Recent revelations from the UFC anti-trust case have unveiled the impressive salary details of Conor McGregor for five of his notable fights, highlighting the immense financial success of the MMA icon. A report presented during the proceedings detailed the earnings of top UFC fighters from 2011 to 2016, with McGregor being a standout figure.
During this period, McGregor emerged as the premier name in the organization, with his financial records indicating that he amassed an astonishing total of $25 million from just five fights. His journey to significant earnings began in July 2015 when he headlined his first UFC pay-per-view event against Chad Mendes, bringing home a remarkable $3,285,000, which included a sizable discretionary bonus of $2.11 million.
In a much-anticipated clash with Jose Aldo, McGregor’s earnings ranged from $4,476,662 to $4,536,932, while Aldo earned $2,377,699. Even after a surprising submission defeat to Nate Diaz, McGregor still walked away with $5,576,315, before bouncing back in their rematch to secure $5,615,490. Diaz, for his part, earned $2,838,158 for their first encounter and $4,315,490 in the sequel.
Quick to return to the ring after avenging his loss to Diaz, McGregor captured the UFC lightweight title by defeating Eddie Alvarez, which added another impressive $6,812,374 to his overall earnings. However, since his defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021, the 36-year-old McGregor has remained on the sidelines.
Fans are buzzing with excitement over the possibility of McGregor’s return, with speculation surrounding a potential matchup against Logan Paul in India next year. The rumored purse for this fight is a staggering $250 million for both competitors, which could lead to yet another monumental payday for the Irish superstar.
