Highlights

  • Leaked UFC earnings reveal Khabib Nurmagomedov's career progression, starting from a base salary of $14,000 in 2013 to over $6.4 million after bonuses and sponsors in 2018.
  • The leaked post highlights the stark difference in earnings between low-level fighters and superstars like Khabib, raising discussions about fair pay from the beginning of a fighter's career.
  • Khabib's decision to retire can now be better understood, as he beat the system and reached the top of the sport despite the UFC's reputation for underpaying lower-level athletes.