Conor McGregor, one of UFC’s biggest stars, recently made headlines by earning a huge profit through betting on UFC 307. While Alex Pereira’s victory over Khalil Rountree Jr didn’t fully excite McGregor, it did bring him a substantial financial reward. However, this action may have violated UFC betting rules, raising questions about potential consequences.
Conor McGregor’s Bold Bet at UFC 307
Before the main event fight between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr at UFC 307, Conor McGregor expressed his confidence that a knockout would happen. On social media, McGregor announced that he was placing a $1 million bet on one of the fighters being knocked out before the bout reached five full rounds. He confidently stated:
“I could not pick a winner right up to the bout but just knew a KO was going to occur one way or the other with these two fighters facing off, so that was my bet! A mili on a KO be either fighter at 1/5. Good bet! A solid $200k return! NICE!!!”
McGregor not only predicted the fight’s outcome, but he also shared proof of his bet slip on social media, confirming that he earned $200,000 with his bet at 1/5 odds. Shortly after posting the slip on X (formerly Twitter), McGregor deleted the post but kept it visible on Instagram.
Did McGregor’s Bet Violate UFC Rules?
Though betting is common in sports, McGregor’s public bet could violate UFC’s strict regulations. The organization prohibits its fighters from betting on matches within their own events. McGregor’s public bragging about his winning bet could lead to serious consequences if UFC enforces its rules.
Alex Pereira’s victory not only secured his light heavyweight title, but it also earned Conor McGregor a cool $200,000. However, McGregor’s decision to publicize his bet might lead to further scrutiny from the UFC, especially given their rules regarding fighter betting.
In the end, McGregor made a significant financial gain by accurately predicting the knockout, but this bold move could result in repercussions from the UFC for violating its betting policies.
