Conor McGregor has fulfilled another prophecy.

The combat sports superstar is claiming to be the new face at the top of the mountain when it comes to the world's highest paid athletes, overtaking Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Irishman made the claim after he was unveiled as the new face of Burger King. McGregor famously met Ronaldo in 2016 and told the Real Madrid frontman that he'll soon overtake him on the Forbes Rich List.

Making deals and TAKING deals! Kings recognise Kings! Congrats to @jayz on his number 1 takeover from @diddy in the highest paid Forbes list. What a take-over! Diddy hasn't been number 2 in so long. Until now. Zoom into that two tone with the powder blue on my wrist mate. You might see 1st place again. I am also really interested to see this years Forbes highest paid athletes list. I have now surpassed @cristiano Ronaldo as I told him I would in 2016. Floyd as a retired fighter that makes ZERO substantial revenue outside of them ropes is not on the list, and in the long game, is already dead. Mixed Martial Arts is a glorious game, Floyd. You are going to love it hahaha Someone tag 50cent in this for me. He blocked me on this the mad 50 year old instagram blocker. Ahh don't block me 50 kid, I still like some of your songs. The older ones hahah King bless you all! @burgerking

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Speaking on Instagram, McGregor said:

"I am also really interested to see this years Forbes highest paid athletes list. I have now surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo as I told him I would in 2016. Floyd as a retired fighter that makes ZERO substantial revenue outside of them ropes is not on the list, and in the long game, is already dead."

He became the first MMA fighter to ever make the list in 2016 when he was named the 24th richest man in sport and he called out the man in top spot – Cristiano Ronaldo – when they linked up before his rematch with Nate Diaz.

With it being reported that McGregor earned £77m from ‘The Money Fight’ alone, he could overtake Ronaldo’s expected earnings of £71m and eclipse him in the rankings.