One of the most popular mixed martial artists Eddie Alvarez is enjoying a successful career from the beginning with an attractive earning. He fought in numerous Bellator and UFC tournaments with the majority of winning.
The well-known UFC fighter Alvarez has an impressive net worth of $8 million. Here, we have the details of his earnings per fight.
Eddie Alvarez's Net Worth In 2018 Is $8 million-What Are His Sources of Income?
Eddie Alvarez has an incredible net worth of $8 million from his prosperous MMA career. According to a reliable source, Alvarez's annual income is $257,500. Currently, he professionally fights under the UFC.
Alvarez was interested in wrestling from his childhood days, he used to wrestle during his high school days. After his high school, he went to a nearby MMA gym. In the year 2003, Alvarez began his career as a professional MMA fighter with a win over Anthony Ladonna.
Following the debut, there was no looking back in his MMA career. He won the MFC Welterweight Championship defeating Chris Schlesinger in 2004. So far, he has won a majority of games.
In April 2009, he engaged with Bellator Fighting Championships fighting in a lightweight tournament. In the lightweight tournament, Alvarez fought against Greg Loughran, Toby Imada, Josh Neer, Pat Curran and others.
Following his departure from BFC in August 2014, Alvarez soon signed a contract with UFO the same month. In July 2016, he won the UFC Lightweight Championship defeating Rafael dos Anjos.
As per some reliable sources, the average UFC fighter makes approx $132,109. Being one of the top MMA fighters, Alvarez definitely earns more than that. He receives an attractive amount of money for winning every MMA fights. Here's the detail of the UFO champion Alvarez's earnings per fights.
- April 2012 - Alvarez won the fight against Shinya Aoki in Bellator 66 tournament with the winning price of total $100,000 ($50,000 to show and $50,000 win bonus).
- November 2013 - Alvarez won the fight over Michael Chandler in Bellator 106 tournament with the winning price of total $160,000 ($80,000 to show and $80,000 win bonus).
- September 2014 - He lost the fight against Donald Cerrone in UFC 178 tournament, but received $ 100,000 for his appearance.
- January 2016 - Alvarez won the fight against Anthony Pettis in UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz, receiving a total prize of $102,500 ($100,000 to show and $2,500 for Reebok Sponsorship).
- July 2016 - Alvarez won the fight over Rafael dos Anjos in UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs Alvarez, with a total winning price of $230,000 ($150,000 to show and $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus with $30,000 Reebok sponsorship).
- November 2016 - He lost the fight against Conor McGregor in UFC 205 match, receiving the total amount of $540,000 ($500,000 to show and $40,000 for Reebok sponsorship).
- December 2017 - Eddie won the fight over Justin Gaethje in UFC 218 tournament, received a winning price of $155,000 ($100,000 to show with $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus and $5,000 Reebok sponsorship).
- July 2018 - Alvarez lost the fight against Dustin Poirier, receiving $105,000 ($100,000 to show and $5,000 fight week incentive pay).
The fighter is working hard to be the best lightweight in the world. Currently, he ranks #3 in the world mixed martial artist rank.
Eddie Alvarez's Lifestyle
The successful MMA fighter Alvarez is leading a luxurious life from his flourished fighting career. As per some sources, he drives around in an expensive car and resides in a beautiful house.
Alvarez is a total family person and is enjoying a blissful family life with his wife Jamie Alvarez and his four children Eddie Alvarez Jr., Alister Alvarez, Anthony Alvarez and Aniston Alvarez.
He is truly an amazing father to his children. He loves to go for several vacations along with his family.
Eddie Alvarez: Quick Facts
- Edward Eddie Alvarez was born on 11 January 1984 in Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- His nickname is The Underground King.
- He stands at 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m).
- His weight is 155 lb (70 kg) in 2018.
- He truly loved TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle) back in the days and wanted to be like him.
