Rapper Drake has reportedly won $2.7 million after placing a $400,000 bet on Israel Adesanya to win by knockout against Alex Pereira at UFC 287. This victory marks an end to Adesanya’s 0-3 losing streak against Pereira.
Rapper Drake believes Israel Adesanya, ‘The Last Stylebender’ will get his revenge against Alex Pereira.
Drake is not new to betting and has recorded a number of losses doing so. This time around he placed a wager of $400,000 on Adesanya defeating Pereira via a knockout, with a potential payout of $1,840,000. He’s also wagered an additional $500,000 on Adesanya winning the fight, with a potential payout of $885,000.
Adesanya regains his middleweight title after defeating Pereira early Sunday morning in UFC 287.