Drake Wins Big on Adesanya’s UFC 287 Victory Against Pereira

Drake, the Canadian rapper, has reportedly won $2.7million after placing bets on Israel Adesanya’s UFC 287 fight against Alex Pereira, as reported by the Mirror. Adesanya, a Nigerian-born New Zealander, won back the middleweight title just five months after losing it to Pereira, who had beaten him twice in kickboxing. Drake lost $1.6million on his bet on Adesanya in their first meeting, but he made amends by betting $500,000 on Adesanya’s victory and $400,000 on his knockout win in the rematch, earning him $885,000 and a massive $1.8million respectively.

Adesanya expressed his appreciation for everyone who bet on him, but reminded them that when he steps into the octagon, he puts his life on the line. He also mentioned that he is a betting man himself, and that he is about to make another deal with Stake, the betting platform he endorses.

The UFC 287 fight between Adesanya and Pereira took place at the FTX Arena in Miami, Florida, on Sunday, April 9.