How $250M Worth Drake Once Lost $430,000 in UFC Betting

The Canadian rapper Drake frequently places huge bets on major UFC fights. With a staggering $250 million in net worth, he isn't worried about losing them. However, bad luck strikes him occasionally.

Who did Drake bet on?


Drake bet on Kamaru Usman, a former UFC welterweight champion, to defeat Leon Edwards at UFC 278 back in August. He also wagered on Jose Aldo to win at the same event. 

Result of the fights

Unfortunately, Usman lost in the last seconds of the fifth round via brutal knockout. Aldo was also defeated by a unanimous decision.

How much did he bet and lose?


Drake placed two different bets on Usman: $49,000 to win in the fourth round and $149,000 to win via KO. Additionally, he bet $230,000 on Aldo. The rapper suffered losses of $430,000 in total.