Conor McGregor Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Conor McGregor’s net worth and career earnings?

Conor McGregor, an Irish professional fighter, boasts a net worth of $200 million. This figure encompasses the approximately $100 million he earned from his fight against Floyd Mayweather in August 2017, along with $50 million from his bout with Khabib in October 2018, and $200 million in pre-tax profits from the April 2021 sale of his whiskey brand, Proper No. Twelve. Details on each of these milestones can be found further along in this article. As of now, his career earnings from fighting are estimated at $235 million. Stay tuned for a detailed summary of every payday Conor McGregor has received. It is important to note, however, that documents revealed in an antitrust lawsuit against the UFC in November 2023 indicate that McGregor earned a total of $25 million from his UFC fights between 2015 and 2016. Additionally, during the period from June 2018 to June 2019, McGregor earned $47 million from salaries, purses, and endorsements.

Making his MMA debut in 2007 at the age of 18, McGregor secured victory in his amateur fight by TKO (technical knockout) in the first round, following it up with a professional fight shortly thereafter. He officially began his professional MMA career in March 2008 within the lightweight division, going head-to-head against Gary Morris, whom he defeated by TKO in the second round. After winning his second fight, he transitioned to the featherweight division but encountered his first loss. Following that defeat, McGregor contemplated pursuing a different career route, but his coach encouraged him to persist in MMA.

In 2013, Dana White journeyed to Dublin and was inundated with recommendations to sign a local fighter, Conor McGregor, to the UFC. Following a meeting with McGregor and discussions with then-UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, McGregor was signed to the UFC a few days later. He made his UFC debut on April 6, 2013, against Marcus Brimage, who initially posed a challenge due to his aggressive style. McGregor quickly adapted, realizing he could effectively use a snap kick to Brimage’s chest and chin. He won the fight via knockout slightly over one minute into the first round. In August 2013, he faced Max Holloway, winning by unanimous decision. Unfortunately, McGregor also sustained a torn ACL in that match, sidelining him for ten months. Upon his return to the UFC in 2014, he secured multiple victories and quickly climbed the ranks of the sport, leading Fertitta to sign him to a new multi-fight contract. He would eventually become arguably the most prominent figure in UFC history. In March 2024, a reboot of the 1980s film “Roadhouse,” featuring Conor and Jake Gyllenhaal, premiered on Prime.

Early Life

Born on July 14, 1988, in Crumlin, Ireland, Conor Anthony McGregor demonstrated athletic prowess from a young age, particularly in soccer, but began boxing training at the age of 12. Following his passion for sports, he embarked on a plumbing apprenticeship at 17 in 2006. It was during this time that fighter Tom Egan introduced him to UFC, leading to them training together.

Initially trained in boxing, McGregor furthered his skills under John Kavanagh, the first Irish individual to achieve a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, alongside his team at SBG Ireland. His training background also includes experiences in Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Capoeira, and Kickboxing prior to…

to engaging in professional MMA.

UFC

At the age of 18, Conor made his amateur MMA debut a year later, winning his first match via TKO in the first round. Prior to his MMA debut, Conor was in a difficult financial situation, relying on $235 weekly in government assistance while on welfare in Ireland.

In February 2013, the UFC revealed the signing of McGregor to a multi-fight contract. He became the second fighter from the Republic of Ireland to compete for the organization, following welterweight Tom Egan. McGregor faced Marcus Brimage in his UFC debut on April 6, 2013, achieving victory in his inaugural fight just over a minute into the first round by TKO. This victory brought McGregor his first Knockout of the Night award.

A wide-stance striker, McGregor has successfully mastered various combat forms that propelled him into the top 10. Many consider his swift straight-arm left jab to be his most effective technique. For a foreign-born fighter in the UFC, McGregor experienced a remarkable ascent.

