Drake’s $700,000 loss after betting against Dricus du Plessis MOCKED by newly crowned South African champion

Dricus Du Plessis became the middleweight champion of the UFC by defeating Sean Strickland.

Drake’s $700,000 loss after betting against Dricus du Plessis MOCKED by newly crowned South African champion

Dricus Du Plessis takes a swipe at Drake after he had made a $700K bet on Strickland to win (via Celebriry Net Worth/talkSport)

The infamous “Drake curse” struck again at UFC 297. He had put up around $700,000 on the former champion Sean Strickland. However, Strickland lost the bout. The newly crowned South African champion, Dricus du Plessis, used the chance to taunt the Canadian rapper for his betting misfortune. The event, headlined by Sean Strickland vs. Dricus du Plessis, saw Drake publicly endorse Strickland on his Instagram account with a large bet.

Du Plessis, ecstatic with his triumph, sarcastically praised Drake for his help. This came in a tweet that humorously addressed the continuing joke about the “Drake curse.” Dricus Du Plessis‘ tweet, written two days after the bout, provided a lighter tone to the post-fight storyline by acknowledging Drake’s losing run in sports betting. This is what he posted:

O snap almost forgot, Thanks @drake
Dricus Du Plessis via X
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Drake’s desire to publicize his bets, in this case, a big $700,000 gamble on Strickland, gave another dimension of interest to the story. While the bout favored Du Plessis, it also added to the recurring narrative of the “Drake curse” in sports.

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The MMA community continues to embrace the merging of celebrity culture and the fight game, Du Plessis’ amusing reaction to Drake’s betting loss not only showcased the sport’s lighthearted side but also added a fascinating chapter to the post-fight discussion. The story of the “Drake curse” continues, with fighters and fans alike amused by the unexpected twists that celebrity betting can bring to the world of MMA.

Fight fans react to Dricus Du Plessis’s post directed at Drake

The latest UFC 297 event added another chapter to the continuing narrative of the “Drake curse.” Fans excitedly tuned in to see the highly anticipated fight between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis. However, Drake’s publicized $700,000 wager for Strickland to win became a playing thing for the newly minted champion.

Fight fans react to Dricus Du Plessis taking shots at Drake
Fight fans react to Dricus Du Plessis taking shots at Drake (via The Citizen)

Fight fans responded quickly and with amusement. Social media platforms erupted with emotions as MMA fans and Drake fans alike found amusement in the friendly banter. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

The confluence of celebrity betting, and sports outcomes has become an essential element of the MMA experience. Du Plessis’ hilarious reaction to Drake’s betting loss further added to the entertainment value. 

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