The highly anticipated rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway at UFC 329 has been hit with a potential curse, courtesy of Canadian rapper Drake's $1 million bet on the outcome.
The Drake Curse
Drake's betting history has been marred by a string of unfortunate losses, earning him the nickname 'The Drake Curse'. Despite his recent attempt to 'reverse curse' Morocco in the World Cup, the curse seems to be alive and well. As Max Holloway's opponent, McGregor, is the recipient of Drake's $1 million bet, many are worried that the curse will strike again.
Drake's bet, placed on Stake, is expected to pay out $2.85 million if McGregor emerges victorious. However, the odds are close, with McGregor at +185, reflecting his inactivity and Holloway's impressive run over the past five years.
Counter-Curse in Play
But there's another curse at play - the EA Sports UFC game cover curse. Every fighter featured on the cover has lost their next fight, including Alex Pereira, who lost to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 last month. With Holloway on the cover of the special edition EA UFC 6 game, it remains to be seen which curse will prevail. As one observer noted, 'Don't just blame a McGregor loss on the Drake Curse.'
The stage is set for an exciting showdown between McGregor and Holloway, with the outcome hanging in the balance. Will the Drake curse or the EA Sports UFC game cover curse have the final say? 'We'll have to see on Saturday,' says Drake.
The UFC 329 main event is scheduled to take place on July 11, 2026, and will be streamed on Paramount+.
With both curses in play, it's difficult to predict the outcome of the fight. One thing is certain, however - the world will be watching to see which curse comes out on top.
