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“25 Things UFC Fighter Conor McGregor Actually Throws His Millions At - TheTravel” plus 1 more

“25 Things UFC Fighter Conor McGregor Actually Throws His Millions At - TheTravel” plus 1 more


25 Things UFC Fighter Conor McGregor Actually Throws His Millions At - TheTravel

Posted: 13 Nov 2019 12:00 AM PST

Conor McGregor is the epitome of a rags to riches story! If you aren't familiar with his story, then it's definitely one worth listening to. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, McGregor was raised with very little money, however, he has managed to become the richest MMA fighter in the world.

McGregor has mentioned how he went from collecting unemployment during his earlier years back in Ireland to now being worth over $85 million, says Wealthy Gorilla. The MMA fighter now spends his time and money on just about anything and everything he wants! From cars, private jets, lavish vacations, and a sickening wardrobe, here are the 25 things Conor McGregor spends his millions on.

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25 His Own Yacht

Via Versus

Conor McGregor is not one to keep things on the down-low, and we don't blame him in the slightest. Although the MMA fighter keeps things as humble as he can, he enjoys showing off what his hard work has paid for. According to Southland Post, he recently purchased a yacht for $12 million in cash! McGregor also named the boat "188", which was a play on the $188 he would receive each month in unemployment back home in Ireland.

24 Endless Jewelry

Via Bloody Elbow

If you follow Conor McGregor on any of his social media platforms, then you know that the fighter likes to show off his bling! After his $30 million gain from his fight with Floyd Mayweather, it's no surprise that he is spending it on jewelry galore. According to Upscale Hype, one of his many jewelry purchases recently included a $25,000 Cartier necklace, that he was later spotted wearing while partying in Ibiza, Spain. The fighter is known to enjoy an array of necklaces, bracelets, watches and of course, jewelry for his loved ones as well.

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23 Top-Notch Cycling Gear

Via Pinterest

Conor McGregor trains in a lot of different ways in order to stay in tip-top shape, and when you are one of the best MMA fighters in the world, you got to keep up with the workouts. Although Conor McGregor keeps busy in the gym, he has also taken to cycling for some good 'ole exercise. According to Air Of In, Conor McGregor has been working closely with former Irish road cycling champion Julia Dalby as part of his weekly workout routines. This means a lot of cycling gear, including top-notch bikes and fitness attire to go along with it.

22 Private Jet

Via MMA Mania

Learning how to fight in the ring has really brought Conor McGregor a lot of success, especially when you get to sit back and relax in a private jet! According to Irish Mirror, Conor McGregor has found himself exclusively flying private and has not turned back! The fighter was spotted departing Dublin in a private jet, which can easily cost thousands upon thousands of dollars for a round trip flight on a private aircraft, so it's definitely not cheap.

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21 Not One, But Two Rolls Royce

Via District Magazine

Conor McGregor has made sure that his hard-earned cash goes to a fabulous car collection! The MMA fighter doesn't just own one Rolls Royce, but two, and that's only one model, it doesn't end there. According to The Sun, McGregor has mentioned his love for that particular luxury car brand, and how he intends to continue adding them to his fleet of collectibles in the future. If you are going to splurge on a car, it's obviously best to do it on a Rolls Royce Phantom of all cars.

20 Shopping

Via Pinterest

When you have a net worth of nearly $100 million, shopping becomes part of your daily lifestyle, and for Conor McGregor, it's one that he's incorporated quite well! Not only does the fighter enjoy shopping for himself in countless stores across the United Kingdom, and the United States, but he also splurges on others too! According to TMZ Sports, Conor McGregor recently took his partner and mother of his son, Dee Devlin on a Louis Vuitton shopping spree in New York City. Not too shabby!

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19 Custom Gym

Via Pbs

When you're a top contender in the world of MMA fighting, then training is a must, especially when you have a major reputation to uphold. Luckily for the 30-year-old, he has his very own custom-built gym at home. According to MMAMania, Conor McGregor has his very own boxing ring along with a proper gym in his home, suited with everything you need from weights, cardio machines and artwork in honour of his fight against Floyd Mayweather back in 2017. In addition, McGregor, of course, has his gym decorated with none other than the Irish flag colours painted on the walls.

