You've heard of the Drake curse. Well, Conor McGregor might be coming for his title.
The Irish megastar has a history of placing big bets on sports and, until recently, had seemingly enjoyed a good run of wins.
Now, for the second time in a week, "Mystic Mac" has blown his cash.
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Last weekend, McGregor wagered $500,000 on Renan Ferreira to knock Francis Ngannou out in the former UFC heavyweight champion's PFL debut.
Unfortunately for McGregor, Ngannou scored a first-round victory over Ferreira in dominant fashion.
On Saturday (October 26), ahead of UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, McGregor opted to combine two bets for what would have been a whopping payout.
Posted on his social media, McGregor bet $500,000 on Robert Whittaker to knock Khamzat Chimaev out, as well as Max Holloway to win by knockout against UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.
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McGregor would have won $17.2 million if both betting underdogs won.
As it turned out, Whittaker was submitted in the first round, and Holloway got knocked out in the third.
McGregor would later take down his bet from social media but hit back with a reminder of his gambling victories, claiming to be $7.7 million in front in 2024.
I am up $7.7m million in gambling profits this year. Spain to win the euros, $1.1m win. Diaz to win, $1.6 win. Argentina to win copa America, 1m win. Spain, carols alcarez, Argentina treble on the day of the games, 100k bet won me 4mill win. I lost golden boot 63k in euros, I…
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 26, 2024
2013 someone highlighted this tweet lol hahaha. Look, gamble responsibly folks. It is a dangerous game no matter your situation tbh. Play smart. Box clever. Good luck 🙏❤️ https://t.co/MQUyF1NER8
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 26, 2024
