Dricus Du Plessis retained his UFC middleweight title with a victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. Canadian rapper Drake’s $450,000 bet on Adesanya failed, leading Du Plessis to humorously thank Drake for the “jinx.” This win solidifies Du Plessis’s standing and promises a future fight in South Africa.
At UFC 305, Dricus Du Plessis defended his middleweight title with a victory over Israel Adesanya in Perth, Australia. In a dramatic fourth-round submission, Du Plessis secured his win just as Canadian rapper Drake’s $450,000 bet on Adesanya fell through. Known for his infamous betting misfortunes, Drake's wager on Adesanya added to his string of losses.
Du Plessis, aware of Drake’s jinxed betting streak, publicly thanked the rapper in a humorous gesture. On social media, he posted a celebratory image with his championship belt and a glass, humorously captioning it, “From the bottom of my heart once again THANK YOU @drake
.” Despite the loss, Du Plessis’ victory is a significant moment in his career, further highlighted by UFC President Dana White’s promise of a fight in South Africa. Drake’s losing streak in sports betting continues, having lost 189 bets compared to 17 wins, with his most recent loss being on Canada’s defeat to Argentina in the Copa America.
