Drake bets big on Adesanya, wins $2.7 Million at UFC 287

Following Israel Adesanya’s victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 287, Canadian rapper Drake has emerged as a big winner with a $2.7 million payout from his bets on the fight.

‘Stylebender’ regained his middleweight title, defeating his fierce rival Pereira, whom he had lost to just five months prior.

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While Drake had previously lost $1.6 million betting on Adesanya in his previous fight against Pereira, he more than made up for it with a $500,000 bet on Adesanya’s victory and a $400,000 bet on his knockout, which earned him $885,000 and $1.8 million, respectively.

Temisan Amoye

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