diamond 7/14

Las Vegas - Get ready for delicious. Brazil vs. Argentina in the Copa America final at the legendary Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Does NOT get any tastier. Two great soccer traditions and two of the world's greatest players. Argentina's Lionel Messi is perhaps, the world's best, although some might argue in favor of Cristiano Ronaldo. I'm okay with either. For Brazil, it's Neymar Jr. These two neighbors have faced each other 111 times, with La Albiceleste, that's Argentina, winning 46, Selecao, that's Brazil, 40, and 25 draws. Tough to make the winning side here, so we'll call for and bet on a draw after 90 minutes and injury time. Throwing down $100 to win back $220.

On to the UFC Octagon in Vegas tonight where Conor McGregor is fighting Dustin Poirier. GOBS of money is flooding the market and it's all going toward Poirier. 'The Diamond' rocked 'Notorious' in the last match, and think he'll put him down again. Not always all about following the trends, but if you're interested, there have been 13 trilogies in the UFC, and the fighter who wins the second fight (Poirier) wins the third 70% of the time. McGregor just sold his Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey brand for like $600 MILLION. He owns three limited edition Lamborghinis, a custom Rolls-Royce Ghost worth more than $300,000, a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe valued at $500,000, a BMW and multiple Range Rovers. Does he really care anymore? NAH! The old song says that 'Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend,' but this evening, 'The Diamond' is my bank account's best friend. Poirier for the money!

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