Michael McDonald salary
$139K
recorded career earnings
$40K
best recorded payday
7
fights with pay data
Fight-by-fight purse history
Commission disclosures and contemporaneous reporting, best source per fight.
| UFC 195: Lawler vs Condit Jan 2, 2016WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | $40,000 | disclosed |
| UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 Dec 14, 2013LOSS | $17,000 | ? | $17,000 | disclosed |
| UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen Aug 18, 2013WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | $30,000 | disclosed |
| UFC 145: Jones vs Evans Apr 21, 2012WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | $16,000 | disclosed |
| UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson Nov 20, 2011WIN | $14,000 | ? | $14,000 | disclosed |
| UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill May 29, 2011WIN | $12,000 | ? | $12,000 | disclosed |
| UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis Mar 26, 2011WIN | $10,000 | ? | $10,000 | disclosed |
Disclosed figures exclude undisclosed locker-room bonuses, sponsorships and most PPV money. “Reported” rows mix commission data with contemporaneous research.
Fighter pay FAQ
What is Michael McDonald's biggest recorded payday?
Michael McDonald's biggest recorded payday is $40,000, at UFC 195: Lawler vs Condit.
What are Michael McDonald's career earnings?
Across 7 fights with pay data, Michael McDonald has recorded earnings of about $139,000 — excluding undisclosed bonuses, sponsorships and most PPV money, so the real career total is higher.