Arguably the most popular UFC fighter of our time – Conor McGregor – returned to the octagon after a five-year absence during which he recovered from a severe leg fracture and dealt with personal and legal issues.

However, his long-awaited return was anything but successful, resulting in a notable financial loss for Canadian rapper Drake.

The Curse Strikes Again

This weekend, the Irish fighter faced Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. This was his first fight since 2021, but the highly anticipated comeback was surprisingly brief.

McGregor landed awkwardly on his right knee in the very first seconds, giving his opponent the upper hand. Just 1:09 into the fight, the referee called it off, handing Holloway the victory after he unloaded a barrage of punches on the Irishman.

Given his long absence from the octagon, McGregor was the underdog in this game and the odds for his win were quite high. The renowned Canadian musician Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as Drake, tested his luck at gambling again, wagering $1 million in Bitcoin (BTC) on “The Notorious” to emerge victorious.

A McGregor win would have earned him a massive $1.85 million profit, but instead the million-dollar bet vanished into thin air. Some might say Drake’s latest setback was expected, considering his consistently poor track record with high-stakes bets.

Over the years, the rapper has wagered substantial sums on athletes and sports teams, many of which ended up losing. This led to the creation of the so-called “Drake Curse,” and the examples are countless.

In 2024, for instance, the musician forfeited $700,000 in BTC on a UFC fight, while earlier this year he lost $1 million worth of the cryptocurrency after the New England Patriots were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl.

Better Luck With the World Cup

It is important to note that every now and then, Drake places a winning wager. Such was the case a couple of weeks back when he bet that Canada would eliminate South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

His homeland scored the winning goal at the very end of the game, and the rapper (who bet $770,000 in USDT) made approximately $230,000 in profit in the stablecoin.

Source: CryptoPotato