By Victor Kanayo
Canadian rapper, Drake, has again lost huge money in betting after Dricus du Plessis beat Israel Adesanya to defend his UFC middleweight title on Sunday morning.
Drake well-known for his penchant for high-stakes betting, had placed another significant wager on a UFC bout.
Drake, with an estimated net worth of $250 million, frequently bets large sums on UFC fights.
Twist Of Fate
At UFC 287, he successfully bet $500,000 on Adesanya to defeat Alex Pereira, securing a significant payout.
However, his $300,000 bet on Jorge Masvidal at the same event did not pay off.
This time, Drake staked $450,000 on Adesanya to reclaim the UFC middleweight title from Du Plessis, but has lost out.
The ‘Battle For Africa’ Bout
The fight dubbed ‘the battle for the true African’ saw the fighters with distinctive fighting styles spring into action as they looked to outshine each other.
The win is du Plessis’ first title defense after claiming the belt against American Sean Strickland in January.
Adesanya’s high leg kick in the first round left a cut on du Plessis’ head while the South African had a lot of success with his fast leg kicks and punches.
Du Plessis secured three takedowns over Adesanya in round 2. While the Nigerian recovered well after the first takedown, he found it difficult to untangle himself during the other takedowns.
