Over the years, there have been several instances of fight fans, including celebrities, seemingly gambling on UFC matches. Notably, popular Canadian rapper Drake stands out as a prominent gambler in this scene. The UFC community has seen him place substantial bets. However, the rapper’s ongoing struggles to win have prompted reactions from well-known UFC commentator Joe Rogan.
Joe Rogan is the host of one of the most popular podcast shows in the United States. Recently, he welcomed renowned musician and songwriter Scott Storch, and they explored several interesting topics together. At one point, they discussed popular rapper Drake’s habit of placing large bets on UFC fights. Rogan, who is aware of this tendency of the rapper, shared his thoughts on the matter.
I want to get a hold of Drake and talk about his fight picks. That motherf**ker loses more money on fights. I want to call him up.
Joe Rogan via JRE #2233
Drake is a successful rapper with a net worth of $250 million, which he has earned through his music career, business ventures, and other sources. Because of this wealth, the Canadian rapper remains unfazed by the setbacks he faces, including losing money on UFC fights. However, Rogan, known for his inquisitive nature, has shown interest in confronting the rapper about his gambling habits.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Rogan has discussed Drake’s gambling habits on his show. In addition to talking about the Canadian rapper’s gambling tendencies, the UFC commentator has also covered several other intriguing aspects of Drake’s life.
Nevertheless, the rapper’s frequent losses in UFC fights remain a notable topic of conversation. In a surprising turn of events, one of Drake’s recent bets came out successful. The UFC 309 main event actually came in his favor.
Drake wins over $900,000 by placing his bet on Jon Jones at UFC 309
Over the years, the combat sports community has witnessed Drake losing a significant amount of money after placing bets on UFC fights. He has faced intense scrutiny on several occasions for poorly choosing his fighters ahead of these matches. However, despite the criticism, the Canadian rapper remains persistent and enjoys placing bets on thrilling UFC fights.
Drake wins a massive amount after placing his bet on Jon Jones (Image via Instagram/X)Recently, the popular rapper made bets on one of the most intriguing fights from the past weekend. He chose UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones to win against Stipe Miocic by KO or TKO, wagering $450,000 on the outcome. As the Canadian rapper predicted, Jones defeated Miocic with a brutal spinning back kick. As a result, Drake more than doubled the amount he bet on this matchup.
🤑 Drake has placed a $450,000 bet on Jon Jones knocking out Stipe Miocic at #UFC309 pic.twitter.com/qJThUzkl8f
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 16, 2024
Due to his ongoing betting spree, Drake has formed friendships with several prominent fighters in the UFC community, including Israel Adesanya. The camaraderie between the Canadian rapper and Adesanya is notable. While people like Rogan have expressed a desire to confront the rapper about his gambling habits, this behavior has also increased Drake’s popularity within the UFC community.
