Conor McGregor has taken to social media to confirm he is in 'serious talks' to buy subscription-based content platform OnlyFans, years on from revealing his interest in investing in Manchester United
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09:04, 27 May 2025
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Conor McGregor supposedly has an interest in purchasing company OnlyFans
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Controversial UFC star Conor McGregor has hinted at splashing out on a new business venture, confirming an interest in buying adult subscription platform OnlyFans. This comes four years after the Irishman insisted he would do 'big things' amid rumoured investment in Manchester United.
The Dublin MMA fighter last stepped into the Octagon in 2021, where he suffered a first-round stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier. Throughout his fighting career, he has earned substantial wealth and wisely invested it away from his brawls.
Now, according to his social media profile, McGregor is looking to acquire the subscription-based platform OnlyFans, which is popular among sex workers and influencers.
As reported by Reuters, Fenix International Ltd is negotiating with an investor group to sell the adult content-driven company, which is valued at approximately £6billion. The online platform saw a remarkable surge in popularity during the pandemic, leading to a revenue increase from £275million in 2020 to £4.8bn in 2023.
Leonid Radvinsky, a Ukrainian-American entrepreneur, acquired OnlyFans in 2018 from a family in the UK. According to British records, he has taken at least £670m in dividends over the past three years as the company's sole shareholder. Current reports indicate that negotiations are underway for the business's sale.
A post regarding the potential sale appeared on Instagram on UFC icon McGregor's page, which the 36-year-old reshared with the comment: "I'm in serious talks to buy this."
No official sources have verified McGregor's interest, but it is noted that discussions with the mentioned investor group have been ongoing since March.
McGregor's wealth is estimated by Forbes to be around £30m, though some sources believe it to be closer to £150m. The Irish fighter has dabbled in numerous business ventures, having raked in nearly £80m from his UFC fights and a similar sum from his high-profile boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Conor McGregor
McGregor hasn't fought in the UFC since 2021(Image: Zuffa LLC)
McGregor launched Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey in 2018, and by 2021, he and two other investors cashed out their shares for an eye-watering £440m. Following that, McGregor introduced Forged Irish Stout, which has enjoyed success.
In 2019, he spent £1.7m on The Black Forge Inn pub in Dublin and is believed to have amassed a collection of establishments throughout the city.
The 36-year-old is also deeply involved with the sports recovery brand TIDL Sport and has developed and invested in McGregor FAST, a fitness programme app aimed at enhancing athletic performance.
In 2021, Premier League giants United became embroiled in the fallout of a proposed football Super League, and calls echoed for the Glazers, the club's owners, to sell.
McGregor took to social media, asking the question: "Hey guys, I'm thinking about buying Manchester United! What do you think?" This was followed by claims that read: "I am certainly interested in acquiring a sports team at some stage! Both Celtic and Man United are teams I like for sure. But I am open. I feel I could do big things for a club."
No investment came from this admission, in either the Red Devils or Celtic, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his company INEOS purchased a minority stake in the Red Devils in 2024.
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