They're amongst the toughest sports stars in the world - taking part in brutal fights in packed stadiums and watched by millions on television.
And the leading lights of the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) world can earn millions of dollars with their talent.
Add in money-spinning fights against big name boxers, advertising and sponsorship deals, and shrewd investments, and these fearsome warriors can become fabulously wealthy.
Here are the top 10 MMA stars in the world in 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
Add in money-spinning fights against big name boxers, advertising and sponsorship deals, and shrewd investments, and these fearsome warriors can become fabulously wealthy.
![Known as The Spider, Brazilian Anderson Silva is a former UFC Middleweight Champion and holds the record for the longest title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days. He's now traded MMA for the boxing ring and has a fortune of around $14 million.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/27/11/07/GettyImages-1143152198.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
9. Anderson Silva
Known as The Spider, Brazilian Anderson Silva is a former UFC Middleweight Champion and holds the record for the longest title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days. He's now traded MMA for the boxing ring and has a fortune of around $14 million.
![American fighter Ronda Rousey is the biggest name in women's MMA. She's an Olympic judo bronze medalist who was both Strikeforce and UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion. She was the first female fighter inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018. Her career has earned her an estimate fortune of $14 million.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/27/11/17/GettyImages-497207124.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
10. Ronda Rousey
American fighter Ronda Rousey is the biggest name in women's MMA. She's an Olympic judo bronze medalist who was both Strikeforce and UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion. She was the first female fighter inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018. Her career has earned her an estimate fortune of $14 million.