UFC Legend Snaps Drake's Betting Curse With Title Win at UFC 314

Drake had placed a $545,000 bet on Volkanovski, sparking fears among fans given his notorious streak of bad luck for fighters. But Volkanovsk delivered, netting Drake a staggering 915,600 payout and proving that even curses have exceptions.

According to TheDrakeCurse.com, a website that compiles data of Drake’s sports betting, the UFC is his most bet-on sport, with $13.2M laid over 24 bets.

Beyond defying the Drake Curse, Volkanovski made history by becoming the first fighter aged 35 or older to win a UFC title in divisions from flyweight to lightweight. The statistic had been a grim omen—0-17 for veterans in that weight range—but Volkanovski rewrote the narrative.

Outstriking the aggressive Lopes, Volkanovski showcased his trademark precision and fight IQ, weathering a late knockdown to dominate the championship rounds. His emotional post-fight interview underscored the moment’s significance:

"A lot of people counted me out, coming off two knockout losses, the 35-year-old curse... big break and come back to beat a gun like Diego Lopes,” said Volkanovski in his octagon interview. “This is the kind of sh— people write books about, movies, you know what I mean?"

The fight wasn’t without adversity. Volkanovski revealed he temporarily lost vision in one eye after absorbing a brutal punch from Lopes, forcing him to rely on instinct.

With the belt back around his waist, Volkanovski’s victory at UFC 314 wasn’t just a personal triumph. It was a defiance of age, odds, and even pop culture jinxes. As one Canadian rapper celebrated his bet cashing in, Volkanovski celebrated something a legacy that grows more legendary with every obstacle.