Despite hints of retirement in 2020, McGregor was scheduled to have a rematch with Dustin Poirier, originally fought in 2014, on January 24, 2021. Unfortunately, he suffered the first knockout loss of his career in this match and received a six-month medical suspension. McGregor confronted Poirier a third time on July 10, 2021, at UFC 264, where he lost again due to a technical knockout in the first round after the fight was halted because of McGregor’s broken tibia. While recuperating from his leg injury, it was announced that McGregor would return as a coach in The Ultimate Fighter 31 for a second time, this time opposing Michael Chandler.

Conor McGregor’s Biggest UFC Paydays

Conor earned $3.285 million by defeating Chad Mendes at UFC 189 on July 11, 2015. Just a few months later, on December 11, 2015, he earned $4.5 million after his swift victory over Jose Aldo in just 13 seconds. On March 5, 2016, a reported $5.6 million was earned by Conor when he fought Nate Diaz at UFC 196. He earned the same amount again when he squared off against Nate Diaz at UFC 202. In November 2016, his fight with Eddie Alvarez netted him around $7 million.

In October 2018, Conor reportedly made an estimated $50 million from his fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Returning to the UFC on January 18, 2020, Conor defeated Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and was guaranteed $5 million for this fight, which was a record for the UFC at that time. He suggested in interviews that his earnings could reach beyond $80 million if Pay Per View sales performed well. Cerrone was guaranteed $2 million just to participate.

On January 23, 2021, Conor faced a loss against Dustin Poirier, during which he was again guaranteed $5 million. This defeat severely impacted Conor’s future earning potential, ending another matchup against Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Floyd Mayweather Fight Earnings

Conor transitioned from the MMA cage to a boxing ring on August 26, 2017, facing undefeated champion Floyd Mayweather. This fight became one of the most lucrative PPV events ever, boasting 4.3 million purchases.

For this bout, Conor had a guaranteed amount of $30 million. When factoring in PPV bonuses, merchandise sales, and additional earnings, Conor’s overall gross from the fight exceeded $100 million. A significant portion of this windfall enabled Conor to secure around $14 million in endorsements in 2017, collaborating with brands like Burger King, Beats by Dre, and Anheuser-Busch, among others.

If we consider that Conor might have lost about 50% of his earnings to taxes, the gross earnings of $100 million would leave him with a net worth of $85 million post-Floyd encounter.

Should Conor have defeated Mayweather (defying all expectations), a rematch could have been on the horizon, potentially offering Conor another substantial payday. It wouldn’t be far-fetched to estimate he could have requested at least 50% of revenue for a subsequent fight. Theoretical projections suggest this could have resulted in earnings ranging from $200 to $300 million.

On September 20, 2018, Conor revealed he had inked an 8-fight deal with the UFC. Although the specifics of the contract were not disclosed, it’s probable the deal is worth at least $200 million at a minimum.

$600 Million Whiskey Company Sale

In September 2018, McGregor introduced the Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey brand in both Ireland and the United States. Prior to the launch, they partnered with Proximo Spirits, which acquired a 20% equity stake. Proximo is primarily recognized for its ownership of Jose Cuervo tequila. In mid-2020, Proximo invested an additional $250 million to augment its stake to 49%.

By April 2021, McGregor and his collaborators sold their combined 51% interest in Proper No. Twelve to Proximo Spirits. The transaction’s total worth could potentially reach $600 million, incorporating the $250 million earned by the founders from the earlier deal with Proximo. Overall, if all goals are achieved over time, Conor stands to make $200 million in total from Proper No. Twelve.

Road House Salary

To star alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in the reboot of “Road House,” which premiered on Prime, Conor received compensation exceeding $5.5 million. He specified “over $5.5 million” to claim the title of the highest salary given to an athlete for a debut acting role, as $5.5 million was the amount earned by The Rock for “The Mummy Returns” in 2001.

Personal Life

Since 2008, Conor McGregor has been in a relationship with his fiancée, Dee Devlin. Together, they have three children. Conor identifies as Catholic and has two sisters, Erin and Aoife.