Conor McGregor Net Worth (Money & Salary)

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

Conor McGregor, an Irish professional fighter, possesses a net worth of $200 million. This figure includes approximately $100 million from his fight with Floyd Mayweather in August 2017, $50 million earned from his October 2018 match against Khabib, and $200 million in pre-tax earnings from the April 2021 sale of his whiskey brand, Proper No. Twelve. Further details on these events will follow later in this article. Presently, we estimate his total career earnings from fighting at $235 million. For an in-depth overview of Conor McGregor’s earnings, keep reading. It’s worth mentioning that according to documents from an antitrust lawsuit against the UFC in November 2023, Conor’s total earnings from UFC fights during 2015 and 2016 were $25 million. Between June 2018 and June 2019, he earned $47 million from salaries, fight purses, and endorsements.

Beginning his MMA career in 2007 at the young age of 18, Conor McGregor scored a TKO (technical knockout) victory in his first amateur fight. He transitioned into professional MMA shortly thereafter, making his debut in March 2008 in the lightweight division. McGregor’s inaugural match was against Gary Morris, which he won by TKO in the second round. Additionally, he secured a victory in his second fight before shifting to the featherweight division where he faced his first loss. After this defeat, McGregor contemplated shifting careers, but his coach persuaded him to continue in MMA.

In 2013, during a visit to Dublin, Dana White encountered numerous people urging him to sign Conor McGregor to the UFC. Following a meeting with McGregor and discussions with then-UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, White signed him just days later. McGregor made his UFC debut on April 6, 2013, against Marcus Brimage. Initially, he faced challenges against his overly aggressive rival but soon realized that he could effectively use a snap kick to Brimage’s chest and chin. McGregor won the fight by knockout just over one minute into the first round. In August of that year, he faced off against Max Holloway, winning by unanimous decision. Unfortunately, he also suffered an ACL tear during this match, sidelining him for ten months. He returned to the UFC in 2014, winning multiple bouts and establishing himself as a rising star, prompting Fertitta to offer him a new multi-fight contract. Ultimately, McGregor became one of the most prominent figures in UFC history. A reboot of the 1980s film “Roadhouse,” starring Conor and Jake Gyllenhaal, is set to premiere on Prime in March 2024.

Early Life

Born on July 14, 1988, in Crumlin, Ireland, Conor Anthony McGregor showcased a talent for sports as a child, particularly in soccer. At the age of 12, he began training at a boxing club. By 2006, at 17, he was undertaking a plumbing apprenticeship, during which he met fighter Tom Egan, who introduced him to UFC. Egan and McGregor soon began training together.

Initially trained in boxing, McGregor later trained under John Kavanagh, the first Irish individual to obtain a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, along with his team at SBG Ireland. Additionally, he has trained in various other disciplines, including Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Capoeira, and Kickboxing prior

to competing in professional MMA.

UFC

At the age of 18, Conor made his amateur MMA debut a year later, winning his first match by TKO in the first round. Just weeks prior to this, he found himself in a tough financial situation, relying on welfare in Ireland and receiving $235 per week in government assistance.

In February 2013, the announcement came from the UFC that they had signed McGregor for a multi-fight contract. At that time, he became the second fighter from the Republic of Ireland to compete for the organization, following the welterweight Tom Egan. Conor faced Marcus Brimage in his UFC debut on April 6, 2013, winning by TKO slightly over a minute into the first round. This victory also earned him his first Knockout of the Night award.

With a wide-stance striking style, McGregor has effectively expanded his combat skills to ascend into the top 10 of UFC fighters. Many believe that his fast straight-arm left jab is his most lethal weapon. The trajectory of McGregor’s career has been remarkable for a foreign-born UFC fighter.

Although there were discussions of retirement in 2020, McGregor was scheduled for a rematch against Dustin Poirier, a repeat of their 2014 bout, set for January 24, 2021. This match marked the first knockout defeat of his career. Following this, he was subject to a six-month medical suspension. On July 10, 2021, he encountered Poirier for the third time at UFC 264, where he lost by technical knockout in round one due to a broken tibia that halted the fight. While recuperating from this leg injury, it was revealed that McGregor would return as a coach for The Ultimate Fighter 31, this time opposing Michael Chandler.

Conor McGregor’s Biggest UFC Paydays

On July 11, 2015, Conor earned $3.285 million by defeating Chad Mendes at UFC 189. Later, on December 11, 2015, he secured $4.5 million after taking down Jose Aldo in a mere 13 seconds. On March 5, 2016, his fight against Nate Diaz at UFC 196 reportedly earned him $5.6 million, which he matched again when the two faced off at UFC 202. In November 2016, he accumulated about $7 million from his fight with Eddie Alvarez.

Conor is said to have made an estimated $50 million in his bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2018.

During his highly anticipated return to the UFC on January 18, 2020, Conor triumphed over Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, for which he was guaranteed $5 million—a UFC record at that time. He hinted in various interviews that if Pay Per View sales were favorable, his earnings could surpass $80 million from the fight with Cerrone, who was assured a $2 million payout for his appearance.

On January 23, 2021, Conor faced Dustin Poirier again, where he was again guaranteed $5 million. This defeat significantly impacted Conor’s future earnings potential, effectively repealing another matchup with Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Floyd Mayweather Fight Earnings

On August 26, 2017, Conor transitioned from the MMA arena to the boxing ring to challenge undefeated champion Floyd Mayweather. This fight turned out to be one of the most profitable PPV events ever, achieving 4.3 million buys.

For participating in the match, Conor had a guaranteed payment of $30 million. When considering various earnings like PPV bonuses, merchandise sales, and additional income, his total earnings from the bout exceeded $100 million. Significantly fueled by the excitement around this fight, Conor also secured endorsement deals in 2017 that earned him approximately $14 million from brands such as Burger King, Beats by Dre, Anheuser-Busch, among others.

Assuming a 50% tax deduction on his earnings, the $100 million gross profits would culminate in a net worth of $85 million for Conor following the fight against Floyd.

If, against all expectations, Conor had managed to defeat Mayweather, it could have paved the way for a rematch where he might have negotiated a significant revenue share. It would not be far-fetched to estimate that he could have sought at least 50% of the revenue from a future fight, potentially leading to a payday in the range of $200-$300 million.

On September 20, 2018, Conor declared the signing of an 8-fight contract with the UFC. The specifics of this deal were not disclosed, but it is speculated to be valued at a minimum of $200 million at the baseline.

$600 Million Whiskey Company Sale

In September 2018, McGregor introduced the Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey brand across Ireland and the United States. Prior to the launch, the team secured a 20% equity partnership with liquor company Proximo Spirits, which is renowned for being the owner of Jose Cuervo tequila. By mid-2020, Proximo invested $250 million to increase its ownership share to 49%.

In April 2021, McGregor and his associates divested their remaining 51% stake in Proper No. Twelve to Proximo Spirits. The overall valuation of this transaction could reach $600 million, which incorporates the previously mentioned $250 million gained by the founders from their earlier agreement with Proximo. Ultimately, if all performance milestones are achieved over time, Conor stands to earn $200 million from Proper No. Twelve.

Road House Salary

Conor received over $5.5 million to star alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in the reboot of “Road House,” launched on Prime. He expressly mentioned “over $5.5 million” to claim the record for the largest salary given to an athlete for a debut acting role, as this amount matches the earnings of The Rock in 2001 for “The Mummy Returns.”

Personal Life

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