Conor McGregor remains one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts—and one of its wealthiest athletes.
Ahead of his long-awaited UFC return against Max Holloway at UFC 329, the former two-division champion is back in the spotlight following several years away from the Octagon that included a devastating leg injury, an anti-doping suspension and ongoing legal battles. In November 2024, an Irish civil jury found McGregor liable for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand in a 2018 incident, ordering him to pay damages. McGregor has consistently denied the allegation, maintained the encounter was consensual and unsuccessfully appealed the verdict in 2025.
Learn more about McGregor’s net worth and how he built his fortune below.
How Much Does Conor McGregor Pay in Damages?
In November 2024, an Irish civil jury found McGregor liable for sexually assaulting Hand over an incident that took place at a Dublin hotel in December 2018. The jury awarded Hand €248,603.60 (about €250,000) in damages, and McGregor was later ordered to pay approximately €1.3 million in legal costs. Prosecutors had previously declined to pursue criminal charges, citing insufficient evidence to meet the criminal standard of proof.
Hand filed the civil lawsuit in 2021, alleging that McGregor sexually assaulted her after a company Christmas party, leaving her with extensive bruising and post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced Hand to do anything against her will and insisted the allegations were fabricated after they had consensual sex. His lawyer referred to Hand as a “gold digger,” alleging she made the claims for financial gain.
McGregor appealed the civil verdict, but in July 2025, Ireland’s Court of Appeal unanimously rejected all grounds of his appeal, leaving the damages award and costs order in place. He has continued to deny the allegations.
What Is Conor McGregor’s Net Worth?
McGregor, who made his MMA debut in 2008 at the age of 18, has a net worth of $200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
In a 2023 interview with UFC’s Megan Olivi, McGregor boasted, “I’m closing in on a billion now, I think I’m at about $650 million all in.” He added, “I think Forbes estimates that, but I’d probably do my own little check on that.”
What Are Conor McGregor’s Main Sources of Income?
Between 2015 and 2018, McGregor headlined five UFC events that each drew over 1 million pay-per-view purchases. His 2018 clash with Khabib Nurmagomedov set the record for the biggest UFC event ever, with 2.4 million buys. Beyond MMA, McGregor also stepped into the boxing ring against Floyd Mayweather in 2017. The highly anticipated bout, known as The Money Fight, saw Mayweather defeat McGregor in the 10th round, with the event racking up 5.3 million pay-per-view purchases worldwide.
In 2017, McGregor launched the Proper 12 Whiskey brand, which quickly gained popularity. In 2021, he reportedly received $150 million for selling his majority stake in the brand.
In addition to his fighting career and business ventures, McGregor ventured into acting. In March 2024, he starred alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in a reboot of the 1980s film Roadhouse, which debuted on Prime Video. McGregor was reportedly paid over $5.5 million for his role.
Is Conor McGregor Married?
Yes. McGregor married his longtime partner, Dee Devlin, in December 2025 after more than 17 years together. The couple, who first met in 2008, got engaged in August 2020 before tying the knot in a ceremony at the Vatican. They share four children together: Conor Jr., Croía, Rían and Mack.
Throughout McGregor’s UFC career, Devlin has remained one of his biggest supporters, regularly attending his fights and standing by his side during both his athletic achievements and legal challenges.
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