Conor McGregor reacts after losing $500,000 on Paddy Pimblett vs. Michael Chandler result at UFC 314
UFC superstar Conor McGregor lost a hefty bet on his longtime rival at UFC 314.
Conor McGregorâs faith in his longtime rival Michael Chandler fell short at UFC 314, as Chandler lost to Paddy Pimblett by third-round TKO in a lopsided defeat. McGregor lost a hefty bet he placed on Chandler due to the fight result.
Chandlerâs attempt at getting back into the lightweight title mix fell well short of the mark against the UFC-unbeaten Pimblett last Saturday in Miami. It was a dominant performance from Pimblett, who left Chandlerâs face a bloody mess in what was easily his most impressive UFC showing.
McGregor, who hasnât fought in the UFC Octagon since a loss at UFC 264, kept a keen eye on the proceedings at UFC 314. He and Chandler were supposed to clash at UFC 303 last June before McGregor withdrew due to injury.
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Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesConor McGregor reacts to Michael Chandlerâs loss at UFC 314McGregor predicted Chandler would get the upper hand against Pimblett at UFC 314, so much so that he placed a $500,000 bet on Chandler to walk away with the victory. But after losing out on a hefty bet at UFC 314, McGregor didnât take long to address Chandler and Pimblett after their co-main event showcase.
In a recent post to X, McGregor broke his silence on Chandlerâs loss to Pimblett.
âChandler you motherfââ you! Rest up, fair play,â McGregor posted. âMy history with Mike and the odds on him by KO swayed me to take the risk. My head did say Paddy. Heâs improving but with a way to go yet. Although the division is woeful, it is equal, and equal brings good fights. So happy days, yaâsâr welcome.
âAh well, whatâs $500,000 to an M G like me, can you please remind me? More than your purse.
âIâll get it back Iâm sure. In fact, I just did.â
McGregor continues to make headlines after teasing a potential UFC retirement earlier this month despite a long-hinted return to the Octagon. He announced his Irish presidential campaign earlier this year as he explained his newfound passion for making a political impact in his home nation.
Meanwhile, Chandler falls to 2-5 in his UFC tenure, after losing his third consecutive fight at UFC 314. As of this writing, Chandler hasnât broken his silence on what went wrong against Pimblett.
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My history with Mike and the odds on him by KO swayed me to take the risk.
My head did say Paddy. Heâs improving but with a way to go yet.
Although the division is woeful, it is equal, and equal brings good fights.
SoâŠ
â Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 14, 2025
Paddy Pimblett called out âcheekyâ Conor McGregor after UFC 314 victoryAfter handing McGregor a major financial defeat, Pimblett didnât take long to address the UFC superstar in his post-fight media availability. Pimblett issued a fiery response to McGregor after the former two-division champion hinted at interest in fighting the winner for a future booking.
Pimblettâs win sets him up for a potential No. 1 contender fight against one of the lightweight elites, including potential matchups with the likes of Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira. Pimblett and Tsarukyan have traded barbs in the media for weeks, stemming from Tsarukyanâs last-second withdrawal at UFC 311.
While McGregorâs fighting career might be over, his interest in MMA and the UFC remains strong, despite paying a big price for betting on Chandler.
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