Conor McGregor Makes Betting History at UFC 196

Conor McGregor is the most popular fighter in the UFC and he’s defied the odds to make tons of cash for his betting supporters.

Since bursting on the Ultimate Fighting Championship scene in 2013, Conor McGregor has become the biggest ticket in the sport, both in the octagon and at the sportsbook.

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Despite losing his UFC 196 bout with Nate Diaz, with UFC odds making him a -500 favourite, he took home a cool $1 million before factoring in his share of the event’s pay-per-view buys.

McGregor said 2015 was his year, and he was absolutely correct.

McGregor’s Popularity Passes UFC Legends

McGregor’s big 2015 carried through to UFC 196 even though that fight with Diaz didn’t go his way.

McGregor’s staggering betting popularity becomes clearer when you compare him to UFC legends like Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva in their prime. McGregor ranked third in overall betting handle since 2010 before UFC 196, but the betting action he saw for that fight with Diaz pushed him to the top of the pack.

What’s next for Conor McGregor? A date with Jose Aldo or Frankie Edgar at UFC 200? A rematch with Nate Diaz. Check out odds for all your UFC betting needs.