18 Travelling With Friends

Via Goss.Ie

When you've got enough money to last a lifetime or five, then it's only customary that you share the wealth with those around you. In Conor McGregor's case, he does just that! The father of one is known to head on trips and fly out his close friends and family, including his most recent trip out of Dublin. According to The Sun, McGregor and his friend, Jonathan Murray, travelled from Crumlin, Ireland to the island of Tenerife, with their kids to get some much-needed relaxation time!

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17 Sunglasses Collection

Via Grailed

Conor McGregor knows how to look good, and he does it well with an insane sunglasses collection! The fighter has been seen sporting some of the most luxurious sunglasses on the market, from brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Dior, and more, McGregor is definitely into looking fresh, or protecting his eyes from the sun, who knows! His most recent purchase consisted of a new pair of Gucci GG0087S Aviator sunglasses that retail for nearly $800, says Now The Glasses.

16 Rolex Watches

Via Rob's Rolex Chronicles

In addition to Conor McGregor being a heavyweight MMA champion, he's also a heavyweight Rolex collector. Rolex is the creme de la creme when it comes to timepieces, and McGregor has made sure to add a few to his own collection. According to Becker Time, Conor McGregor has a Rolex collection worth well over $800,000, including his most recent Rolex purchase that he had custom made for himself in celebration of his 30th birthday back in July 2018. Now that's one way to bring in the big 30!

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15 Suit Collection

Via Goss.Ie

When you're worth millions, you have to look the part, and Conor McGregor sure does know how to do just that. The fighter is notorious for his insane suit collection, many of which are custom made by designers that aren't cheap. According to GQ, McGregor's collection costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, and luckily for those who love his look, they can actually bid on some past suits of his that go straight to charity! Not only does he always look dashing, even at his MMA weigh-ins and face-to-face meetings, but he's forever giving back in the best ways possible.

14 $2.5 Million Lamborghini

Via Best Ten News

Conor McGregor may own a plethora of Royce Rolls and other cars, but one that really stands out is his custom made Lamborghinis, yes, Lamborghinis, meaning more than one! According to Best Ten News, the MMA fighter has one Lamborghini that stands out the most out of all of them, and that is his khaki green Huracan, which is estimated to have cost him nearly $2.5 million after all customizations. Green appears to be one of his most loved colours when it comes to cars, and we can only imagine it has to do with his love for his home country.

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13 Boys' Trip To Ibiza

Via WSBuzz

When Conor McGregor is not in the ring winning game after game, or training in the gym for his next big fight, he is hanging out with his close friends and travelling! After McGregor's big gain of $30 million in the Mayweather fight, he joined his mates in Ibiza for his childhood friend's wedding. According to The Sun, the fighter partied it up with his close friends and girlfriend in celebration of a friend's wedding only a few weeks after the big fight! Although many fighters take a little time to recover after a major fight, it appears Conor McGregor is not one of them.

12 Gourmet Meals 30,000 Feet In Air

Via MMA Fury

Conor McGregor doesn't just have to take care of his body with rigorous workouts and exercise, but also with what he eats! When you are one of the most popular UFC fighters in the world, you don't eat just anything but the best food there is! As seen on a shot on McGregor's Instagram, @NotoriousMMA, he and son Conor Jack McGregor Jr. were photographed eating a gourmet meal while flying on a private jet! Despite being 30,000 feet in the air, McGregor makes sure to get the best of the best whenever he can.

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11  A Second Private Jet

Via UpscaleHype

As if one private jet wasn't enough, Conor McGregor has also recently been seen boarding a second jet of his, says Upscale Hype. According to the source, the G-CHMF Cessna 560 XL, which Conor McGregor is posing ever so casually on, is worth anywhere between $16 to $30 million. In McGregor's case, when you can buy two private jets from the pay of just one single fight, you do just that, and we certainly don't blame him for travelling in style, whatsoever.

