Cory Sandhagen is an American mixed martial artist and Bantamweight contender in the UFC. Also called “The Sandman”, he is well-known for his impressive record and brutal finishing. Hence, today we will instead take a look at Cory Sandhagen Career Earnings and Net Worth.
After making an impressive start, Cory quickly shot up the UFC’s rankings. However, the American’s hype train hit a brick wall when current champ, Aljamain Sterling put him to sleep with a chokehold. Fortunately for Sandhagen, he was able to make strong comebacks against Marlon Moraes and Frankie Edgar.
Known for his effortless striking, energetic movement, and grappling, Cory is sure to have made good money from his fights. Thus, the only question in people’s minds will be: How much did he earn? Well, let’s examine all of Cory Sandhagen’s career earnings, prize money, pay, salaries, earnings, bonuses in detail.
Before we begin, here are some important things to keep in mind. Firstly, Nevada State Athletic Commission does not release fighter pay, so none of the following payout data for the event is official. However, we can estimate a fighter’s pay info by looking at their previous, officially-released salaries.
Secondly, Cory’s salary, incentive pay, and PPV revenue from his upcoming fight with Petr Yan are yet to be released. Hence, you can check back here for updates. With all that out of the way, let’s begin.
Cory Sandhagen Career Earnings
| Fighter | Result | Base Salary | Win Bonus | Performance Bonus | Incentive Pay/ Sponsorship | Total |
| TJ Dillashaw | L (SD) | $90,000 | $0 | $6,000 | $96,000 | |
| Frankie Edgar | W | $80,000 | $80,000 | $50,000 | $5,000 | $215,000 |
| Marlon Moraes | W | $80,000 | $80,000 | $50,000 | $5,000 | $215,000 |
| Aljamain Sterling | L | $80,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $85,000 |
| Raphael Assunção | W | $77,000 | $77,000 | $0 | $4,000 | $158,000 |
| John Lineker | W | $33,000 | $33,000 | $0 | $4,000 | $70,000 |
| Mario Bautista | W | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | $3,500 | $31,500 |
| Iuri Alcântara | W | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $3,500 | $77,500 |
| Austin Arnett | W | $10,000 | $10,000 | $0 | $3,500 | $23,500 |
Total UFC Earnings: $971,500 ($0.97 million)
A Glance at Cory Sandhagen Accumulation
| Name | Cory Sandhagen |
| Age | 29 years old ( Born 1992) |
| Net Worth | $1 million+ |
| Status | Active |
| Salary | $96,000 ( last fight vs TJ Dillashaw) |
| Source of Wealth | UFC Career, Endorsements |
| Endorsements | Reebok, Trojan Condoms, BetOnline.ag, Jed North Move |
| Endorsement Earnings | $500,000 |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Residence | Aurora, Colorado |
| Charities | N/A |
What is Cory Sandhagen Net Worth in 2021?
According to our research, Cory Sandhagen’s Net Worth sits at around $1 million (approx.) in 2021. For the most part, Cory makes most of his killing plying his trade inside the Octagon but also from his lucrative endorsement deals. Currently, the American fighter is sponsored by Reebok, Trojan Condoms, BetOnline.ag, Jed North Move, and more.
As mentioned above, Sandhagen’s earnings from UFC ( includes pay, salaries, earnings, bonuses) amount to $0.97 million. However, Cory began his career fighting in the LFA, SCL, FTW, and Paramount MMA. Thus, if we take into account the prize money from these fights, Cory’s earnings from MMA amount to about $1 million.
With his career still blooming, the 29-year-old’s influence is expected to keep increasing, making him a very marketable athlete. As such, you can expect a significant increase in Cory’s endorsement earnings in the coming years. Moreover, “Sandman” will look to increase his Net Worth, even more, when he takes on Petr Yan at UFC 267.
