Newly disclosed documents, obtained by Bloody Elbow, have shed light on the substantial earnings of UFC superstar Conor McGregor during the period from 2011 to 2016. These documents reveal that McGregor is believed to have earned nearly $20 million for his participation in nine UFC bouts during this time frame.

These earnings encompass several high-profile fights, including bouts against Eddie Alvarez, José Aldo, and two encounters with Nate Diaz. Notably, McGregor's fights were not only lucrative for him but also generated significant revenue for the UFC. The five pay-per-view events headlined by McGregor during this period amassed over $54 million in gate receipts alone, underscoring his immense commercial impact on the organization. While McGregor only took home a small percentage of that revenue while the UFC raked in the money.

McGregor's earnings not only reflect his own success but also underscore the significant revenue he generated for the UFC during this period. His ability to draw massive pay-per-view numbers and generate substantial revenue for the organization has cemented his status as one of the most influential and financially successful fighters in the history of mixed martial arts.

The disclosed earnings from McGregor's early UFC career offer a rare glimpse into the financial intricacies of the sport and the immense commercial impact of its biggest stars. As the legal battle between fighters and the UFC continues to unfold, these financial disclosures provide valuable insight into the complex relationship between athletic prowess, commercial success, and the ongoing legal challenges within the world of mixed martial arts.

In addition to McGregor's earnings, the ongoing legal battle between the UFC and former and current UFC fighters is a significant development in the world of mixed martial arts. As part of a class-action lawsuit filed against the UFC by more than 1,200 MMA fighters, the earnings of some of UFC's top fighters from 2011 to 2016 have been disclosed in newly filed documents. The fighters, who competed in UFC from December 2010 to June 2017, are alleging that UFC “abused its power to suppress wages in violation of U.S. antitrust law.” While UFC attempted to get the lawsuit thrown out, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the motion, paving the way for a potentially landmark trial.

The financial disclosures from the lawsuit shed light on the substantial earnings of UFC fighters during the 2011-2016 period. McGregor's earnings, in particular, have sparked significant attention, given his status as one of the most influential and financially successful fighters in the history of mixed martial arts. The legal battle between the fighters and the UFC underscores the complex relationship between athletic prowess, commercial success, and the ongoing legal challenges within the sport.

The disclosed earnings from McGregor's early UFC career highlight the immense commercial impact he had on the organization, as well as the broader financial intricacies of the sport. McGregor's earnings not only reflect his own success but also underscore the significant revenue he generated for the UFC during this period. As the legal battle between fighters and the UFC continues, these financial disclosures provide valuable insight into the complex relationship between athletic prowess, commercial success, and the ongoing legal challenges within the world of mixed martial arts.