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Conor McGregor during F1 Monaco GP (Photo by Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Conor McGregor during F1 Monaco GP (Photo by Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
UFC Fighter Conor McGregor is one of the most prolific athletes in the sporting world. ‘The Notorious’ has not stepped into the Octagon since UFC 264 but is still one of the most valuable assets to the promotion. Despite only fighting twice in 2021, McGregor still managed to top the UFC charts for Pay-per-view buys that year. While the Irishman’s personality and trash-talking nature has certainly helped him in the Octagon, it has also garnered him a large fan following.
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McGregor’s social media accounts are regarded as one of the most valuable ones in sports. ‘The Notorious’ makes a handsome sum of money through his social media pages, which only adds to the profit from his other ventures. It’s been revealed that the Irishman currently nets around $149,000 for a sponsored post on his account.
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Conor McGregor leaving Blanchardstown Court, Dublin, where he is charged with dangerous driving in relation to an incident in west Dublin in March. Picture date: Thursday June 23, 2022. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Images via Getty Images)
Social Media Presence of Conor McGregor
The Irishman sports some remarkable numbers on his social media accounts. His personal Instagram account features an impressive 45.9 million followers and his Twitter account stacks up 9.4 million followers. This is no surprise as the Former Two-Division UFC Champion is quite active on his accounts, with physique updates and occasional call-outs.
McGregor also posts about his lavish lifestyle, as the 34-year-old has boosted his net worth rapidly since he first arrived in the UFC.
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McGregor has many business ventures outside the Octagon as well, which he promotes using his platform. His Whiskey company Proper Twelve Whiskey has soared to great success, which no doubt was influenced by the fighter’s promotion of it through his social media pages.
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CANNES, FRANCE – JUNE 20: Conor McGregor attends as Spotify hosts an evening of music with star-studded performances with DJ Pee .Wee aka Anderson .Paak and Kendrick Lamar, during Cannes Lions 2022 at Spotify Beach on June 20, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Antony Jones/Getty Images for Spotify)
The Irishman’s brand is certainly still on the rise. However, his recent UFC record is certainly not something the Former-Two-Division Champ will be proud of. ‘The Notorious’ is set to make his highly talked about UFC return soon, as he will be looking to prove that he is still a title contender. When do you think McGregor will return to the Octagon? Who do you think the Irishman’s return fight should be against? Let us know in the comments below.
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