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“Drake Loses $450,000 Bet as Dricus du Plessis Defeats Israel Adesanya”
Canadian rapper Drake has suffered a $450,000 loss after betting on Israel Adesanya to reclaim his UFC middleweight title. Adesanya was defeated by Dricus du Plessis via choke submission in the main event. Had Adesanya won, Drake would have earned $850,000.
Known for his frequent sports betting ventures, Drake has previously backed fighters like Alex Pereira, Nate Diaz, Leon Edwards, and Francis Ngannou, often with mixed results.