Glover Teixeira is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who fights in the Light Heavyweight Division in the UFC. Also known as “The Sledgehammer”, he is one of the most dangerous and experienced fighters in his division. Today, we will take a look at Glover Teixeira Career Earnings and Net Worth.
Aging like fine wine, Teixeira (32-7-0) has hit his peak at the unexpected age of 40. Although the Brazilian has been a stone-cold killer throughout his MMA career, he now looks simply unstoppable. However, with time ticking away, it may not be long before we see the last of the Jiu-Jitsu master.
In addition to building his commendable resume and exquisite finishes, Glover has also gained a lot of wealth. Thus, the only question in people’s minds will be: How much did he earn? Well, let’s examine all of Glover Teixeira’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, Teixeira’s salary, incentive pay, and PPV revenue from his upcoming fight with Jan Blachowicz are yet to be released. Hence, you can check back here for updates. With all that out of the way, let’s begin.
Glover Teixeira Career Earnings
| Fighter | Result | Base Salary | Win Bonus | Performance Bonus | Incentive Pay | Total | ||||
| Thiago Santos | W | $120,000 | $120,000 | $0 | $15,000 | $255,000 | ||||
| Anthony Smith | W | $115,000 | $115,000 | $50,000 | $15,000 | $295,000 | ||||
| Nikita Krylov | W | $110,000 | $110,000 | $0 | $15,000 | $235,000 | ||||
| Ion Cutelaba | W | $105,000 | $105,000 | $50,000 | $15,000 | $275,000 | ||||
| Karl Roberson | W | $90,000 | $90,000 | $0 | $10,000 | $190,000 | ||||
| Corey Anderson | L | $90,000 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 | $100,000 | ||||
| Misha Cirkunov | W | $80,000 | $80,000 | $0 | $10,000 | $170,000 | ||||
| Alexander Gustafsson | L | $80,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $10,000 | $140,000 | ||||
| Jared Cannonier | W | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | $10,000 | $140,000 | ||||
| Anthony Johnson | L | $65,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $70,000 | ||||
| Rashad Evans | W | $60,000 | $60,000 | $50,000 | $5,000 | $175,000 | |
| Patrick Cummins | W | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | $5,000 | $115,000 | |
| Ovince St. Preux | W | $50,000 | $50k | $50,000 | $5,000 | $155,000 | |
| Phil Davis | L | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 | $70,000 | |
| Jon Jones | L | $50,000 | $0 | $150,000 | $20,000 | $220,000 | |
| Ryan Bader | W | $27,000 | $27,000 | $50,000 | $20,000 | $124,000 | |
| James Te Huna | W | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $20,000 | $118,000 | |
| Quinton Jackson | W | $21,000 | $21,000 | $0 | $20,000 | $62,000 | |
| Fábio Maldonado | W | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | $20,000 | $56,000 | |
| Kyle Kingsbury | W | $15,000 | $15,000 | $0 | $10,000 | $40,000 |
Total UFC Earnings: $2,710,000 ($2.7 million)
A Glance at Glover Teixeira Asset Accumulation
| Name | Glover Lucas Teixeira |
| Age | 41 years old (DOB: 28/10/1979) |
| Net Worth | $8 million (approx.) |
| Status | Active |
| Salary | $255,000 (last fight vs Thiago Santos) |
| Source of Wealth | UFC, Endorsements, MMA Gym |
| Endorsements | Reebok, Icon Meals |
| Endorsement Earnings | $1 million |
| Marital Status | Married to Ingrid Peterson Teixeira |
| Residence | Connecticut, USA |
| Charities | N/A |
What is Glover Teixeira Net Worth in 2021?
According to our research, Glover Teixeira’s Net Worth sits at $8 million in 2021. For the most part, Glover makes most of his killing plying his trade inside the Octagon but also from his lucrative endorsement deals with Reebok and Icon Meals.
As mentioned above, Glover’s earnings from UFC ( includes pay, salaries, earnings, bonuses) amount to $2.7 million. However, Teixeira began his career in Brazil and was a mainstay in many promotions. Thus, if we take into account the prize money from these fights, Glover’s earnings from MMA amount to more than $3 million.
In addition to that, the 41-year-old has also his gym, Teixeira MMA & Fitness in Connecticut. This allows Glover to have a steady stream of revenue. Moreover, the veteran will look to increase his Net Worth, even more, when he takes on Jan Blachowicz at UFC 267.
