UFC legend Demetrious Johnson has revealed how much money he has made through the UFC games. The 37-year-old has been featured in all five titles released so far.
Johnson joined the UFC in 2012 and became the inaugural Flyweight Champion later that year. He defended the title eleven times, a record that still stands to this day, and became a fan-favorite during his time a decade ago.
Former Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson reveals UFC games payout
Demetrious Johnson reveals he made a total of $72,500 for being in the UFC games between UFC 2 to UFC 4, including being a cover athlete for UFC 3
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Johnson revealed that his first check from UFC for appearing in the games was $25,000. He is the current ONE Championship Flyweight Champion, and also has a YouTube channel with more than 500,000 subscribers.
‘Now, after all that, from the first iteration of me being in the game in 2014 all the way to 2024, the total money I have made is a whopping $72,500. I think it’s absolutely amazing for me to make that type of money without getting punched in the face,’ Demetrious Johnson revealed.
He also revealed that the payouts were directly proportional to how often his likeness was used by players in the online as well as offline modes. So, while there is no set pay structure, it is directly influenced by the fans.
