Michael Chiesa salary
Model contract estimate
Likely a matched show/win deal: about $156,000 more for a victory. Outfitting (compliance) pay adds $21,000 per bout.
Estimated by our pay model (typical next bout) from record, rank and career profile against 18 years of disclosed purses. Real contracts are private — treat this as an informed estimate, and recent star disclosures as lower bounds.
Fight-by-fight purse history
Commission disclosures and contemporaneous reporting, best source per fight.
| UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Pyfer Mar 28, 2026WIN | $155,000 | $155,000 | $310,000 | disclosed |
| UFC Fight Night: Usman vs Buckley Jun 14, 2025WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | $300,000 | disclosed |
| UFC 265: Lewis vs Gane Aug 7, 2021LOSS | $80,000 | — | $96,000 | reported |
| UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny Jan 20, 2021WIN | $72,000 | ? | $82,000 | reported |
| UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Dos Santos Jan 26, 2020WIN | $72,000 | $72,000 | $154,000 | reported |
| UFC 239: Jones vs Santos Jul 7, 2019WIN | $52,000 | $52,000 | $104,000 | disclosed |
| UFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2 Dec 30, 2018WIN | $96,000 | ? | $96,000 | disclosed |
| UFC 226: Miocic vs Cormier Jul 8, 2018LOSS | $25,600 | ? | $25,600 | disclosed |
| UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Lee Jun 26, 2017LOSS | $36,000 | ? | $36,000 | disclosed |
| UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Evans Apr 17, 2016WIN | $33,000 | $33,000 | $66,000 | disclosed |
| UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs VanZant Dec 10, 2015WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | $60,000 | disclosed |
| UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas Apr 4, 2015WIN | $48,000 | ? | $48,000 | disclosed |
| UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Mousasi Sep 5, 2014LOSS | $20,000 | — | $90,000 | reported |
| UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw May 24, 2014WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | $40,000 | disclosed |
| UFC Fight Night: Kennedy vs Natal Nov 6, 2013WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | $95,000 | reported |
| UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga Jul 27, 2013LOSS | $15,000 | ? | $15,000 | disclosed |
| UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche Feb 23, 2013WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | $30,000 | disclosed |
| The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale Jun 1, 2012WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | $16,000 | disclosed |
Disclosed figures exclude undisclosed locker-room bonuses, sponsorships and most PPV money. “Reported” rows mix commission data with contemporaneous research.
Fighter pay FAQ
How much does Michael Chiesa make per fight?
Our model estimates Michael Chiesa earns about $156,000 in show money per fight (typical range $113,000–$215,000), based on record, ranking and career profile. Actual contracts are private.
Does Michael Chiesa get a win bonus?
Most likely yes. Fighters at this level typically double their show money with a win — roughly $156,000 extra for a victory.
What is Michael Chiesa's biggest recorded payday?
Michael Chiesa's biggest recorded payday is $310,000, at UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Pyfer.
What are Michael Chiesa's career earnings?
Across 18 fights with pay data, Michael Chiesa has recorded earnings of about $1,663,600 — excluding undisclosed bonuses, sponsorships and most PPV money, so the real career total is higher.