Recent revelations from the UFC anti-trust lawsuit have brought to light the impressive financial earnings of Conor McGregor, one of the most recognized figures in mixed martial arts. The findings detailed the payouts of top UFC fighters between 2011 and 2016, with McGregor being a standout star during that period.
As the face of the organization at the time, McGregor’s financial records showed that he earned an astonishing $25 million from just five UFC fights. His first significant financial gain occurred in July 2015, when he headlined his inaugural UFC pay-per-view event against Chad Mendes. That event saw him earning a total of $3,285,000, which included a remarkable discretionary bonus of $2.11 million.
In a much-anticipated clash with Jose Aldo, McGregor’s earnings ranged between $4,476,662 and $4,536,932, while Aldo received $2,377,699 for his efforts. Despite experiencing a shocking submission defeat to Nate Diaz, McGregor still walked away with $5,576,315. He later avenged that loss in a rematch, earning $5,615,490, while Diaz earned $2,838,158 and $4,315,490 in their two encounters.
After swiftly bouncing back from the Diaz defeat, McGregor captured the UFC lightweight title by defeating Eddie Alvarez, adding another $6,812,374 to his already impressive earnings. However, since his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021, the 36-year-old fighter has remained out of action.
Fans are buzzing with excitement over the possibility of McGregor’s return, as speculation mounts about a potential fight against Logan Paul in India next year. The rumored purse for this matchup is a staggering $250 million for both fighters, which could lead to yet another significant payday for the Irish superstar.
