On the night of UFC 287, Canadian rapper Drake placed two massive bets on Israel Adesanya to defeat Alex Pereira. Given that Isreal won back his title, the rapper subsequently won a staggering $2.7 million. Adesanya, a Nigerian-born New Zealander, had lost the Middleweight title to Pereira just five months ago. He was previously defeated by Pereira twice in kickboxing.
Drake had lost $1.6 million previously after betting on Adesanya’s victory in his fight against Pereira. However, in the rematch, he emerged victorious, and Drake’s bets paid off. The rapper had bet $500,000 on Adesanya to win, which returned $885,000. He placed another $400,000 on Adesanya to win by knockout and this returned an enormous $1.8 million.
After the fight, Adesanya commented on Drake’s bet, acknowledging the risk that fighters take every time they step into the octagon. He also mentioned that he himself is a betting man. Furthermore, he plans to partner with Stake to make more money in the future.
While Drake’s big win is undoubtedly impressive, it’s essential to remember that gambling can be risky and should always be done responsibly. Nonetheless, the story of Drake’s massive payout after betting on Adesanya’s victory is sure to capture the attention of fans and casual observers alike.
