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UFC champ Conor McGregor will earn $40 million by the end of 2016

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight champion Conor McGregor holds the promotion’s record for pay-per-view (PPV) buys, so it should come as no surprise that he also set the high-water mark for earnings, as well.

To the tune of about $40 million.

That’s a far cry from the chump change a “broke bum” like opponent Eddie Alvarez generates under the UFC banner (sample), despite holding the 155-pound title after beating the snot out of Brazilian banger Rafael dos Anjos back in July.

“Notorious” talks finances during the UFC 205 press conference (watch it):

“I feel by the time 2016 closes out, I’ll be closing in on $40 million.