How much did $250 million worth rapper Drake lose after betting on Israel Adesanya at UFC 293?

Israel Adesanya has an avid history with the Drake curse and fell to it once more. Here are all the details about the bet made by the Canadian rapper.

How much did $250 million worth rapper Drake lose after betting on Israel Adesanya at UFC 293?

Drake bet a large amount on Israel Adesanya to win at UFC 293 (Image Courtesy- Imago)

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is one of the most iconic fighters in UFC history. His run as the UFC middleweight champion stretched over, headlining ten PPV main events in his UFC career. Adesanya is also the first two-time middleweight champion in UFC history. He is known for his striking prowess and technical ability.

Adesanya has an impressive record of 24 wins and three losses in the UFC. He first lost to Jan Blachowicz when he moved up in weight to fight at light heavyweight in 2021. He then returned to middleweight to win three fights in a row. Stylebender faced the second career loss to long-time rival Alex Pereira in 2022. However, Adesanya defeated Pereira in their rematch at UFC 287.

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Stylebender’s most recent loss came to current champion Sean Strickland at UFC 293. Strickland outpointed Adesanya in every way possible. He was the better fighter in every aspect. However, Adesanya was not the only person to lose that night. Canadian rapper Drake, who is good friends with Adesanya, also lost money on Stylebender that night. Here are all the details about Drake’s bet:

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Drake bet $500,000 on Israel Adesanya to win at UFC 293

Adesanya was the obvious favorite to win the fight since its announcement. Both Adesanya and his fans were confident in his ability to triumph over Strickland. Even Drake was confident in his friend’s ability. He took to Instagram before the fight, revealing that he had placed a wager of $500,000 on Adesanya. If Stylebender had won the fight the rapper would have won $920,000 as payout.

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Israel Adesanya lost to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 (Image Courtesy- BJ Penn)

The rapper is known for his infamous “Drake Curse,” an internet meme suggesting that any athlete or team interacting with Drake will lose their next matchup. Fans had warned Adesanya about the hilarious meme before going into the fight with Strickland. However, Adesanya vowed to break the curse.

Has Drake lost money betting on Israel Adesanya before?

Drake has also placed bets on Adesanya’s fights many times, but his track record has been mixed. It started when the rapper revealed that he had placed a large amount of Adesanya to win at UFC 276 against Jared Cannonier. Adesanya broke the curse by defeating Cannonier. However, the curse resumed when he bet 2 million dollars on Adesanya, beating Pereira at UFC 281. Despite losing money, Drake bet on Adesanya in his rematch against Pereira and won back the $2 million he lost.

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Drake has bet on Adesanya before (Image Courtesy- NY Times, Ag Media)

This led to Drake betting and losing his money again at UFC 293. Drake’s record of betting on Adesanya’s fights is 2-2. He has won two bets and lost two bets. Fans will look forward to seeing Drake bet on Adesanya’s next fight, as it looks like the curse is following a pattern.

FAQ’s

What is Drake’s relationship with Israel Adesanya?

Drake has mentioned that he is a huge fan of Adesanya and has also talked with him over video call multiple times.

How much would Drake have won if Israel Adesanya won at UFC 293?

Drake put a $500,000 wager on Adesanya and would have won almost $1 million dollars if Stylebender won.

Has Drake ever bet on Israel Adesanya before?

Yes, Drake has bet on Israel Adesanya three times before UFC 293.

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