10 Sneaker Collection

Via UpscaleHype

When it comes to sporting some pretty fresh kicks, then you can guarantee yourself that Conor McGregor will always be wearing nothing less. The MMA fighter has posted an array of shots showing off his extensive sneaker collection from quite a lot of familiar names. According to Sneaker Freaker, McGregor doesn't just opt for a sports sneaker but also splurges for some high-end shoe game from designers such as Comme Des Garcons, Gucci and of course the popular Christian Louboutin.

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9 Healthy Organic Food

Via Pinterest

It is by no means a surprise to see Conor McGregor getting his daily fix of healthy smoothies! Keeping your body in top shape is a must when you're a pro-MMA fighter, and eating clean is a big part of that! According to Irish Mirror, much of Conor McGregor's diet consists of "good quality meats, good-quality greens, and a green smoothie", that keeps him in shape and full of energy! With that being said it looks as if it's definitely working, especially considering how much success McGregor has been having in the last few years.

8 Custom Bentley

Via HotCars

Next up on the list is yet another car! Conor McGregor doesn't seem to hold back when it comes to cars, and we don't blame him. This time around McGregor can be seen sitting comfortably against his very own custom Bentley! According to Auto Moto TV, the fighter dished out a whopping $300,000 for this beauty with customizations. Bentleys are at the top of the car pyramid when it comes to luxury, so it's no surprise to see McGregor buying the best of the best when it comes to his wheels.

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7 Yacht Trips

Via @TheNotoriousMMA

When you own your very own yacht that cost $12 million, you definitely put it to use, and that's exactly what Conor McGregor does! According to the fighter's Instagram, @NotoriousMMA, he and his girlfriend, Dee Devlin, took a yacht trip in Europe last year in celebration of his partner's birthday. This was also the same time the two announced they would be expanding their family as they were expecting their second child, says Irish Mirror, making it what we can only imagine a memorable vacation.

6 Partying

Via Business Insider

There is no fun when it comes to all work and no play, which is exactly why Conor McGregor doesn't seem to live his life according to that saying. The successful MMA fighter is known for having a good time, and that's not just because of his Irish roots. According to MMA Focus, McGregor was partying it up in New York City to promote his UFC return just before his fight against Kahbib Nurmagovedov back in October 2018. This isn't the first time he's been out on the scene, Conor McGregor loves to live it up quite often whether he's promoting his products, attending events or simply out to have a good time.

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5 Grooming

Via Pinterest

The notorious MMA fighter is known for his immaculate beard, however, with a mane that majestic, it's important to take good care of it! In Conor McGregor's case, he knows how to keep things fresh at all times. A beard like McGregor's would require a lot of care, says Regal Gentlemen, which the fighter obviously has professionally kept, from monthly trims and products that keep it clean and fresh. This left fans surprised when he fully shaved it off back in May of 2017, says Irish Mirror, however, he has since let it grow back out and he looks like his old self!

4 UFC Equipment

Via The Mirror

The UFC industry is definitely not cheap, and much like any other professional sport requires a lot of upkeep in regards to equipment costs. From keeping his own gym pristine, and the gear required to constantly keep in shape and practice for his fights, Conor McGregor can easily spend thousands a month on clothing, boxing gear and facilities in order to maintain his fighter physique, says Business Insider. Sports don't come cheap, however, it must help when you make millions from one match.

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3 Coaches & Trainers

Via @ConorMcgregor

In addition to equipment and gear, Conor McGregor also has a team that works with him day in and day out to keep him ready for his next matches. According to GiveMeSport, Conor McGregor mentioned how his current training camp made up of skilled coaches and trainers costs nearly $300,000, which is a pretty hefty price tag for keeping in shape. Despite his massive success, remaining one of the most popular UFC fighters to date is definitely something that comes at a price.

