in the UFC. Sterling is currently ranked #6 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. He has also competed in Cage Fury Fighting Championship, where he was once the Bantamweight Champion. Sterling is also the first UFC champion to have won a title due to disqualification.
How Much Does Aljamain Sterling Make?
In his last 5 fights, Aljamain ‘Funk Master’ Sterling made an average of around $600,000 every fight, which includes base salary, bonuses, and endorsement deals. In his last fight against T.J. Dillashaw at UFC 280, Alijamain Sterling took home a hefty paycheck of $1,267,000, which includes a base salary of $500,000, PPV payout of $725,000, and sponsorships worth $42,000.
Fight Purses
As a professional MMA fighter, the majority of Aljamain Sterling's income comes from his fight purses. These are the payments he receives for participating in UFC events. The amount a fighter earns per fight varies depending on their experience, ranking, following, and the significance of the event. Since becoming the UFC Bantamweight Champion, Aljamain Sterling's base salary has increased after each fight, and he currently earns a base salary of $500,000.
Performance Bonuses
Along with fight purses, UFC fighters can also earn performance bonuses for exceptional performances during events. These bonuses are awarded for "Fight of the Night," "Performance of the Night," and other standout moments. Each bonus typically amounts to $50,000.
Sterling earned his first 'Performance of the Night’ bonus for his fight against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250.
Endorsements and Sponsorships
Like many professional athletes, Aljamain Sterling also earns income through endorsements and sponsorships. Companies pay fighters to promote their products and services, either through social media, appearances, or by wearing branded gear during fights.
Ajlamain Sterling is endorsed by multiple reputed brands and companies like P3, Draftkings, BodyArmor, Trojan, and Toyota.
Last Updated On May 4, 2023
