UFC is the pioneer when it comes to organizing fights in MMA. Moreover, not only is it best at attracting and signing talent but also pays their superstars jaw dropping sum of money. Despite of it UFC is always facing controversy when it comes to fighter pay. However, they still pay their superstars a decent sum of money. Conor McGregor is one of such superstars.
McGregor is the highest PPV seller in UFC and he is one of the top earners in UFC. However, is he the highest earner in the UFC? McGregor has not fought inside the octagon since his horrific leg break injury against Dustin Poirier.
Thus, fans are wondering whether McGregor is the highest paid fighter in the UFC roster. In recent years, many fighters are emerging as a great candidate for the highest earner in the UFC. Since the fighters are more active as well as have a better track record when it comes to winning than McGregor.
Is Conor McGregor the top dog in UFC?
McGregor’s meteoric rise began with a dazzling first-round TKO victory over Marcus Brimage, a triumph that earned him a substantial £55,000 payday. This sum included a £6,000 base purse, an additional £6,000 win bonus, and an impressive £43,000 Knockout of the Night bonus. McGregor fought his way to a UFC lightweight championship and featherweight championship. He even became the first UFC double division champion.
Since that momentous debut, McGregor’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. McGregor made his journey since than and how he became highest PPV seller. Furthermore, the Irishman also made his name as a brilliant trash talker and this is why fans look forward to his fight more than of any other fighter. McGregor made 3.04 million: $3 million for his fight against Dustin Poirier and another $40,000 in sponsorship bonuses. Thus, McGregor is the highest earner in the UFC.
Which was McGregor’s highest earning fight
Conor McGregor is one of the biggest UFC star. Despite of him being an MMA fighter, his biggest paycheck came from his boxing fight against Floyd Mayweather. McGregor earned around $100 million for his fight against Floyd Mayweather. ‘Notorious’ was really impressive in his performance and shocked many fans and experts by going many rounds against one of the greatest boxers of the world.
Furthermore, McGregor’s highest-earning fight within the UFC was against his bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov. Despite his defeat, McGregor still pocketed an astonishing $28,480,000 in his encounter with Nurmagomedov.
