Former UFC double champion Conor McGregor is one of the biggest attractions of the sport. The charismatic Irishman is seldom out of the headlines despite not fighting for over two years. So ahead of his potential return later this year, we look at his last two fights in the UFC to see how much he earned.

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Several reports suggest that Conor McGregor could return to action at the end of this year. These reports arose after someone leaked the UFC 296 card. However, we also know that McGregor missed the USADA deadline. Therefore, there is no official confirmation of his return just yet.

How Much Money Conor McGregor Made in His Last Two UFC Fights?

Conor McGregor last two fights: How much did he make?

McGregor lost his last two fights in the UFC, both against arch-nemesis Dustin Poirier. The first of his two losses came in January 2021. After a fairly respectful build-up, McGregor tasted knockout defeat for the first time in the UFC at the hands of Poirier.

The second fight between them had some more fire to it. They met again in December 2021 and this time McGregor went after Poirier. However, the Irishman suffered a gruesome leg break in the fight, and resulted in a loss by a doctor stoppage.

And while McGregor may have lost in the octagon, he certainly did not lose outside the octagon. According to Forbes, McGregor took home sizable purses for these two fights. For the first fight, McGregor earned $22 million in total. Moreover, for the second, he took home a mind-boggling $33 million.

Therefore, in total, the former champion made $55 million for his last two fights, despite both ending in defeat. This is a testament to the brand McGregor has built for himself. And whenever he returns to the ring, you can be certain that he will pocket a similar amount, if not more.

What do you make of Conor McGregor’s purses in his last two fights? Do you think it’s a fair reflection of his value to the UFC?

UFC 296 Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler

Conor McGregor asserts that Michael Chandler will be his opponent when he returns to the octagon at UFC 296 in December.

A pay-per-view event from the UFC’s 14th season will be held at UFC 296 in 2023. The event is anticipated to take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 16, 2023. Fans can expect to make purchases of tickets starting in October since the fight involves Conor McGregor.

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When Can The Tickets Sales Begin Of UFC 296 Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler

Depending on the event and the seat a person wishes to purchase, UFC tickets can cost a variety of amounts. For instance, the main event of this weekend’s UFC 292 bill is Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O’Malley for the Bantamweight title.

The price of tickets for this fight ranges from $300 for a seat far from the Octagon to several thousand dollars for a seat very near to the action.

pricing for other VVIP packages range from $4,000 and above, so when UFC 296 ticket information becomes available, anticipate seeing pricing in a range comparable to this.

Tickets for UFC 296 are not yet on sale. Neither the UFC website nor other ticketing shops include any information about ticket prices or availability.

UFC 296 Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler Tickets- When Can The Sales Begin?

Although all indications suggest that McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) must first re-enter the USADA testing programme, which necessitates two clean tests spread over six months, before stepping into the cage, he still lists Dec. 16 as the target date for his next bout.

Since The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 31’s premiere broadcast, McGregor has been on-and-off about a fight with Michael Chandler. The fact that the show was on everyone’s mind at the beginning made it very heated, but as the weeks passed, the Irish superstar changed his mind (a few times), and most recently, he wanted to combat the new “BMF.”

The UFC’s president, Dana White, told fight fans earlier this week that McGregor will definitely face Chandler next.

That was confirmed by McGregor during the same interview.

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