Athletes moonlighting and building personal brands as content creators isn’t new (Ilona Maher is my favorite). UFC fighters are no different, and one crowd favorite recently revealed that he’s making millions on the adults-only platform. Cory Sandhagen has reported earning up to $2 million in one month on OnlyFans, throwing the growing intersection of OnlyFans and UFC fighters into the spotlight.

Cory Sandhagen is a top-ranked bantamweight fighter in the UFC. Known for his technical striking and dynamic fighting style, he began his UFC career in January 2018. His notable wins, which helped secure his spot in the world of professional fighting, include victories over Frankie Edgar and Marlon Moraes. He currently holds the number 4 spot in the bantamweight division. He’s proven to be a powerful force in the octagon. Lately, he’s surprised fans and critics alike by using the confidence he’s gained through fighting to join OnlyFans as a content creator.

After joining OnlyFans in December 2024, Cory Sandhagen has apparently done quite well for himself on the platform. Recently, he announced that he earned $2 million in one month on OnlyFans. According to The Sports Rush, Sandhagen has made most of that money by posting pictures of his testicles for his paying subscribers. Reactions to his announcement have been a mix of amusement and shock, with fellow fighter Merab Dvalishvili questioning the validity of Sandhagen’s report. Why is it highly probable that Sandhagen’s comments about his OnlyFans earnings are accurate? OnlyFans is not only a hub for explicit content but also a platform where athletes can get money directly from their fans.

MMA fighters as a category are cleaning up on OnlyFans. Paige VanZant, Ebanie Bridges, and Kay Hansen are all UFC fighters who have leveraged their fanbase into a paid subscriber base on OnlyFans. Not every athlete on OnlyFans is baring all, however. Instead, think meal prep, training, or day-to-day content.