One big question: Just how much money did each athlete make from Saturday’s fight?
In 2021, McGregor made a disclosed $5 million for losing against Poirier.
But when it comes to fighters' take-home pay, the situation gets complicated fast.
Here’s what we know about the size of the purse and how much athletes actually get to keep.
A UFC spokesperson didn’t follow up on a request for information after initially responding to a CNET inquiry.
How much did the winner – and loser – make in the McGregor vs. Poirier fight?
Similar to the UFC, the Nevada State Athletic commission doesn’t officiallyrelease fighter purseinformation.
In the same fight, Poirier made $1 million.
This doesn’t include revenue from McGregor’s share of pay-per-view earnings.
Why didn’t the winner of the McGregor vs. Poirier UFC fight automatically make more money?
UFC’s more popular fighters make more money depending on the revenue and audience they generate.
McGregor is – by leaps and bounds – the UFC’s greatest draw.
The UFC’s top five most-viewed PPV fights all featured McGregor in the main event.
Likewise, in raising his profile, Poirier increased his earnings potential by defeating McGregor in a high-profile bout.
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How much of the purse do UFC fighters get to keep?
This number is low compared with other professional sports.
McGregor is a special exception and earns considerably more than other UFC athletes.
(Mayweather won on a technical knockout and bagged $275 million, Forbes reported.)
Where does the money for the UFC purse come from?
The money that funds the UFC comes from multiple sources.
A large majority of these athletes are on contract with the UFC.
Each time they fight, they’re guaranteed to earn a specified sum.
The UFC also holds TV contracts that at one time were worth anestimated $1 billion.
Why are there so many UFC fights in Las Vegas?
It helps that the UFC’s headquarters is also located in Las Vegas.
“We’re going to build our own hotel.
