Sean O’Malley has cemented his place as one of the biggest stars in the world of the UFC. Even Chael Sonnen thinks so! In a recent video shared on his YouTube channel, the UFC veteran and analyst proclaimed, “O’Malley is the biggest star in our sport right now… Conor’s not in the sport; he’s not even licensed. Conor could not walk in and fight tonight if he wanted to.”

‘Suga’ holds the bantamweight title and in his rise to the top of his division, has only lost one fight in the promotion going 10-1 so far. With his colorful personality, an incredible 60% KO/TKO rate according to Tapology, and an engaging social media presence, there’s no denying the star power of O’Malley. But how much money has he made in his UFC tenure so far? Here’s a look at all we know about his career earnings, net worth, and more!

What is Sean O’Malley’s highest career salary?

Before stepping into the spotlight of the UFC Octagon, Sean O’Malley made a name for himself fighting in Montana and eventually found himself in the LFA (Legacy Fighting Alliance). It was his stunning knockout of David Nuzzo that grabbed Dana White’s attention. And just like that, O’Malley earned his shot on Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).

The doors to the UFC then opened up for the young star and he made his debut in the big show in 2017. According to information available on MMASalaries.com, you might be surprised to know that O’Malley pocketed just $12,500 for that DWCS fight, and when he made his UFC debut against Terrion Ware in 2017, his check was $23,500.

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But that was only the beginning of something much bigger. The highest pay-out of Sean O’Malley’s career came against Marlon Vera at UFC 299 where he earned a base salary of $1,500,000. That’s not all though! Adding up the PPV pay-out estimates, performance bonus and sponsorships show that the bantamweight champion walked away with a whopping $2,317,000 from the fight!

It’s important to note that all figures provided are estimations based on sources available publicly. Nevertheless, fans have also been wondering, how much the flamboyant bantamweight star has raked in inside and outside the Octagon?

O’Malley’s total career earnings and net worth

According to MMASalaries.com, Sean O’Malley’s net worth is an estimated $5 million. But is the UFC the only source of income for the bantamweight? Not at all. O’Malley has a major sponsorship with ‘Sanabul’, an MMA gear and apparel company. He also streams on Twitch and in a 2018 interview with MMA Fighting, O’Malley revealed, “Right now I’m making around $4,500 a month through gaming. I just do it because I love it. I’ve been playing video games since I was a little kid…”

Could this side hustle signal the future for more fighters looking to diversify their earnings? It could be, after all, former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson is another name that has made his mark in the gaming world with his streams on Twitch and his YouTube channel.

Now, Sean O’Malley is set to defend his bantamweight crown against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 or ‘Riyadh Season Noche UFC’ on September 14. The event is a one-of-a-kind spectacle set to be held at ‘The Sphere’ in Las Vegas. How much higher can ‘Suga’s stock rise? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear—he’s making every punch count, both in and out of the Octagon!