Drake, the Canadian rapper, has recently lost a significant amount of money on a bet he placed on the UFC 297 main event in his hometown of Toronto. The event took place at the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night and saw South African fighter Dricus Du Plessis emerge as the new middleweight champion with a split-decision victory over American Sean Strickland.
While this victory marked a historic moment for South Africa, it was a disappointing outcome for Drake. Before the match, Drake took to Instagram to share a screenshot of his $700K bet on Strickland, who was the reigning middleweight champion at the time.
The rapper had hoped to see Strickland successfully defend his title and potentially win a substantial payout of an estimated $1.379 million. Drake even tagged UFC president Dana White in his Instagram Stories post, which led to White reposting the bet.
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The UFC 297 event in Toronto was a highly anticipated one, as it marked the first UFC match held in the city in over five years. The last event took place in December 2018 between Max Holloway and Brian Ortega.
Following the match, social media users were quick to react to Drake’s loss, especially after the arena played his hit song “God’s Plan.”
This incident adds to the ongoing joke surrounding the “Drake Curse,” where the rapper is blamed for teams and athletes losing in various sports events, ranging from NHL games to NBA finals and even the World Cup.
However, it’s worth noting that Drake’s betting history isn’t always filled with losses. In a previous instance, the rapper placed a “psychotic” $700K bet on the Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl LVII.
Despite admitting that there was no “logic” behind his bets, Drake’s gamble paid off, earning him over $2 million.
Drake’s love for sports and his willingness to place high-stakes bets often attract attention. While he may have lost this particular bet on the UFC 297 main event, it’s important to remember that gambling outcomes can be unpredictable, even for celebrities.
Drake’s involvement in the world of sports betting has undoubtedly added an extra layer of excitement to various events. Whether he wins or loses, his wagers continue to generate buzz and intrigue among fans and spectators alike.
While it remains to be seen what Drake’s next betting move will be, one thing is for certain: his wagers will continue to capture the attention of both his fans and the wider sports community.
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