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Canadian music sensation Drake walked out as a richer man after UFC London. The Hip-Hop superstar placed a $2.3 million bet on Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann, which ended in success for the singer. After that, Drake promised to give the duo watches on their visit to the US. The Baddy responded to the same by issuing a warning to the musician.

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Pimblett said that he was hopeful of Drake fulfilling his promise. “Hopefully, he is coming to Chicago in a few days to meet us there and give us our watches,” the fighter said.

He further mentioned that Molly McCann was in conversation with the rap superstar. Pimblett added, “Molly was messaging him after the fight so hopefully he comes to Chicago and we can meet him. That would be sound.”

The fighter also added that Drake had no option other than gifting the duo their watches. He said, “He can’t back out on it now, can he? He said he was going to get us a watch, so he has to get us a watch.”

While Pimblett issued a warning jokingly, it is good to see they will receive what they asked for. This saga also began in a very interesting way, and the fighters successfully convinced Drake to get them their watches.

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How did Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann convince Drake to get them watches?

Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann put on extraordinary performances at UFC London. Both fighters finished their opponent and had the crowd buzzing. While many people were confident of their victory, Canadian rapper Drake took his confidence an extra step.

Drake placed a $2.3 million bet on the duo. After the victory, the rapper walked home a richer man after winning a whopping $1.5 million dollars. Upon learning about this bet, McCann made a request to Drake.

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The Canadian rapper had an infamous curse going around. Whichever fighter he would bet on, that athlete would lose. Mentoring it, McCann said, “Drake we have just broken your course lad. Can I have a Rolex please?” Pimblett appeared in the video too. Demanding something he said, “Champagne Papi come on what are we getting for that?” In one of his social media posts, Drake agreed to the request. He wrote, “Rollies for Meatball and The Baddy

McCann too later revealed that Drake agreed to this request made by herself and Pimblett on Instagram. The rap sensation promised to gift McCann and Pimblett watches during their next visit to the US.

It is heartwarming to see Drake oblige these requests made by the duo. After their recent performances, British fans and MMA fans will expect a lot from Pimblett and McCann.

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