Marvin “The Italian Dream” Vettori is the first-ever Italian to feature in the main event at a UFC PPV. Vettori is ranked #3 in the UFC’s middleweight division. He has fought for the title against Israel Adesanya albeit in a failed attempt.
Marvin Vettori has been competing in professional MMA since 2012. His current record stands at 18 wins and 5 losses with 1 draw, two out of the five defeats coming at the hands of current undefeated middleweight king Israel Adesanya.
Marvin Vettori’s earnings mostly come from his fight purses. He rose up the middleweight rankings in an emphatic way, but only gained fame after he challenged for the middleweight belt. His angry and brash personality is highly marketable on social media. Vettori has 530,000 followers on Instagram.
Marvin Vettori’s “short fuse” has helped the UFC market his persona and fighting skills. These skills help him earn a bigger share of PPVs and fight purses.
Before we begin, here are some important things to keep in mind. Firstly, Nevada State Athletic Commission does not release fighter pay, so none of the following payout data for the event is official. However, we can estimate a fighter’s pay info by looking at their previous, officially-released salaries.
Secondly, Vettori’s salary, incentive pay, and PPV revenue from his upcoming fight with Robert Whittaker are yet to be released. Hence, you can check back here for updates. With all that out of the way, let’s begin a breakdown of Marvin Vettori career earnings.
Marvin Vettori career earnings:
Marvin Vettori in action against Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya. (Image: CBS)
| Fighter | Result | Base Salary | Bonus/Sposorship | Total Purse |
| Alberto Uda | W | $10,000 | $12,500 | $22,500 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | L | $12,000 | $2,500 | $14,500 |
| Vitor Miranda | W | $12,000 | $14,500 | $26,500 |
| Omari Akhmedov | D | $32,000 | $2,500 | $34,500 |
| Israel Adesanya | L | $20,000 | $4,000 | $24,000 |
| Cezar Ferreira | W | $20,000 | $25,000 | $45,000 |
| Andrew Sanchez | W | $40,000 | $45,000 | $85,000 |
| Karl Roberson | W | $43,000 | $98,000 | $141,000 |
| Jack Hermansson | W | $50,000 | $105,000 | $155,000 |
| Israel Adesanya | L | $350,000 | $32,000 | $382,000 |
| Paulo Costa | W | $150,000 | $181,000 | $331,000 |
| Total Earnings: | $1,261,000 |
Total UFC Earnings: $1,261,000 ( $1.261 million)
A glance at Marvin Vettori’s asset accumulation
| Name | Marvin Vettori |
| Age | 28 years old (Born September 20, 1993) |
| Residence | California, United States |
| Net Worth 2022 | $1 Million |
| Source of wealth | UFC salary, Endorsements |
| Endorsements | Italian Dream Apparel, Dolce and Gabbana |
| Expenditure | Houses, cars, charity, wardrobe |
| Philanthropy | Charity Stars Auction |
What is Marvin Vettori’s net worth in 2022?
Marvin Vettori has a total net worth of around $1 million. He earned his biggest purse against middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Vettori’s most recent fight against Paulo Costa earned him a massive bonus because Costa did not make the middleweight limit.
Vettori bagged 20% of Costa’s total fight purse which got him a massive payday. Marvin became a millionaire very recently and has not reached the level of stardom that will grant him the luxurious life led by combat sports stars such as Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather.
Marvin Vettori will face Robert Whittaker in September of 2022. He will earn a good payout as Whittaker is the #2 ranked middleweight in the world and a massive PPV draw.
