Through ups and downs, Michael Chandler has made a name for himself in MMA households. Despite his UFC career not playing out the way he might have hoped, ‘Iron Mike’ is a certified fan favorite for never being in a boring fight. This is supplemented by his 5 performance bonuses at the hands of his bouts against fighters like Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje.
Starting 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.
Michael Chandler’s 2025 net worth and endorsements
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 2024, his net worth was estimated to be around $3 million.
As of 2025, Michael Chandler’s net worth is estimated to be around $5-6 million. Outside the Octagon, his charismatic persona has attracted sponsorships from brands like Monster Energy, Sanford Health, Everlast, and Dymatize Nutrition—a sports nutrition and supplements company. Chandler has signed a contract with a cryptocurrency company named CoinLion. On top of that, he’s also sponsored by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals—a supplement and fitness products company.
But do you know about ‘Iron’ Mike’s business venture? Well, he has invested in his own gym in Nashville. Named Training Camp, the #7-ranked lightweight contender manages to earn quite a bit of money, all the while aligning with his training. 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. But how much did he exactly make out of those fights? Let us take a look at it below.
How much does ‘Iron’ Mike earn? UFC payouts and salary
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. He received $500K for fighting Poirier and around $350K for fighting Gaethje.
At UFC 309, Chandler’s base salary was $1 million, as he took on Charles Oliveira for the second time. With a $50K performance bonus and $6K from endorsements, he got a total payout of $1.056M. But if you think this was his highest payout, you’d be wrong. Chandler’s biggest paycheck came at UFC 274, when he defeated Tony Ferguson. His base salary was $500K. Added with a win bonus and $70K from performance bonus, along with $4.5K from brand sponsorships, he thickened his wallet by a total amount of $1,074,500.
Now, the #7 lightweight contender is set to fight Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314. For that, we can certainly expect the 38-year-old to have a purse of around a million dollars. And if he wins, he’d definitely get his wallet thicker with bonuses. But who do you think will win the fight at UFC 314’s co-main event? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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