2 Real Estate

Via Goss.Ie

Conor McGregor is also known for his good taste in real estate! Despite having his own home back in his hometown of Dublin, Ireland, he also owns several other properties across the world, one of which was recently purchased! According to MMAMania, Conor McGregor spent $2 million on a custom vacation home in Spain, where he and his family and friends vacation when he has the time off. If that weren't grand enough, he and girlfriend Dee Devlin threw a carnival-themed party at their Dublin estate, which is nothing short of a castle!

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1 His Family

Via PEOPLE

When it comes down to Conor McGregor and his career as an MMA fighter, there is one thing that he dishes out on that will always be worth it, and that is his family! McGregor and girlfriend have been together for a few years now, and have a son, Conor McGregor Jr. together, and daughter, says PEOPLE. Despite the cars, yachts, and jets, McGregor takes care of those he loves, which is truly a testament to the kind of person he is. Conor McGregor is the perfect example of making it big, keeping things big all while staying humble and hardworking!

The International North-South Transport Corridor - IPP-REVIEW

Posted: 15 Apr 2019 12:00 AM PDT

One of Eurasia's largest connectivity projects is taking off. The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a major transit route designed to facilitate the carriage of goods from Mumbai in India to Helsinki in Finland, using Iranian ports and railroads, which Tehran plans to connect to those of Azerbaijan and Russia and its Baltic ports. Those links could give Russia rail connectivity to both the Persian Gulf and the Indian rail network.

Russia, Iran and India founded and laid the groundwork for the project between 2000 and 2002. Subsequently, other countries joined the project. They included Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Bulgaria. With countries in the Caucuses, South Europe, West Asia and Central Asia joining the INSTC, it is envisaged as one of Eurasia's most important connectivity ventures.

The INSTC is not and cannot be a counterpoise to China's Belt and Road Imitative (BRI). Apart from India, all the countries involved in the INSTC are on the BRI. They also have far stronger trading ties with China than with India. Indeed, the INSTC was conceived long before Xi Jinping had arrived on the world scene as China's president in 2012, inaugurated the BRI in 2013, expanded it to include more than 65 countries in five years and set China on the path to "great power".

Operationalized in January 2018 — with a new Iranian rail link filling a connectivity gap, the INSTC could connect South and West Asia to the Caucuses, South Europe and Central Asia, and to the Persian Gulf and the Indian rail network. It could also cut down transport time and costs. Running from north to south across Eurasia, it could complement and cut across the BRI, which runs from east to west.

On March 6, 2019, Iran and 12 other countries, including India, Russia, Turkey, Tajikistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Oman, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Syria, held two days of meetings in Tehran to coordinate work on INSTC. All these countries are located along the Corridor. A  164-kilometer rail project linking the two Iranian cities of Qazvin and Rasht was inaugurated by President Hassan Rouhani. The Qazvin-Rasht line fills a missing link in the INSTC.

The INSTC is envisaged as  a 7,200-km-long multi-mode network of ship, rail, and road route for moving freight between India, Iran, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Central Asia and Europe. The countries involved hope that the Corridor will increase trade connectivity between major cities such as Mumbai, Moscow, Tehran, Baku, Bandar Abbas and Astrakhan. This transit network could allow all these countries to bypass the Suez Canal on the way to Europe and could become the basis for expanded Russian influence in Central and South Asia. The Corridor is the shortest multimodal transport route linking the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf via Iran to Russia and Europe. The Corridor will help reduce the costs of   transferring goods from India to Russia and Europe via Iran. Simultaneously it will provide an alternative connectivity route to countries in Central Asia and the Caucasus.

The central link for INSTC would be the railway line from Russia through Azerbaijan to Iran. The inauguration of the INSTC in January 2018 was marked by the first shipment of cargo from India to Russia via the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, which is not a deep water port. In contrast, Chabahar, the Iranian port which is being developed by India, can handle very large and heavily loaded ships.

Russia has a special interest in the progress of the Corridor. Buffeted by western economic sanctions since it invaded Ukraine in 2014, it could benefit by developing commercial ties with the Caspian littoral states. On August 12, 2018, the leaders of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkmenistan signed the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea. All these states are members of the INSTC. And the Caspian agreement links their interests in the Caspian with the Corridor.

