Conor McGregor speaks out for first time since | MMA News
Despite his information of combined martial arts, Conor McGregor has as soon as again misplaced money putting money on fights—this time dropping $500k on the Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett conflict.
The international star usually indulges in sports activities betting, although his win price is not fairly as promising as different elements of his life. ‘The Notorious’ has discovered success in combating, business, and on the massive screen, however one factor he can’t appear to grasp is the artwork of playing.
As UFC 314 approached, followers had been divided on the potential final result of Paddy Pimblett’s assembly with Michael Chandler. Among these undecided was Conor McGregor, who ultimately opted for the loser.
Now, McGregor has spoken out for the first time since dropping half a million {dollars} on the struggle.
“Chandler, you motherf***er you!” McGregor mentioned on X. “Rest up, fair play.”
“My history with Mike and the odds on him by [knockout] swayed me to take the risk. My head did say Paddy. He’s improving but with a way to go yet.”
“Although the division is woeful, it is equal, and equal brings good fights. So, happy days, ya’s’r welcome.”
McGregor then gloated about income, dismissing the $500k as disposable money.
“Ah well, what’s $500,000 to an M G like me, can you please remind me?”
“More than your purse… I’ll get it back, I’m sure. In fact, I just did.”
Chandler you motherfooker you! Rest up, truthful play.
My historical past with Mike and the chances on him by KO swayed me to take the risk.
My head did say Paddy. He’s bettering however with a technique to go but.
Although the division is woeful, it’s equal, and equal brings good fights.
So…
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 14, 2025
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Paddy Pimbletts response to Conor McGregors $500k wager
Emotions had been high after his career-defining win over Michael Chandler, however Paddy Pimblett nonetheless had a lot to say about Conor McGregor.
After listening to of McGregor’s wager, ‘The Baddy’ did not mince his phrases.
“Anyone can get it, all the names I mentioned. And even McGregor, putting money on Chandler to win, lad.”
“The Irish/scouse connection, lad, he’s meant to back me, and he never. So, if he wants it, he’ll get muftied as well.”
“Yeah [it surprised me]. I didn’t think he’d go against me, to be honest. I thought he’d back me, lad, not back Chandler, but it’s one of them, isn’t it.”
Listen to Paddy Pimblett’s feedback on Conor McGregor’s wager beneath.
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