Drake is putting serious money behind Conor McGregor‘s long-awaited return to the Octagon.
Just one day before UFC 329, the Grammy-winning rapper revealed that he has placed a $1 million bet on McGregor to defeat Max Holloway in Saturday night’s highly anticipated main event. If the former two-division UFC champion gets his hand raised, Drake stands to pocket an estimated $1.85 million in profit.
The massive wager immediately caught the attention of fight fans, especially given Drake’s well-known history of high-profile sports bets.
Drake Goes All In on McGregor
Drake shared the multimillion-dollar wager on Friday, making it clear he believes McGregor is capable of pulling off the upset.
Alongside the betting slip, he posted a characteristically colorful message celebrating the Irish superstar’s return.
“THE MAC IS BACK?!?!?? The proper twelve drinking, tailored suit wearing, Lambo Yacht riding man with the Dubai tan that once had both belts in both hands … Say less @stake.”
The post quickly circulated across social media as anticipation continued building for one of the year’s biggest UFC events.
Should McGregor win, Drake’s confidence would be rewarded with a projected $1.85 million profit.
McGregor Enters as the Underdog
Despite Drake’s confidence, the betting market favors Holloway.
At the time of the wager, Max Holloway was listed as a -225 favorite, while McGregor entered the fight as a +185 underdog.
Those odds reflect the uncertainty surrounding McGregor’s return after an extended absence from competition.
While McGregor defeated Holloway in their first meeting more than a decade ago, the circumstances have changed dramatically since then.
The upcoming contest marks his return following a five-year break from active competition.
Drake’s Betting History Adds Another Twist
Drake’s sports wagers have become almost as closely followed as the events themselves.
Over the years, the rapper has publicly backed teams and athletes across the NBA, NFL, soccer, and mixed martial arts through his partnership with Stake.
However, many of those high-profile picks have failed to pay off.
Among the losses fans frequently reference are bets on the NBA Finals, the Super Bowl, previous UFC events, and the FIFA World Cup.
That track record has fueled the internet’s long-running joke about the so-called “Drake Curse,” where some fans believe athletes backed by the rapper often come up short.
Whether coincidence or not, Drake’s latest prediction has once again become part of the conversation heading into fight night.
Why This Fight Has Everyone Watching
McGregor remains one of the biggest draws in combat sports, and his return has generated enormous interest from fans worldwide.
His showdown with Holloway also carries historical significance, as the two first met 13 years ago when both fighters were at very different stages of their careers.
This time, Holloway enters as the betting favorite, while McGregor is attempting to prove he can still compete at the sport’s highest level after years away from the Octagon.
Drake’s seven-figure wager has only added another layer of intrigue to an already headline-grabbing event.
For Drake, placing headline-making bets has become something of a tradition. Whether backing championship teams or superstar fighters, the rapper rarely shies away from putting substantial sums on the line. This weekend, however, his confidence rests squarely on Conor McGregor delivering a winning return against one of the UFC’s toughest opponents.
When the cage door closes at UFC 329, McGregor won’t just be fighting Max Holloway—he’ll also be carrying the hopes of a $1 million wager that could earn Drake a staggering $1.85 million payday.
