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Sam Hughes Says Boyfriend Bet $1K On Her at UFC 287; Would Violate Company Rules

Related Topics: Sam Hughes, Aaron Bronsteter, UFC

Sam Hughes told reporters after her unanimous-decision win over Jaqueline Amorim at UFC 287 that her boyfriend bet $1,000 on her to win the match, which would be in violation of the UFC Athlete Conduct Policy.

Hughes said that her boyfriend bet on her as a +400 underdog ($1,000 to win $4,000):

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Sam Hughes reveals her boyfriend bet $1,000 on her as a +400 underdog ahead of her <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UFC287?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UFC287</a> upset win over Jaqueline Amorim.<br><br>Full video: <a href="https://t.co/4rh6kWCZOY">https://t.co/4rh6kWCZOY</a> <a href="https://t.co/FTYQ0Ja1Ev">pic.twitter.com/FTYQ0Ja1Ev</a>

Aaron Bronsteter of TSN said that the admission "could have severe ramifications.