Drake has once again lost a seven-figure bet, this time backing Conor McGregor for a comeback win at UFC 329 after a five-year layoff.
The rapper has built a reputation for jinxing fighters and teams by publicly backing them before big events. While some have managed to break the so-called ‘Drake curse,’ McGregor couldn’t do so during the main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas.
Returning from a broken leg suffered in his last fight against Dustin Poirier five years ago, McGregor appeared to be nursing another injury as he stepped into the cage. The fight lasted just 69 seconds before he signaled to referee Mike Beltran to stop it.
It wasn’t a great night to be a McGregor fan in Las Vegas. Fans who paid big money for tickets got just over a minute of action, and Drake ended up watching a seven-figure bet vanish in less time than it takes to make a cup of coffee.
If McGregor had managed to win, Drake would’ve won a jaw-dropping $2.85m. However, hopes of a huge cash win went up in smoke when McGregor dropped to the Octagon mat in pain. After trying to continue, the fight was eventually called to a halt, with Max Holloway being handed the win.
The rapper has built a reputation for jinxing fighters and teams by publicly backing them before big events. While some have managed to break the so-called ‘Drake curse,’ McGregor couldn’t do so during the main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas.
Returning from a broken leg suffered in his last fight against Dustin Poirier five years ago, McGregor appeared to be nursing another injury as he stepped into the cage. The fight lasted just 69 seconds before he signaled to referee Mike Beltran to stop it.
It wasn’t a great night to be a McGregor fan in Las Vegas. Fans who paid big money for tickets got just over a minute of action, and Drake ended up watching a seven-figure bet vanish in less time than it takes to make a cup of coffee.
If McGregor had managed to win, Drake would’ve won a jaw-dropping $2.85m. However, hopes of a huge cash win went up in smoke when McGregor dropped to the Octagon mat in pain. After trying to continue, the fight was eventually called to a halt, with Max Holloway being handed the win.
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