In an ironic twist of fate, Nate Diaz‘s recent boxing victory lined the pockets of his old rival. Conor McGregor, the Irish MMA superstar, walked away $1,625,000 richer after Diaz’s win. The bout between Diaz and Jorge Masvidal was a closely watched affair.
Many expected Masvidal to come out on top in their long-awaited rematch. However, McGregor saw things differently. He boldly wagered $500,000 on Diaz to win the fight. His confidence in Diaz’s “range, form, and experience” proved prophetic. His wagered amount won him big time as the match ended.
The fight itself was a back-and-forth affair that went the full ten rounds. Masvidal seemed to land the cleaner and more powerful shots throughout the bout. Nate Diaz had the better jabs throughout the 30-minute bout. However, when the scorecards were read, it was Diaz’s hand raised in victory. The decision left many observers scratching their heads in disbelief.
It’s a rare instance where Conor McGregor and Diaz found themselves on the same side. Their legendary rivalry gave fans two unforgettable fights in 2016. Since then, talk of a trilogy bout has never fully died down. This win might just reignite interest in that long-awaited third encounter.
Fight fans reacts to Conor McGregor winning $1,625,000 betting on Nate Diaz
In the unpredictable world of combat sports, alliances can form in the strangest ways. This weekend, fans witnessed just that as Conor McGregor scored a massive payday thanks to his former rival Nate Diaz. When the dust settled, Diaz emerged victorious, and McGregor’s bank account swelled by $1,625,000.
Fight fans react to Conor McGregor winning the bet (via Bad Left Hook)Fight fans took to social media to react to McGregor’s winning a substantial payday. The irony wasn’t lost on some fight fans, as McGregor and Diaz have a storied history of bad blood. Others believed this was a rigged fight and Jorge Masvidal should have won. Some fans even saw this as a potential turning point in the McGregor-Diaz saga. Check out some of the reactions on X:
Well, good on him for backing his buddy. Conor continues to make money off of Nate Diaz.
— Robert Brown | Ultiverse⚡️🐑 (@rbrown00) July 7, 2024
95-95 Draw
97-93 Nate Diaz
98-92 Nate DiazNate Diaz wins by Majority Decision
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) July 7, 2024
Nate Diaz beats Jorge Masvidal by majority decision. Fun fight.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) July 7, 2024
How much of that is going to the judges?
— Aj (@wooden49427) July 7, 2024
Conor needs to ditch mma & box one of these guys next. This is my opinion
— MMA Gone Wild🥋 (@mmagonewild) July 7, 2024
Conor made more money not fighting than Nate did for fighting 10 rounds
— Leonard (@UnbreakableOnX) July 7, 2024
This was a robbery and they didn’t even make an attempt to hide it.
— Sul Kak (@sul_kak36511) July 7, 2024
Looking ahead, fans are eager to see how this might impact future matchups. The discussion about the result of the Diaz-Masvidal fight will continue. McGregor’s prediction did earn him a decent chunk of money. But it also earned him the bragging rights of being a betting master.
