Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya disclosed that he earned over $100,000 in his debut fight with the promotion.
Israel Adesanya, quoted by Bloody Elbow
My UFC debut, I didn’t make the 10 and 10 like everyone else, I made six figures and then I made a 50k bonus on top of that. Stole the show from, who was the main event? Rockhold versus Yoel I believe.
Adesanya last fought in the octagon against Nassourdine Imavov in February 2025 at UFC Fight Night 250. This bout, which was stopped in the second round, ended in a technical knockout loss for Israel.
He made his UFC debut in February 2018, defeating Rob Wilkinson via technical knockout in the second round. Throughout his career, he has earned 24 wins and five losses.