BetMGM recorded a new MMA betting volume record during UFC 329, centered on the Max Holloway versus Conor McGregor main event. The Irish fighter entered the bout as the underdog, yet accounted for the majority of wagering activity across the card.
Betting Distribution and Fight Outcomes
Wagering data shows that 88 percent of all fight outcome bets and 81 percent of total handle were placed on McGregor. Holloway received only 12 percent of bet counts and 19 percent of the financial turnover. The bout ended after one minute and nine seconds of the first round, with Holloway securing a technical knockout victory. The early finish proved profitable for the sportsbook.Paddy Pimblett’s matchup against Benoit Saint-Denis generated similar betting patterns. Pimblett, listed as the underdog, captured 87 percent of all bets and 77 percent of the total money wagered. The most common prop bet predicted a Pimblett submission victory at +500 odds.
Across all combat sports categories, UFC 329 ranks as the second highest-grossing event in BetMGM history, trailing only the Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson exhibition. Betting figures were reported by BetMGM.