Li Jingliang Career Earnings (purse, payouts) + Net Worth
Emily Beck
Published Apr 15, 2026
Li Jingliang is a highly ranked fighter in the Welterweight division in the UFC. Also called “The Leech”, he has made a name for himself as a durable fighter with ruthless finishing.
After making a very average start, Li (18-6-0) became just another fighter on the UFC roster. However, the Chinese fighter did not lose faith and kept working hard. Fortunately, Jingliang’s efforts paid off and he began racking up wins, slowly making him a mainstay in his division.
Known for his energy, durability, and lethal finishing, Jingliang is sure to have made good money from his fights. Thus, the only question in people’s minds will be: How much did he earn? Well, let’s examine what are Li Jingliang career earnings through salary, purse, payouts, bonuses, incentive pay, sponsorship & what his net worth is.
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, Li’s salary, incentive pay, and PPV revenue from his upcoming fight with Khamzat Chimaev are yet to be released. Hence, you can check back here for updates. With all that out of the way, let’s begin.
Li Jingliang Career Earnings
| Fighter | Result | Base Salary | Win Bonus | Performance Bonus | Incentive Pay/Sponsorships | Total |
| Santiago Ponzinibbio | W | $85,000 | $85,000 | $50,000 | $5,000 | $225,000 |
| Neil Magny | L | $64,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $69,000 |
| Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos | W | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $5,000 | $103,000 |
| David Zawada | W | $22,000 | $22,000 | $50,000 | $5,000 | $99,000 |
| Daichi Abe | W | $20,000 | $20,000 | $50,000 | $5,000 | $95,000 |
| Jake Matthews | L | $20,000 | – | – | $5,000 | $25,000 |
| Zak Ottow | W | $56,000 | $56,000 | $50,000 | $5,000 | $167,000 |
| Frank Camacho | W | $54,000 | $54,000 | – | $5,000 | $113,000 |
| Bobby Nash | W | $ 15,000 | $15,000 | $50,000 | $5,000 | $85,000 |
| Anton Zafir | W | $24,000 | $24,000 | – | $5,000 | $54,000 |
| Keita Nakamura | L | $20,000 | – | – | $2,600 | $22,600 |
| Dhiego Lima | W | $10,000 | $10,000 | – | $5,000 | $25,000 |
| Nordine Taleb | L | $10,000 | – | – | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| David Michaud | W | $8,000 | $8,000 | – | $5,000 | $21,000 |
Total UFC Earnings: $1,118,600 ($1.1 million)
A Glance at Li Jingliang Accumulation
| Name | Li Jingliang |
| Age | 33 years (Born 1988) |
| Net Worth | $2-2,5 million (approx.) |
| Status | Active |
| Salary | $225,000 ( last fight vs Santiago Ponzinibbio) |
| Source of Wealth | UFC Career, Endorsements |
| Endorsements | Reebok, Venum, MonsterEnergy, Crypto.com, and more. |
| Endorsement Earnings | $500,000 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Residence | Tacheng, Xinjiang, China |
| Charities | N/A |
What is Li Jingliang Net Worth in 2021?
According to our research, Li Jingliang’s Net Worth sits at around $2-2.5 million in 2021. For the most part, Li makes most of his killing plying his trade inside the Octagon but also from his lucrative endorsement deals. Currently, the Chinese fighter is sponsored by Reebok, Venum, MonsterEnergy, Crypto.com, and more.
As mentioned above, Jingliang’s earnings from UFC ( includes pay, salaries, earnings, bonuses) amount to $$1,118,600. However, Li began his career fighting in Legend FC, AOW, and UMAC. Thus, if we take into account the prize money from these fights, Jingliang’s earnings from MMA amount to about $1,5 million.
With his career still blooming, the 33-year-olds influence is expected to keep increasing, making him a very marketable athlete. As such, you can expect a significant increase in Jingliang’s endorsement earnings in the coming years. Moreover, “The Leech” will look to increase his Net Worth, even more, when he takes on Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 267.
