Conor McGregor Net Worth (Money & Salary)

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

An Irish professional fighter, Conor McGregor boasts a net worth of $200 million. This includes approximately $100 million from his fight against Floyd Mayweather in August 2017, $50 million from his October 2018 bout with Khabib, and around $200 million before taxes from the April 2021 sale of his whiskey brand, Proper No. Twelve. Further details on these significant events can be found later in this article. Currently, we estimate his total career earnings from fighting to be $235 million. For a detailed breakdown of all Conor McGregor paydays, continue reading. It’s worth noting that according to documents released in an antitrust lawsuit against the UFC in November 2023, Conor made a total of $25 million from his UFC fights during the years 2015 to 2016. From June 2018 to June 2019, Conor earned $47 million through salaries, purses, and endorsements.

McGregor began his MMA journey in 2007 at the age of 18, winning his amateur debut via TKO in the first round. Following that, he made his professional debut in March 2008 within the lightweight division against Gary Morris, winning by TKO in the second round. After a successful second fight, McGregor transitioned to the featherweight division, where he experienced his initial loss. This setback led him to briefly ponder a career change, but his coach encouraged him to remain in MMA instead.

In 2013, while visiting Dublin, Dana White was inundated with suggestions to sign local fighter Conor McGregor for the UFC. After their meeting and consultation with then-UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, McGregor was signed a few days later. His UFC debut occurred on April 6, 2013, where he faced Marcus Brimage. Initially, McGregor struggled against the aggressive Brimage, but he quickly adapted and landed a decisive snap kick to the opponent’s chest and chin, securing a knockout victory just over one minute into the first round. In August of the same year, McGregor fought Max Holloway and won by unanimous decision; however, he tore his ACL during that match, sidelining him for ten months. Upon his return to the UFC in 2014, McGregor won several fights, solidifying his status as a rising star, prompting Fertitta to sign him to a new multi-fight contract. He ultimately became recognized as one of the biggest stars in UFC history. In March 2024, Conor starred in a reboot of the 1980s film “Roadhouse” alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, which debuted on Prime.

Early Life

Conor Anthony McGregor was born on July 14, 1988, in Crumlin, Ireland. Excelling in sports as a child, particularly in soccer, he began training at a boxing club at age 12. At 17, Conor started an apprenticeship in plumbing, during which he met fighter Tom Egan, who introduced him to UFC. McGregor began training alongside Egan shortly after.

Initially trained in boxing, McGregor later honed his skills under John Kavanagh, the first Irish individual to achieve a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, alongside Kavanagh’s team at SBG Ireland. Before competing professionally in MMA, he also received training in Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Capoeira, and Kickboxing.

UFC

At the age of 18, Conor made his amateur MMA debut within a year. He won his first match by TKO in the initial round. Notably, just weeks before his debut, Conor faced financial struggles, relying on welfare in Ireland, receiving only $235 weekly.

In February 2013, the UFC revealed they had secured McGregor with a multi-fight contract. At that point, he became only the second fighter from the Republic of Ireland to compete for the organization, after welterweight Tom Egan. McGregor fought Marcus Brimage on April 6, 2013, successfully winning his first bout via TKO within the first minute, earning him the Knockout of the Night award as well.

With a wide-stanced striking style, McGregor has adeptly developed various combat techniques, which contributed to his ranking within the top 10. His swift, straight-arm left jab is often cited as one of his most effective moves. His trajectory in the UFC has been remarkably impressive for a fighter born outside the United States.

Despite contemplating retirement in 2020, McGregor was scheduled for a rematch against Dustin Poirier from their 2014 clash on January 24, 2021. Unfortunately, he suffered his first knockout loss, receiving a six-month medical suspension. He fought Poirier a third time on July 10, 2021, at UFC 264, but lost via technical knockout in round one due to a broken tibia. While recuperating from this injury, it was announced 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, McGregor earned $3.285 million for his victory over Chad Mendes at UFC 189. Following this, on December 11, 2015, he earned $4.5 million by defeating Jose Aldo in just 13 seconds. On March 5, 2016, it is reported that he earned $5.6 million in his fight against Nate Diaz at UFC 196, repeating the same earning for their rematch at UFC 202. Additionally, McGregor collected approximately $7 million from his November 2016 match with Eddie Alvarez.

In October 2018, he reportedly earned around $50 million while fighting Khabib Nurmagomedov.

On January 18, 2020, McGregor made a notable return to the UFC, defeating Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. He was guaranteed $5 million for this fight, marking a UFC record at that time. He hinted in interviews that, depending on Pay Per View sales, his total earnings for the Cerrone match could potentially exceed $80 million, while Cerrone was guaranteed $2 million just to appear.

However, on January 23, 2021, McGregor faced Dustin Poirier again, where he was once more guaranteed $5 million, but the loss significantly impacted his potential earnings moving forward.

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match against Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Floyd Mayweather Fight Earnings

Transitioning from the MMA cage to the boxing ring, Conor faced undefeated champion Floyd Mayweather on August 26, 2017. This event turned out to be one of the most profitable PPV events ever, amassing 4.3 million buys.

For this fight, Conor had a guaranteed payout of $30 million. When accounting for PPV bonuses, merchandise sales, and other income, his total earnings exceeded $100 million. The excitement surrounding the match also enabled Conor to secure around $14 million in 2017 from endorsements with brands like Burger King, Beats by Dre, Anheuser-Busch, among others.

Assuming a tax rate of about 50% on his income, Conor’s net worth post-Floyd fight would have been around $85 million from the $100 million gross earnings.

If Conor had managed to defeat Mayweather, it could have opened the door for a rematch that might have led to another massive payday. It would not have been outrageous to estimate his demand for at least 50% of the revenue from such a future fight, potentially resulting in earnings between $200 million and $300 million.

On September 20, 2018, Conor declared that he had entered into an 8-fight agreement with the UFC. Although the specifics of the contract were not disclosed, it is believed to be worth at least $200 million at a minimum.

$600 Million Whiskey Company Sale

In 2018, McGregor introduced the Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey brand, launching it in both Ireland and the United States. Prior to the launch, partners gained Proximo Spirits as a 20% equity partner, a company well-known for holding the Jose Cuervo tequila brand. By mid-2020, Proximo increased its stake to 49% for $250 million.

In April 2021, McGregor and his partners sold their remaining 51% stake in Proper No. Twelve to Proximo Spirits. The deal could reach a total worth of $600 million, which includes the $250 million gained by the founders in the preceding year from the earlier arrangement with Proximo. Ultimately, should all targets be achieved over time, Conor’s total earnings from Proper No. Twelve would be around $200 million.

Road House Salary

For his role opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in the reboot of “Road House,” which aired on Prime, Conor received a salary exceeding $5.5 million. His specific mention of “over $5.5 million” stems from his desire to claim the record for the highest payment made to an athlete for their first acting role, with $5.5 million being the amount The Rock earned in 2001 for “The Mummy Returns.”

Personal Life

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