Rapper Drake (center) bet more than R$2 million on Gaethje in the UFC 274. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montageRapper Drake's unsuccessful bet on Justin Gaethje didn't go unnoticed by MMA fans. After the submission victory of Charles of the Bronx about the North American, the internet was 'flooded' with memes mocking the money lost by the famous singer. Check out some of the jokes that went around on social media.
Protagonists of UFC 274, which took place last Saturday (07), Charles of the Bronx e Justin gaethje they had 'extra spice' for the long-awaited fight, which was worth the lightweight belt for the former fighter from the now-defunct WSOF event. The world-famous rapper Drake bet around 550 thousand Canadian dollars on a victory for the North American, an amount that would yield approximately 1,375 million in Canadian dollars, totaling approximately R$5,4 million.
However, it was not possible to agree with Charles. The Brazilian resisted a lot of pressure from Gaethje and managed to find a rear naked choke at the beginning of the second round to defeat the North American and guarantee his place in the fight for the now vacant lightweight title. The Brazilian has stamped his passport for the big duel, but he still doesn't have a defined opponent.
