Best Paid Athlete: UFC MMA Legend Conor McGregor KO’s Pandemic

The best-paid athlete of 2020 is UFC MMA legend, Conor McGregor. When ‘pandemic life’ hit athletes hard, Conor got back up and said: “You hit like a bitch.” Next, the Notorious MMA knocked out the pandemic.

For the first time ever Irish mixed martial artist, Conor McGregor is the highest-paid athlete in the world. In 2020, the controversial athlete raked in $180 million.

The pandemic may have sidelined athletes or forced them to play to empty seats, Conor McGregor proved 2020 was just as financially competitive as years prior.

Curious how Conor did it? Discover what artists and athletes can learn from the Notorious MMA?

UFC Legend Conor McGregor Best-Paid Athlete in Pandemic Year 2020

Despite the pandemic in 2020, the 10 highest-paid athletes in the world took home $1.05 billion during the past 12 months, 28% more than last year’s top earners.

At the top of that list is Irish mixed-martial artist Conor McGregor, with a total of $180 million over the last 12 months. McGregor made $158 million outside of…