Michael Chandler has officially moved on from his long-anticipated matchup with Conor McGregor and is now set to face Charles Oliveira. With ‘Iron’ stepping away from the massive payday that a fight with the Dubliner would have brought, he still stands to earn a lucrative payout against the Brazilian. The two will clash in the co-main event of UFC 309, a blockbuster pay-per-view that promises both financial rewards and career-defining accolades.

While exact figures for the fighters’ earnings are not yet disclosed, estimates suggest that both Chandler and Oliveira will walk away with substantial paydays, reflecting their star power and the high stakes of this matchup. Let’s break down what this fight could mean for their wallets and legacies!

How much will Michael Chandler earn at UFC 309?

This isn’t Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira’s first clash. The two met at UFC 262 in 2021 in a thrilling bout that saw Oliveira emerge victorious via TKO in the second round, claiming the vacant lightweight title. Now, Chandler is hungry for redemption and looking to reclaim his path to glory. Meanwhile, Oliveira has experienced both triumph and setback, including losing to Arman Tsarukyan after a reign at the top.

Before diving into Chandler’s potential earnings for UFC 309, let’s take a look at his financial standing. The American powerhouse has an estimated net worth of $1-2 million USD, largely thanks to his impressive career in the cage. According to MMA Salaries, Chandler’s biggest payout came during his UFC debut at UFC 257, where he earned $303,500 for his emphatic win over Dan Hooker. Now, as the co-main event of UFC 309, Chandler is projected to earn a base purse of $500,000, potentially boosted by bonuses and pay-per-view points.

His total payout could rise to a staggering $1.5 million if the card does bring in more than 800k PPV buys. Now let’s come to his opponent and see how much he can bag since he has already tasted the glory of being a champ.

What is Charles Oliveira’s purse for UFC 309?

Charles Oliveira has never truly lost the lightweight throne inside the cage. For the unversed, he was stripped of the title ahead of his fight with Justin Gaethje at UFC 274 due to missing weight. Although his subsequent title bid against Islam Makhachev didn’t go as planned, Oliveira has cemented his status as a bona fide legend in MMA, a legacy reflected in his substantial payouts.

The Brazilian boasts an estimated net worth of USD 5 million, with his highest payday coming against Gaethje at UFC 274, where he earned a staggering $1.73 million. For their rematch at UFC 309, Oliveira is expected to earn a base purse of $500,000, with his total payout potentially exceeding $1 million if the event achieves over 800,000 pay-per-view buys. This wouldn’t be uncharted territory for Oliveira, who reportedly earned a $1,000,000 base salary in his fights against Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush, and $750,000 against Arman Tsarukyan, despite falling short in a title eliminator.

Regardless of who emerges victorious, both Chandler and Oliveira are poised to walk away with significant paydays from this blockbuster co-main event. But the question remains: who will take home the win and the bigger payday? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!