Betting Frenzy Surrounds Conor McGregor Fight

Betting Frenzy Surrounds Conor McGregor Fight

Source: BroBible

Summary

Conor McGregor’s return to the Octagon was highly anticipated and heavily bet on, with 92% of bets placed on him to win against Max Holloway. Despite being a +275 underdog, McGregor was the favorite to win. However, he suffered a bizarre leg injury in round one and lost the fight. Betting companies made a significant amount of money from the event, with BETMGM claiming it was the most bet on MMA event in their history.


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People bet on Conor McGregor, a lot. Betting companies made a ton of money. The fight was the most bet on MMA event in BETMGM history. McGregor’s injury was unexpected, but the UFC released footage of him throwing kicks backstage before the fight. The injury was a surprise, but the betting outcome was not.

Conor McGregor’s leg injury was just a minor setback for his bank account.


Author: Evan Null