Canadian rapper Drake lost $700,000 (about R13.3 million) after betting that defending champion Sean Strickland would retain his UFC middleweight title.
As the South African champion walked out of the ring, Drake’s hit song God’s Plan played at the venue.
Du Plessis returned to his social media account with a message of gratitude.
“History has been made. This is Africa we fear nothing and certainly no one!! Thank you South Africa, it’s an honour representing our beautiful nation.”
Meanwhile, people poked fun at Drake’s loss, as this isn’t the first time he’s suffered a loss after betting.
The UFC playing Drake’s ‘God’s Plan’ in Toronto as Dricus walks out of the cage with the belt, while Drake loses a $700k bet on Strickland. pic.twitter.com/knywB8qyHN
— AFeldmanMMA (@afeldMMA) January 21, 2024
Drake lost the bet and they playing God’s Plan . #Dricus du Plessis, congratulations!! #UFC297 pic.twitter.com/QNybN1cV7x
— V Ó N A N I (@_vonani) January 21, 2024
