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McGregor's Big Bet
Conor McGregor celebrated a win of $200,000 after placing a massive $1 million bet on Alex Pereira's fight against Khalil Rountree Jr. McGregor had high hopes for a knockout in the main event and came out victorious.
McGregor's Reaction
After Pereira defeated Rountree in four rounds, McGregor took to social media to share his excitement, stating, "$200k baby! THE RICH GET RICHER! Called it play by play! What a fighter, Poatan! Incredible." However, his joy quickly turned to unusual anger as he called for Pereira to move up to heavyweight rather than down to middleweight.
McGregor's Callouts
McGregor went on to urge Pereira to fight UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, emphasizing the potential for Pereira to become the first three-weight UFC champion with a move to the heavyweight division. Meanwhile, McGregor has been sidelined since his last fight in July 2021 due to a leg injury.
McGregor's Comeback
The Irish fighter's return to the octagon has faced setbacks, with a toe injury forcing him out of a scheduled June 29 fight against Michael Chandler. Chandler has since signed to rematch Charles Oliveira, leaving McGregor's comeback plans uncertain.
