Joshua James Emmett comes from a humble background where he and his brother were raised by his single mother working multiple jobs. Today he is a UFC star with a 19-4-0 MMA record. The American fighter has been active since 2011 and is a veteran with 22 fights under his belt, currently ranked #8 in UFC’s featherweight division. And Josh Emmett’s story is one to behold, marked by his overcoming adversity to lead a respectable life as a professional fighter.

The fighter with a psychology major has seen hardships growing up, with his mother working multiple jobs to raise him and his brother. Naturally, he considers his mother one of his heroes, along with his wife Vanessa. Notably, Emmett is also a hodler—someone who invests in cryptocurrency. With a prolonged fighting career, and a love for investing in digital currencies, he must have a pretty good net worth, don’t you think? Let’s take a look at his payout and endorsements.

Josh Emmett’s 2025 net worth and endorsements

As of the last report in 2023, ‘CC0’s’ net worth stands at $1.8 million. His highest pay came from a fight against Ilia Topuria at UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria. The electrifying fight took place in 2023 where the Georgian Spaniard faced one of two opponents in his career that he failed to put away.

From the get-go, Emmett tried to take Topuria’s head off as soon as the bell rang, and the latter took his time methodically moving his jabs. However, ‘CC0’ is the only fighter to go on for 5 rounds with Topuria. While he lost to Topuria, he earned $161,000 for the fight which includes a $150,000 base salary and $11,000 as incentive pay.

Apart from that, the fighter who loves NFTs has formed endorsement partnerships with renowned brands such as Trifecta which is a well-known meal delivery service. Another endorsement he has is with Wahl Grooming, which offers a range of grooming products and accessories. Meanwhile, he also collaborated with Empire Pro Tape, a brand renowned for its high-quality athletic tape.

Emmett also purchased a home in Sacramento in 2018 and posted about the same on Facebook. He said, “It’s been a crazy journey, but we are finally doing and getting the things we’ve always dreamed of! Huge shoutout to Johnny Perez for finding this gem. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, contact Johnny ASAP! He’s someone you want in your corner!” Right now, as per Redfin.com, the Sacramento housing market has a sale price of $487,500. The exact price of Emmett’s house is unknown, but according to sources, an average house in that area is priced at between $450,000 and $500,000.

How much does Josh Emmett earn? UFC payout and salary

Josh Emmett earned a significant amount for his fight against Topuria, but what about his base salary and other fight payouts? Well, for his win against Jon Tuck back in 2016, he earned $26,500 ($12,000 to show, $12,000 win bonus, $2,500 Reebok sponsorship) as per Money MMA.

Meanwhile, for UFC on Fox: VanZant vs Waterson, where he fought Scott Holtzman and won via unanimous decision, earning  $28,000 ($14,000 to show, $14,000 win bonus). As he progressed with in career in UFC, his salary increased, especially against fighting Topuria and Yair Rodriguez. ‘CC0’ lost the fight against Rodriguez but earned a promotional compliance pay of $32,000 as per MMA Junkie.

How much do you think he might earn for his fight against Lerone Murphy at UFC on ESPN 65? Do you think he will win? Share your thoughts in the comments below.