Challenged by a YouTuber, what could McGregor buy with the almost R$260 million offered? See list

C. McGregor (left) and A. Attar (right) after the UFC 246. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @audieattar

After beating former NBA player Nate Robinson in a celebrity boxing challenge, Jake Paul is dreaming even bigger. North American YouTube phenomenon, the influencer now has his eye on Conor McGregor, MMA star. To get the attention of the 'Notório', the YouTuber offered the 'trifle' of US$50 million (approximately R$257 million) to the Irish.

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To get an idea of the amount of money involved in the utopian superfight, our team prepared a list of what can be bought with the 'jackpot'. Check out:

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1) Acquire the most expensive painting in the history of Brazil

The famous Brazilian painting Abaporu is valued at almost US$50 million. Photo: Reproduction

For those linked to art, the value offered to Conor McGregor would be enough to acquire 'Abaporu', a painting painted by the artist Tarsila do Amaral and given to her husband – the writer Oswald de Andrade – in 1928. The painting gained worldwide fame and, during an exhibition at MoMA (Museu de Arte Moderna de Nova York), was valued at US$45 million (five million less than that offered to McGregor).

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2) Take five sightseeing trips to space

Image of Auroa Station. Photo: Reproduction

Space travel for tourism is an impossible dream for any human being, until now. However, the desire to become reality for millionaires from 2022 onwards. According to Orion Space, in the coming years, it will be possible to live the experience of 'walking' outside the Earth and spending 12 days on the modular space station, Aurora Station. All of this will be possible for approximately US$9,5 million. Conor could then buy the package five times.

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3) Acquire almost two copies of the most expensive helicopter in the world

McGregor, who lives a life of luxury and ostentation, probably wouldn't mind buying one – or almost two – models of the Airbus H225, the most expensive helicopter in the world. Valued at US$27 million, the aircraft has capacity for 24 fighters and can reach 857km/h.

4) Spending more than a year staying in a suite costing US$100 a night in Vegas

A daily stay at the Empathy Suite is valued at US$100. Photo: Reproduction

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If Conor wanted to get away from Ireland and spend just over a year living in the most expensive suite in the world, he could. With daily rates of approximately US$100, the Empathy Suite is the dream of many hotel admirers. Located at the Palms Casino Resort, in Las Vegas (USA), the room – or mansion – measures 836m². The place has a swimming pool, games room and other perks.

5) Buy five Bugatti – La Voiture Noire, worth R$50 million, each

The Bugatti – La Voiture Noire was considered the most expensive car of the year in 2019. Photo: Reproduction

Recognized as the most expensive car of the year 2019, McGregor could include five models of Bugatti – La Voiture Noire in his extensive car collection. Valued at around R$50 million per unit, the Irishman would be able to buy five models of the item that is the dream of thousands of vehicle enthusiasts.

6) 51 thousand PlayStation 5 units

In Brazil, the PlayStation 5 costs, on average, R$5. Photo: Reproduction

Considered the new consumer dream of many 'gamers', the PlayStation 5 arrived in Brazil at a price that is not affordable for a large part of the population. With an average price of R$5, the value would not be a problem for Conor. With the value offered by Jake Paul, the notorious would be able to buy more than 50 thousand units of the console, with almost R$260 million.

7) Approximate value of the Vasco da Gama squad for the 2020 season

Vasco da Gama's squad, in 2020, is valued at more than R$260 thousand. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

In just one fight, Conor McGregor could receive the equivalent of the value of Vasco da Gama's squad for the 2020 season. According to UOL, the group from the Rio club, this year, is valued at R$261,3 million, occupying 10th place among the Championship's elite teams Brazilian.

8) Win an auction for one of Jimi Hendrix's guitars

One of J. Hendrix's guitars was auctioned for around R$1 million. Photo: Reproduction

In 2020, one of the iconic Jimi Hendrix's guitars went up for auction. If he is interested in music, McGregor could easily leave the place sporting one of the artist's instruments, who died in 1970. At the time, the model sold was a GWS Auctions, bought for US$216 thousand (around R$1,1 million)

9) Buy more than 1,5 million bottles of Conor McGregor's Whiskey

D. White (left) and C. McGregor (right) toasted during the press conference with Proper Twelve. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @thenotoriousmma

many fans of Conor McGregor They know that a large part of the Irishman's profits – outside of fights – come from companies created by the MMA phenomenon. One of the fighter's investments was in the production of his own brand of Whiskey. Sold on average for US$29,90, the amount that would be received by the 'Notorious' to face Jake Paul it would be enough to buy more than 1,6 million bottles.

10) Around 16 times the amount received at UFC 246

McGregor (right) lands a kick on Cerrone (left). Photo: Reproduction / Facebook @ufc

Not counting the bonuses and percentage on pay-per-view, Conor McGregor earned US$3 million to climb into the octagon in UFC 246, held in January 2020. At the time, the athlete was making his return to Ultimate after more than a year away. To face Paul, the Irishman would receive more than 15 times the price charged to play against Donald Cerrone.