On February 5, 2019, India and Russia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the INSTC. Both share an interest in fast-tracking the project to increase their links to other areas via Iran. India also hopes to gain some advantages over its main rival China, across Central Asia and in the Indian Ocean region.


Finance for the INSTC poses problems. Given the high risks involved, many private sector players are reluctant to invest in the project.


Meanwhile, India and Iran are looking at connectivity across Central Asia to Europe. India's development of Iran's Chabahar port marks one of the most important connectivity projects in Eurasia. Chabahar is not merely of interest to India, which has used it to cross Pakistan's transit hurdle and to ship food to war-torn Afghanistan. The Caspian and Central Asian powers also have great interest in Chabahar because it could open more than one trading doors for them across Eurasia. In fact, Chabahar could be the starting point of the INSTC.

For Iran, which wants to build several connectivity corridors, the INSTC serves as the shortest route to Europe and Turkey. At the moment, the Corridor is not in the vicinity of regional conflicts such as the Armenian-Azeri conflicts over Nagorhno Karabakh and Nakhichevan. Running through Russia, the INSTC would offer Iran the easiest transit through Central Asia to West European markets. With Russia and Azerbaijan, Iran is already building a railway corridor. Together with that railway, the INSTC could facilitate efforts made by Iran and Azerbaijan to become regional transit and trading hubs.

Partly because of its geopolitical location, partly because of Chabahar port, Iran could emerge as a major player along the INSTC. One reason is that India and Afghanistan will also benefit from the Corridor because of their good ties with Iran. Chabahar is India's most viable gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia. Chabahar and the INSTC could help India increase trade with Central Asia, which currently stands at USD 11.9 billion. The INSTC would also facilitate the import by India of minerals, metals, oil and gas from Central Asian countries to boost its manufacturing economy.

An Indian rail project linking Chabahar to Zahedan on the Iranian border will be extended to Zaranj in Afghanistan. The INSTC will open up India's access to mineral-rich, landlocked Afghanistan and Central Asian states, while paving their way to the Arabian Sea.

Afghanistan shares borders with Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, but inadequate supply networks have resulted in low volumes of trade between these countries. The proposed new railway lines will enable Afghanistan to act as the bridge between Central Asia and the world's markets and give its trade ties with all these countries a much-needed boost. Afghanistan's rail connection with Chabahar would highlight a huge breakthrough in Eurasian connectivity. That in itself could give impetus to its economic progress and political stability.

The INSTC has been hobbled by two outstanding factors. First, all the countries involved do not share common borders. Even its founders — Russia, India and Iran — are not neighbors. That fact in itself makes it hard to build the Corridor. There have also been disagreements between them on how to develop it. That more countries have signed on only exacerbates those two problems — even if it is clear that several countries could benefit from the completed corridor. Second, the project failed to take off because of the international sanctions against Iran's nuclear program between 2006 and 2016. Plans to go ahead with the Corridor were made after the lifting of sanctions on Iran.

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, India and Oman then signed the Ashgabat Agreement (Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan). This is a multimodal transport accord for creating an international transport and transit corridor which could facilitate the carriage of goods between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf. Ashgabat gave impetus to the INSTC.

What is the outlook for INSTC then? Finance for the INSTC poses problems. Given the high risks involved, many private sector players are reluctant to invest in the project. But some multilateral organizations are backing the INSTC. The Asian Development Bank has given credit to Azerbaijan for the development of its rail link to Iran. Japan, once a possible stakeholder, withdrew when Trump announced sanctions against Iran in 2017. At present, different track gauges in the countries concerned pose another problem. The design of the INSTC currently suggests limited opportunities for scaling up businesses. To sustain trade, it would be necessary to build towns, ports and even hotels along the route.

Chabahar and the INSTC have opened many windows of economic opportunity in Eurasia. How best to give substance to these opportunities will remain the main challenge before the countries involved in this major connectivity project. If they meet their own expectations, the INSTC could become a game-changer in South, West, Central Asia and Europe.

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