Conor McGregor, the UFC’s notorious cash cow, just made bank without throwing a single punch. The Irish superstar recently flexed his gambling muscles; it paid off handsomely. He had bet big on the UFC 307 main event between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. ‘The Notorious’ wasn’t just dipping his toes in the betting pool. He dove in headfirst with a cool million dollars.
This amount of cash is just another day at McGregor’s office. His bet was simple: the fight would end in a knockout or TKO. Given the explosive striking power of both fighters, it wasn’t exactly a wild prediction. Still, a million bucks is a million bucks. McGregor must have been on the edge of his seat watching that fight unfold.
As it turned out, ‘Mystic Mac’ struck again. Pereira sealed the deal with a TKO in the fourth round. And just like that, McGregor’s bank account got $200,000 heavier. The Irishman couldn’t resist sharing his win on Instagram.
This incident is a reminder that for athletes of this caliber, it is not just about the money. It is their power to stay relevant. It is also a reminder of McGregor’s star power. Even when he’s not fighting, he manages to steal the spotlight.
Conor McGregor Yells At TV Screen Asking For Heavyweight Jump From Alex Pereira
‘The Notorious’ was at it again during UFC 307. The Irishman couldn’t contain his excitement as he watched Pereira defend his light heavyweight title. McGregor, known for his animated reactions, took to social media to share his thoughts. He posted a video of himself yelling at the TV screen during Pereira’s post-fight interview.
Alex Pereira had just finished a grueling four-round battle with Khalil Rountree Jr. The Brazilian champ overcame early adversity to secure a TKO victory in the fourth round. Conor McGregor yelled at the TV when Joe Rogan asked Pereira about his future plans.
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“Heavyweight… You call for heavyweight, NOW! Ah, leave it if he says drop down to middleweight. Don’t lie to yourself [about going down to middleweight]. It was a heavy weight cut,” yelled McGregor as he posted it to his X.
Conor McGregor’s enthusiasm is understandable. Alex Pereira’s win was his third title defense in just 175 days. That’s a new UFC record. The Irishman further urged Pereira not to consider dropping back down to middleweight and eventually move up to heavyweight.
