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Tom Dwan Loses $1 Million Bet on UFC Fighter Rafael Assuncao
Poker player Tom Dwan made a significant loss after betting a million dollars on UFC fighter Rafael Assuncao. The bet was made during a UFC fight where Assuncao was pitted against Cody Garbrandt. Dwan made the bet on Assuncao who was considered the underdog in the fight against Garbrandt, who was the favorite to win the fight.
Dwan wrote on Twitter that he bet on the underdog and lost. He expressed his surprise at Garbrandt's victory, stating that he was pleasantly surprised by Garbrandt's performance. Dwan did not specify the currency of the bet, but it is speculated to be 1,000,000 Hong Kong dollars, which is approximately 128,000 US dollars.
Despite Assuncao's loss, Dwan expressed his admiration for Garbrandt's performance, stating that he was pleasantly surprised by Garbrandt's victory. The loss comes as a significant setback for Dwan, who is known for his high-stakes betting and poker playing.
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