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Drake’s bet stake secures big win at UFC 287.
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Israel Adesanya retains middleweight belt.
Drake wins over N1Bn as Israel Adesanya reclaims UFC title
US-Canadian rapper, Drake has won over N1 billion ($2.8 million) after staking a bet supporting Israel Adesanya’s victory at the UFC 287.
Adesanya battled Alex Pereira to reclaim the 185lb middleweight title, five months after losing twice to his counterpart.
Reports have it that Drake lost the sum of $ 1.6 million after backing Adesanya to win in that fight but he made amends for the rapper in his rematch with Pereira.
The American rapper placed a $500,000 bet on Adesanya to win. Drake’s bet returned $885,000 and a $400,000 bet for him to win by knockout, returned a whopping $ 1.8 million.
When asked about Drake’s bet after his fight, Adesanya said:
“Shoutout to everyone that bet on me but you have to realise that when I step into the octagon I put my life on the line. That’s the biggest parlay you can ever do. I’m a betting man too so shoutout to stake, we are about to make another deal and get more money.”
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