Amanda Nunes' net worth in 2021 has been the subject of intrigue because of her fight with Megan Anderson. After all, she was already guaranteed to take home $540,000 for her fight purse and sponsorship bonus in the said bout.
With that–amid a 12-fight winning streak prior to the showdown–her career earnings has also been quite impressive.
Amanda Nunes Net Worth In 2021 (Estimate): $4,000,000
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Amanda Nunes' net worth is estimated to be at $4 million, which she accrued since her debut as a UFC fighter in 2013.
While Dana White and company are notoriously tight-lipped when it comes to revealing the financial stakes for bouts, MMA Mania reported that Nunes received $500,000 alone for her June fight with Felicia Spencer–with the purse including her win bonus.
In addition to her base salary, Nunes also carries sponsorships from Reebok–which has an agreement with UFC to provide footwear for all its fighters-Revivid Sports CBD products, Trifecta Systems and Kaged Muscle Supplements.
Despite these endorsements, however, Nunes has faced criticism that she is not as marketable as some of her fellow fighters. Most prominently, sports business analyst Darren Rovell once tweeted that Nunes' rise to the top of the sport was a “disaster” for UFC since it came at the expense of Ronda Rousey and Cris Cyborg.
Not hesitating to come to the defense of one of his most prized fighters, White quickly responded to Rovell's assertion with some NSFW comments. Language aside, it's hard to argue with White's broader defense of Nunes' ability to draw fans in considering her past work.
Since her debut in the Octagon nearly eight years ago, “The Lioness” has not only established herself as one of, if not the best female mixed martial artists of all time, but one of the companies most popular stars regardless of gender. For what's it worth, Nunes fight with Spencer was described by White as a “home run” from a viewership perspective.
Taking place in the middle of the economic fallout that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic, the fight card was a risky proposition given its hefty price tag–$64.99 per subscription–and the fact that viewership across sports and television had dropped considerably. However, as the Sports Business Journal estimated, viewers purchased over 700,000 subscriptions for the night's event, with Nunes serving as the top draw.
Not only did the numbers ensure that the promotional company earned a profit on the venture, but it solidified the Brazilian fighter's status as one of the sport's most bankable stars.
Nearly eight months later, Nunes got a chance to further that reputation against Anderson
In facing Anderson, Nunes entered the Octagon as a prohibitive favorite against the 6-foot Australian fighter. Carrying a betting line of -900, Nunes has been so dominant that she has made it all but impossible for bettors to make the kind of profit she has enjoyed while racking up KOs. Yet while her consistent victories may have taken some of the suspense out of the proceedings, there's no denying that Nunes is critical to the success of the sport, and specifically, the women's featherweight division.
“I will kill her,” White said when discussing a potential Nunes' retirement last year. “… I literally just told (UFC matchmakers) Sean (Shelby) and Mick (Maynard) in the last meeting let’s get this division built for her. Let’s build this division for her, and let’s start figuring this out.”
Though it is unclear how long Nunes will continue to fight, what is clear is that the mixed martial artist will be in for a significant payday whenever she does step into the ring. With her potential departure from the sport looming, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Nunes' appearance fee and possible bonuses increase as a means of keeping her around. For a sport that is as dependent on its stars as any other, the ability to keep the greatest women fighter of all time will be critical to its success in the near term.
That should only mean more money for Amanda Nunes.