Canadian rapper Drake, known for his penchant for high-stakes betting, has once again placed a significant bet on a UFC fight, this time for the main event of UFC 305.
The event, set to take place in Perth, Australia, will see middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis defend his title against former champion Israel Adesanya. The fight was highly anticipated as tensions between the two fighters have been simmering for 18 months, culminating in a heated exchange during Friday’s press conference that left Adesanya in tears.
Drake, whose net worth is estimated at $250 million, frequently bets big on UFC fights. At UFC 287, he successfully wagered $500,000 on Adesanya to defeat Alex Pereira, securing a sizable payout. However, his $300,000 bet on Jorge Masvidal at the same event didn’t pay off. This time, Drake has placed $450,000 on Adesanya to reclaim the UFC middleweight title from Du Plessis.
Adesanya, who lost the title to Sean Strickland at UFC 293, is determined to win it back in tomorrow’s fight. Whether Drake’s latest gamble will be successful remains to be seen, but there is undeniably a lot at stake as the two fighters prepare to settle their rivalry in the Octagon.
