Nurmagomedov and Makhachev were included in the list of the highest paid MMA fighters according to Give Me Sport

Russian UFC champions Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev entered the top -20 of the highest paid MMA fighters in the entire history compiled by experts of the Give Me Sport portal.

Experts took into account only income from battles, not including bonuses and any income from other sources, such as advertising or deductions from paid broadcasts.

The first place in the ranking was taken by the Irishman Conor McGregor, whose battery income is estimated at $ 39.3 million. The second place in the Russian ex -champion UFC in lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov (22.9 million).

Next are the American John Jones ($ 17.2 million), Alistar, the Netherlands ($ 14.4 million) and another US representative Stepa Miocich ($ 13.6 million). Of the entire first five, Jones is the only active champion holding UFC in heavyweight.

The 19th place was taken by Russian Islam Makhachev ($ 8.8 million), which owns the UFC lightweight title and takes first place in the absolute ranking of the organization.

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