According to Daniel Cormier, “(Alex) Pereira and Jon Jones might be the only two champions right now that are completely moving the needle.” A bold statement indeed, but it’s hard to argue against ‘Poatan’s stardom. Making his way to the UFC after dominating both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions in Glory kickboxing, Pereira’s rise to the top of the UFC’s pinnacle is nothing short of extraordinary. 

Stepping foot into the Octagon for the first time in 2021, Pereira announced his arrival by knocking out Andreas Michailidis in the second round at UFC 268. What came next was a record-breaking run that saw him win the middleweight title and later, the light-heavyweight title. The kicker? It took him just 736 days or just 7 bouts to accomplish this mind-blowing feat. But with the superstardom also comes a wave of curiosity among fans. 

Alex Pereira’s net worth and highest UFC payout

Alex Pereira’s rise to greatness reads like a story straight out of a movie. Growing up in the favelas of Brazil, his future looked anything but promising. From dropping out of school to working odd jobs, Pereira found himself on a dark path, influenced by his surroundings. But a sudden turn of fate came when he took up kickboxing in 2009 to break free from his alcoholism. Little did he know that decision would set him on a course to becoming one of the biggest stars in the world of combat sports!

According to information on MMASalaries.com, ‘Poatan’s estimated total net worth is reported to be $2 million. To add to that, his highest-ever UFC payout came when he took on Jamahal Hill at UFC 300. Taking part in the historic UFC event and successfully defending his light-heavyweight crown against the former champion, Pereira’s biggest payout was the cherry on top.

Pereira took home a base salary of $1,200,000 for the clash against ‘Sweet Dreams’. He also secured an estimated $1,600,000 for the PPV payout and $42,000 in sponsorship. In total, for his UFC 300 outing, he secured $2,942,000. However, it’s important to note that all numbers shared are estimations based on publicly available information. Pereira’s dedication and hard work have not only transformed his life but also earned him a spot among the sport’s elite, with millions to his name.

‘Poatan’s career earnings – How much does he earn per fight?

When Alex Pereira made his UFC debut in 2021, few could have predicted his meteoric rise in the sport. In fact, for his clash against Andreas Michailidis at UFC 268, he took home a base salary of $50,000, a win bonus of the same amount, and a $50,000 performance bonus for the incredible knockout finish. Adding up his $4000 sponsorship income, the earnings for his first UFC outing come out to $154,000.

But as he kept winning, the numbers kept on increasing. The biggest jump? When he took on Israel Adesanya for their first meeting inside the Octagon at UFC 281 in 2022. His base salary jumped to a whopping $300,000 and since he finished ‘The Last Stylebender’ in stunning fashion, he also got a $300,000 win bonus, a $50,000 performance bonus, and $32,000 in sponsorship payments. The total for this fight was $682,000 and the middleweight title to go along with it.

While MMASalaries doesn’t have the figures for his short-notice fight at UFC 303 against Jiri Prochazka, we can make some inferences from the previous figures provided. For both UFC 300 and UFC 295, ‘Poatan’ secured $1,200,000 and $1,000,000, respectively. From a modest debut payout to earning over a million dollars per fight, his relentless drive has paid off in fame and fortune. Moreover, Alex Pereira also has numerous sponsorships to bump up his UFC income.

Pereira’s endorsements, sponsorships, and more

While UFC payouts make up a large portion of Pereira’s finances, sponsorships and endorsements have also played a significant role in boosting his net worth. With his rapid rise to fame, major brands have lined up to partner with the two-division champion. His sponsorship portfolio includes partnerships with big names like Monster Energy, Stake, Aviator by SPRIBE, and BlockDAG. On top of that, he has endorsements with brands like AthletiCBD, Roobet, Venum, and Smilodox.

One of Pereira’s standout deals is his NFT partnership with OWNIC, which adds a modern twist to his endorsement game. With such a wide array of sponsorships, it’s clear that Pereira’s influence stretches far beyond the Octagon. Although the exact worth of these deals isn’t publicly known, it’s safe to say they add a hefty sum to his growing wealth.

Now, Alex Pereira is set to take on Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 in what will be the third defense of his light-heavyweight crown. ‘The War Horse’ is on a 5-fight winning streak and is considered one of the most lethal strikers in the 205 lbs. division. With high stakes going into this matchup and the title on the line, it remains to be seen if ‘Poatan’ continues his dominance or if we’ll see the crowning of a new champion come October 5.