Posted 7/13/2026
If you missed it—because if you blinked, you probably did—Conor McGregor made his return to the octagon after a five-year absence to face off against Max Holloway. The fight didn't last the amount of time that it took McGregor to walk to the ring with the tune of "Hypnotize" by The Notorious B.I.G. echoing over the loudspeakers. The fight was heralded as McGregor's attempt to cement his legacy as one of the best MMA fighters ever. With rigorous training, he battled back from a broken left leg that many thought had ended his career. Ironically, it was McGregor's other leg that buckled.
Naturally, questions arose as to whether or not McGregor was looking for a quick payday. The buildup to the event led fans to believe the bout would be exceptional; however, it materialized into anything but. Max Holloway quickly asked the referee to end the bout as he noticed McGregor's discomfort in the opening seconds of the first round. Officially, the fight ended as a TKO, in 69 seconds, in what may have been the biggest upset in UFC history.
McGregor pocketed a small fortune for his efforts, being guaranteed a base salary of at least 15 million dollars. Early estimates make his total take considerably more after pay-per-view revenue, sponsorships, and promotional bonuses are factored in. Ticket sales for UFC 329 brought in a record-shattering 26.4 million dollars alone.
Prior to the fight, McGregor was already an extremely wealthy man. He took on famed boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. in what was deemed the "Billion-Dollar" fight, earning upwards of 100 million dollars. He and his partners also sold a majority stake in their whiskey brand, Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey, with McGregor taking home over 100 million dollars. Conor McGregor is reportedly worth 200 million dollars.
