Canadian rapper, Drake, is celebrating after winning big on a bet he placed on Israel Adesanya in his recent UFC middleweight championship bout. The Mirror reports that Adesanya knocked out his opponent, Alex Pereira, to reclaim the title just five months after losing it to him in their previous encounter.
Drake had previously backed Adesanya to win their first fight and lost $1.6 million. However, he more than made up for it in the rematch, placing a $500,000 bet on Adesanya to win, which returned $885,000. He also bet $400,000 on Adesanya to win by knockout, which returned a massive $1.8 million.
After the fight, Adesanya acknowledged Drake's bet and thanked all his supporters. He also talked about his own love for betting and hinted at a potential collaboration with a betting company.
Drake is known for his love of sports and often attends high-profile events. He has previously been spotted at NBA games, boxing matches, and even Wimbledon. The rapper is also an avid gambler and has been known to make large bets on sporting events.
It seems that Drake's luck was on his side this time around, and he can add another huge win to his list of accomplishments.
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