Throughs ups and downs, Michael Chandler has made himself known in MMA households. Despite his UFC career not playing out the way he might have hoped, ‘Iron Mike’ made himself a fan favorite by never being in a boring fight. This is supplemented by his various performances bonuses at the hands of his bouts against fighters like Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje.

Started out in an obscure fight promotion, then Strikeforce and further fighting his way through tough matches in Bellator, Chandler signed with the UFC in 2021. With marquee matchups against the promotion’s best, Chandler’s stock—and earnings—have soared. His net worth is a testament not only to his skills in the octagon but to years of grit and dedication outside of it. But how much does he actually make? Let us find out about it below.

How much is Michael Chandler worth?

38-year-old Michael Chandler – a professional mixed martial artist from High Ridge, Missouri – was born on April 24, 1986. Chandler’s journey to financial success wasn’t straightforward. After starting his professional MMA career in 2009, he joined Bellator the following year, where he quickly made a name for himself with his intense, action-packed fighting style. His rivalry with fighters like Eddie Alvarez and his title reigns in Bellator not only solidified his legacy but also bolstered his earnings, as he became one of the promotion’s highest-paid fighters. Just like most professional fighters, Chandler’s net worth also comes from his fights in the UFC. In 2023, his net worth was estimated to be around worth $5 million.

As of 2024, Michael Chandler’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million. Outside the octagon, Chandler’s charismatic persona has attracted sponsorships from brands like Monster Energy, Sanford Health, and Dymatize – a sports nutrition and supplements company. Chandler has signed a contract with a cryptocurrency company named CoinLion. He’s also built a fan base through motivational speaking and his social media handles, leveraging his inspirational story of resilience and discipline. Since joining the UFC, Chandler was thrown into the deep end, facing only high-level opponents inside the Octagon. Despite having more losses than wins, Chandler still made bank from his fights. However, how much did he exactly make out of those fights? Let us take a look at it below.

Michael Chandler’s total earnings in his UFC career

In 2021, Chandler made the leap to the UFC, facing Dan Hooker in an explosive debut where he secured a knockout victory, earning him both a Performance of the Night bonus and instant fan admiration. This UFC debut not only increased his visibility but also added significantly to his income. He is handsomely paid an average of $500,000 for his fights in the UFC. Apart from Hooker, ‘Iron’ tested himself against elite fighters like Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje, and Dustin Poirier, each time earning lucrative payouts and performance bonuses. His biggest paycheck came from his fight with Poirier at UFC 281 where he made $760,000.

The former Bellator champion is now all set to make an appearance at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden. Michael Chandler has been waiting for a period of two years to make a return to the Octagon. He will take on an opponent who already beat him previously in Charles Oliveira. ‘Du Bronx’ is a former lightweight champion and is a man on his own mission for redemption. With similar aspirations for the title, this matchup between Oliveira and Chandler has all the potential to be the people’s main event on November 16th.

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