- UFC fighter Conor McGregor, one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, made $47 million between June 2018 and June 2019, according to Forbes.
- McGregor makes his money mostly from fights and endorsements, but he has other projects like clothing collaborations and a whiskey brand that contribute to his wealth.
- The outspoken fighter isn’t afraid to show off his riches. See what his multimillion-dollar paydays buy.
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When it comes to battling in the UFC, Conor McGregor is the man to beat. His skills in the octagon – and in the ring with Floyd Mayweather in 2017 – have landed him millions of dollars.
In one year alone – between June 2016 and June 2017 – he brought in $99 million, $85 million of which came from his now historic boxing match against Mayweather, Forbes reported. Then between 2018 and 2019, the fighter made $47 million from his winnings and endorsements combined. His story is more of a rags-to-riches tale, though. Before he found success with mixed martial arts, or MMA, McGregor was a plumber’s apprentice practicing in Dublin.
Now, his social media is filled with pictures of him and his family enjoying a luxurious lifestyle filled with gold watches, yachts, and designer clothes. And in an August 8 Instagram post, he claimed that he’s a billionaire – though, as Business Insider’s Alan Dawson reported, it’s likely that claim doesn’t check out.
Take a closer look at how he spends his millions.
Before he became the famous big-talking figure he is today, McGregor was a plumber's apprentice in Dublin. He eventually made the choice to train full time and fight on the European MMA circuit before turning to the UFC in 2012.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
McGregor raked in $47 million over the past year, thanks mostly to his UFC fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Source: Forbes
Before his most recent return to MMA at UFC 229, McGregor hadn't stepped foot in the UFC Octagon professionally since November 2016. He banked $85 million from the boxing match during his UFC hiatus, which was his biggest paycheck in 2017 and more than five times his previous top paycheck.
Source: Forbes
That fight had 4.3 million pay-per-view buys and generated more than $550 million in revenue.
Source: Forbes
McGregor lost by submission to Nurmagomedov, but his $3 million base salary for the fight turned into a total payout of more than $30 million, thanks to the 2.4 million pay-per-view buys.
Source: Forbes
The 30-year-old Irish fighter is ranked No. 65 on Forbes' list of the highest-paid celebrities of 2019, and No. 21 on the site's list of the world’s highest-paid athletes.
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Source: Forbes
He made as much as $622,000 per second in 2015 when he knocked out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds.
Source: Forbes
That win broke Ronda Rousey’s earnings-per-second record of slightly more than $147,000, according to Forbes.
Source: Forbes
In the past year he made $32 million from winnings alone.
Source: Forbes
McGregor also made $15 million from endorsement deals, which includes partnerships with:
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Source: Forbes
Burger King …
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… Beats by Dre ...
… Monster Energy ...
… Anheuser-Busch ...
… and HiSmile.
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In January 2018, McGregor launched a fashion label.
Source: August McGregor, WWD
The line of menswear was created in collaboration with then-sponsor David August and includes some pretty explicit pieces.
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Source: Business Insider
Take a close look at the tie! It has the words "F--- you" scrawled across it.
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McGregor also had a residency deal with the Wynn Las Vegas for all of his after-parties in 2017 and 2018. Although he's still on the club's roster, a representative for the hotel told Business Insider he has no upcoming appearances scheduled.
Source: Forbes
His parties looked like they were a great time, if you ask us!
McGregor also rakes in cash through his digital properties.
Source: Forbes
The Mac Life is a "Next-Gen" media and lifestyle brand, which promises content on mixed martial arts, motivation, style, sports, health, and of course, McGregor himself.
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Source: The Mac Life
His MacMoji app is exactly what you'd expect: a collection of Conor McGregor emoji for your messages! The app will cost you $1.99 to download. They look similar to the animation in this GIF.
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Source: MacMoji App
The MacTalk app is a soundboard from which you can download soundbites of the fighter's most famous quotes. This app costs $.99 to download.
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Source: MacTalk by Conor McGregor
The Conor McGregor F.A.S.T. conditioning system is a "zone-based workout program for ultimate performance." It can be used on its own as an exercise regimen, or it can be incorporated into an existing one.
Source: McGregor FAST
According to Hookit, his social-media accounts are worth millions of dollars to sponsors.
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Source: Business Insider
In September 2018, he shared a video showcasing his newer endeavor, Proper No. Twelve. “Proper Irish Whiskey, from a Proper Irishman!” And in July 2019, the company launched in Canada.
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Source: Proper No. Twelve
For each bottle and case sold, McGregor promises to donate $5 to first responders. One bottle costs around $30 depending on the retailer.
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Source: Proper No. Twelve
He promoted the whiskey across a six-fight deal he signed with the UFC in 2018. The liquor company was then set up to be a sponsor in every UFC event in which McGregor competes.
Source: Forbes
McGregor isn't shy about his wealth — in 2017, he showed off his yacht, which he dubbed "The 188."
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Source: Business Insider
The number 188 is symbolic for McGregor as it's the same number of euros he used to receive in welfare checks.
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Source: Business Insider
In January 2019, the fighter bought a new yacht for $3.4 million.
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Source: Business Insider
When it comes to cars, he's a big fan of Lamborghini.
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And possibly a bigger fan of posting pictures of himself driving them. The bright-green Lamborghini Huracán has a base price of $199,805 as of 2016.
Source: Business Insider
He also appreciates the "500 Benz." The Mercedes-Benz E‑Class E 550 starts at $51,300.
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Source: Kelly Blue Book
He's also a fan of this tricked-out BMW. The 2019 BMW i8 has a suggested retail price starting at $142,000.
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Source: Kelly Blue Book
He makes sure his son, Conor McGregor Jr., is riding in style too, of course.
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McGregor has posted photos of himself living a jet-set life with his mini-me, and the gourmet spread looks like the best airplane food we’ve ever seen.
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He's no stranger to sharing mile-high drinks with his friends as well.
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McGregor doesn't shy away from high fashion, either. He shows off his Gucci sneakers and socks on Instagram.
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And he's a fan of Gucci menswear as well. You can get a matching sweater if you've got nearly $2,000 to spend.
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Source: Gucci
Givenchy finds its way into his wardrobe of sweaters, too. This track jacket originally sold for $1,550.
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Source: Barneys New York
McGregor has proclaimed himself the "most flashiest" but warns in this post that we all need to "stay woke at all times." He also warns that we should always know where our money is going, while sporting a $920 Louis Vuitton sweater.
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Source: Louis Vuitton
McGregor also has a soft spot for accessories. Here he is sporting a gold-and-black Rolex. The Cosmograph Daytona retails for $34,650.
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Source: Rolex
He loves the gold!
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But he’s not opposed to a little pink, especially when it’s a Patek Philippe, Calatrava skeleton watch in rose gold. It will set you back a cool $100,000.
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Source: Chrono24
He even accessorizes with this lighter from Cartier. Luxury lighters from the brand start at $870.
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Source: Cartier
When it comes to spending his downtime, days on the beach with Jr. and his "Mammy" are definitely in the cards.
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He loves taking to the Irish Sea on the Sea-Doo RXT, which starts at $15,799.
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Source: Sea-Doo
And let's not forget the fun of drinking "Fiji water from an ice cold glass on a yacht."
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He plays his personalized mini arcade game with Jr. for some quality father-son bonding time. You can order a predesigned or customized one of your own for around $1,150.
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Source: Mini Arcade Systems
We can expect to continue to see a lot more family fun from the MMA champion as he welcomed his second child, a daughter, with longtime girlfriend Dee Devlin.
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Source: Dee Devlin Instagram