Drake loses big again: $450,000 bet on Adesanya backfires as Dricus du Plessis retains UFC tittle

Canadian rapper Drake has found himself on the losing side once again after placing a significant bet on Israel Adesanya in the highly anticipated UFC 305 main event.

The rapper, known for his high-stakes wagers, put $450,000 on “Last Stylebender” Adesanya to defeat UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis.

Unfortunately for Drake, his bet did not pay off. Adesanya was defeated by du Plessis via a choke submission in the fourth round, marking another major loss for the rapper in the world of sports betting.

The match was a tense affair, with Adesanya appearing to be in control at various points. However, du Plessis’s resilience and strategic execution led to a decisive victory, allowing him to retain his middleweight title and extend his winning streak to 10 consecutive fights.

Drake’s bet on Adesanya adds to a growing list of high-profile sports bets that haven’t gone his way. While the rapper may be disappointed with the outcome, UFC fans were treated to an electrifying fight that solidified du Plessis’s status as one of the top fighters in the division.

Drake was expected to walk away with $850,000, if Adesanya had won the fight.

This is not the first Drake is losing a bet placed on Adesanya. During Adesanya’s first UFC fight with Alex Pereira, Drake, according to reports, staked CA$2,000,000 , an equivalent of N600 million then, on the Nigerian mixed martial artist hoping to get a win of CA$2,900,000, but it didn’t go as he expected as Adesanya was knocked out few minutes to the end of the contest.

He, however, won when he placed a $400,000 bet on Adesanya to knock out Pereira in the rematch.

The ‘Hotline Bling’ singer has gained notoriety for losing sport bettings.