Top sports social media influencers

Few do social media better in their respective sports, and the entire sports world, than these 28 athletes.

Conor McGregor

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As the world of UFC has grown, so too has Conor McGregor. Although cloaked in seemingly perpetual controversy, McGregor is clearly an influential force not only in the UFC but also for mixed martial arts fans. With a combined social media following of over 40 million, it easy to see why the “The Notorious” is responsible for some of the UFC’s highest-rated bouts of all time.