The biggest pay-per-view star the UFC has ever had is Conor McGregor. The Irishman has a more extensive fan base than some nations’ populations. The Notorious has an enormous social media following and reaches that allow him to market anything he wants, not just his fights. According to reports, Conor McGregor networth is estimated to be $200 million in 2022.
I’ve got my bills paid. My money made. And the entire game slayed. #YourMove pic.twitter.com/wOgbNgUPVd
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 22, 2016
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UFC News: Conor McGregor networth
Forbes reports that Conor McGregor dropped from being the highest-paid athlete in the world to being ranked number 35. Since his previous match against Dustin Poirier in 2021, the Irish fighter had yet to compete in the octagon. In 2022, he had a $43 million profit.
UFC News: How did Conor McGregor become rich?
Even though McGregor lost his sole UFC bout since 2016—a loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021—he has remained the mixed martial sports’ most prominent figure. He amassed an estimated $33 million in the bank for the Poirier bout. In January 2021, when he previously faced Poirier, he earned an estimated $22 million.
Proper No. Twelve, an Irish whisky distiller McGregor launched in 2018, is now sold in eight nations, including the United States. In April 2021, he sold Proximo Spirits his full ownership in Proper No. Twelve for an estimated $150 million.
Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather: How much did the UFC superstar earn?
With the help of his rising popularity, McGregor persuaded UFC president Dana White to schedule a boxing battle between Floyd Mayweather and himself in 2017. It was the only time White had ever permitted a fighter under contract to compete under another organization’s name, but everyone could see why it was a good idea. McGregor earned $130 million, Mayweather $280 million, and the UFC also grabbed a piece.
Conor McGregor’s UFC PPV fight earnings
10/06/2018 UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor 2,400,000 $180 million
08/20/2016 UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 1,650,000 $90 million
03/05/2016 UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz 1,500,000 $80 million
12/12/2015 UFC 194: Aldo vs. McGregor 1,400,000 $80 million
11/12/2016 UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor 1,300,000 $83 million
The Notorious’s brand endorsements:
Undoubtedly, the wealthiest mixed martial artists include “The Notorious.” He has signed endorsement agreements and tie-ins with Monster Energy, Reebok, Beats Electronics, Burger King, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and Budweiser. In addition, McGregor owns two other businesses: August McGregor, a clothing line, and Proper No.12, a whisky company. McGregor owns the Black Forge Inn, a Dublin bar, and a whisky company.
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