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Yesterday we reported that Conor McGregor was willing to bet UFC president Dana White $3 million that he would knock Chad Mendes out in the second-round of their title fight at this Saturday’s UFC 189 event in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

McGregor actually doubled down on that idea during Wednesday’s open workouts, clarifying that the bet is actually for $3.5 million and that he hopes Mr. White accepts it.<\/p>\n

When reporters asked Chad Mendes for his thoughts on McGregor’s proposed bet, “Money” gave the following response:<\/p>\n

“I think that’s just another way for Conor to build this fight up,” Mendes said. “It is what it is.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

He continued:<\/p>\n

“I know the guy loves money. I love money. Money is always on our minds. If that’s something he wants to focus on, let him focus on that while I’m beating a hole in his face.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How do you see Saturday night’s main event playing out? Sound off Penn Nation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Yesterday we reported that Conor McGregor was willing to bet UFC president Dana White $3 million that he would knock Chad Mendes out in the second-round of their title fight at this Saturday’s UFC 189 event in Las Vegas. McGregor actually doubled down on that idea during Wednesday’s open workouts, clarifying that the bet is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":153920,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[2681],"tags":[197,3884,9969,16],"yoast_head":"\nMendes: 'Conor Can Focus On Money While I Beat A Hole In His Face' | BJPenn.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Chad Mendes says McGregor can worry about money while he beats a hole in his face! 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