Drake and Conor McGregor have had a relationship over time, however the former two-division champ isn’t the rap celebrity’s favourite fighter.
The four-time Grammy winner lately did a holiday-themed reside stream on his Kick channel and was requested who his favourite UFC fighter was, and finally revealed that his all-time favourite fighter is none apart from Nate Diaz — the person who handed McGregor his first UFC loss.
“OK, I’m going to reply this query strictly based mostly on who, to me, you simply can’t get extra thorough than this man,” Drake stated. “I respect individuals the place you might be the place you’re from and nothing else can change [that] — the cash, the wins, nothing.
“So to me, it’s Nate. That’s my favourite fighter as a result of Nate is simply loopy, by and thru [being from Stockton].”
Drake has been a fight sports activities fan for a few years, and even joined McGregor throughout one of many stops on the press tour for his boxing match with Floyd Mayweather in 2017. The 38-year-old additionally has been identified to gamble large greenback quantities on pivotal UFC matchups — even to the purpose the place a chilly streak created a legendary “Drake curse” within the betting circles.
On the finish of the day, Drake is a fan of the struggle recreation, and has immense respect for Nate and his older brother Nick Diaz.
“In fact I’ve different favourite fighters,” Drake stated. “I like Conor with all my coronary heart. …
“Nate’s going to be a type of individuals [where] Nate’s going to Nate. I respect the Diaz brothers. Shout out to them.”
