UFC: Drake wins $1.84 million bet from Adesanya vs Pereira fight

Canadian rapper, Drake won $1.84 million after New Zealander-Nigerian fighter, Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira at UFC 287 to reclaim his Middleweight title.

Adesanya produced a brutal second-round knockout to seal a victory over long-term rival Pereira.

Recall that the Last Stylebender lost his title to the Brazilian fighter last year.

His victory puts an end to his 0-3 losing streak against Pereira.

Drake placed a $400,000 bet on him to win by knockout.

Following Adesanya’s knockout win, the Canadian rapper won $1.84 million from the bet.

The Last Stylebender used Pereira’s celebration while watching him struggle on the canvass after knocking him out.

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