Canadian rapper Drake lost a $450,000 bet after Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his middleweight title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 on Sunday.
Known for his high-stakes gambling almost as much as his music, Drake’s bet on Adesanya ended in disappointment.
Du Plessis, supported by a passionate South African crowd and accompanied by Springbok rugby stars Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth, delivered a standout performance.
Despite Adesanya’s initial dominance, Du Plessis secured the victory with a series of powerful punches followed by a submission chokehold, causing Adesanya to tap out in the fourth round.
The preliminary card featured seven matches, with local fighters going 3-3, and a notable heavyweight submission that stirred controversy.
Here’s a summary of UFC 305’s results:
– Dricus Du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:38 of Round 4.
– Kai Kara-France won against Steve Erceg by TKO (strikes) at 4:04 of Round 1.
– Dan Hooker triumphed over Mateusz Gamrot by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).
– Jairzinho Rozenstruik edged out Tai Tuivasa by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27).
– Carlos Prates defeated Li Jingliang by KO (left hand) at 4:02 of Round 2.
– Valter Walker won against Junior Tafa by technical submission (ankle lock) at 4:56 of Round 1.
– Ricardo Ramos beat Josh Culibao by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
– Casey O’Neill emerged victorious over Luana Santos by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26).
– Jack Jenkins secured a TKO win (strikes) against Herbert Burns at 0:48 of Round 3.
– Tom Nolan defeated Alex Reyes by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
– Song Kenan won against Ricky Glenn by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28).
– Jesus Aguilar finished Stewart Nicoll with a submission (guillotine choke) at 2:39 of Round 1.
