Drake has placed a $250,000 bet on Leon Edwards to knock out Covington at UFC 296, a win that would earn him $1.2 million, amidst a heated rivalry between the fighters.
Drake’s all in on Leon Edwards for UFC 296. He’s dropping a cool quarter mil on the champ.
The stakes? A sweet $1.2 million if Edwards delivers a knockout. Drake’s Instagram is buzzing with the callout – “Head shot pls and thank you @leonedwardsmma.”
Edwards is fired up, replying with a simple, “let’s get it.” The energy is electric.
But Drake’s luck hasn’t been great lately. He lost half a million on Adesanya at UFC 293. A unanimous decision that didn’t go his way.
Tensions are sky-high between Edwards and Covington. A water bottle flew at the press conference, thanks to some choice words about Edwards’ dad.
Edwards is promising a grim fate for Covington post-weigh-in. “As good as dead,” he tells the crowd. UFC 296 can’t come soon enough.