Conor mcgregor continues to earn millions during his ufc hiatus, from legal settlements to bold new ventures. · conor mcgregor has not taken demetrious johnson’s dig about his fighting career lightly. · conor mcgregor is still one of the wealthiest athletes on the planet despite not competing in any sports over the past four years, instead finding himself embroiled in a number of controversies since then. After johnson questioned why mcgregor still fights despite his $500 million fortune, the irish superstar went on a fiery rant on x, taking shots at the former ufc champion in the pettiest way imaginable. Discover how the star stays wealthy without throwing a punch. · despite his businesses bleeding millions, conor mcgregor remains as defiant as ever, so whats fueling his unshakable confidence? · three years after topping forbes list of the worlds richest athletes, conor mcgregor is nowhere to be found on the 2024 chart for the second straight year. Mcgregor had been the lone mma. In 2024, his return to the ufc against michael chandler at ufc 303 reportedly earned him a base pay of $5 million.