Drake, the renowned rapper and avid UFC fan, has once again made headlines with his extravagant betting habits. After losing a $500,000 wager on Israel Adesanya in his previous fight against Sean Strickland, Drake is now placing an even larger bet on Strickland in the upcoming UFC 297 main event.
The Canadian artist recently flaunted a jaw-dropping $700,000 bet on Strickland to defeat Dricus du Plessis on Saturday night. Unlike his previous bet, where he predicted a knockout victory for Adesanya, Drake is simply banking on Strickland to emerge victorious this time. If his wager pays off, the 37-year-old superstar stands to win a staggering $1.379 million.
Heading into the fight, Strickland remains a slight favorite over du Plessis, with the UFC middleweight champion listed at -112 by DraftKings. This means that bettors would need to place a $112 bet to earn back $100 if Strickland successfully defends his title. The odds may be in Strickland’s favor, but with Drake’s notorious track record, the outcome becomes uncertain.
In addition to his substantial bet, Drake also revealed that he will be attending UFC 297, which conveniently takes place in his hometown of Toronto. The rapper has developed a strong affinity for UFC events and has been known to place sizable wagers before major pay-per-view fights.
However, Drake’s betting history has not been particularly successful. In fact, he has gained a reputation as a “curse” for fighters and sports teams he supports. Adesanya, McGregor, Masvidal, and Gaethje are just a few of the athletes who have suffered defeat after being backed by Drake. With this in mind, Strickland may want to avoid any superstitious mishaps and ensure he doesn’t cross paths with bad luck before stepping into the octagon.
As the anticipation builds for UFC 297, all eyes will be on Drake and his colossal bet. Will he break his streak of misfortune and finally come out on top? Or will Strickland fall victim to the infamous Drake curse? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain – this main event just got a whole lot more interesting.
