Drake has placed $1.4 million in bets on Israel Adesanya and Jorge Masvidal to win their respective fights at UFC 287 through online crypto sportsbook Stake.
Drake has placed substantial bets on Israel Adesanya and Jorge Masvidal winning their respective fights at UFC 287. The hip-hop star’s wagers were revealed on Saturday via MMA Orbit, and $1.4 million is at stake when Adesanya takes on Alex Pereira, while Masvidal faces Gilbert Burns. Both Adesanya and Burns are sponsored by online crypto sportsbook Stake, where Drake placed his bets.
Some of Drake’s most significant bets include $400,000 on Adesanya to win via knockout, which would earn him $1,840,000, and $500,000 on Adesanya to win, which could result in a $885,000 payout. Additionally, he bet $200,000 on Masvidal to win via knockout, with the potential to win $1,720,000, and $300,000 on Masvidal to win, with the possibility of earning $1,410,000 in return.
Adesanya is currently a slight favorite against Pereira, although he has an 0-3 record against him in kickboxing matches and cage fights. On the other hand, Masvidal is considered a much riskier bet, as he is a +300 underdog in most betting lines. Drake is not new to placing significant bets on his favorite MMA fighters, having previously lost $275,000 in cryptocurrency when Masvidal lost to rival Colby Covington. Additionally, he lost $2 million when Adesanya was defeated by Pereira at UFC 281. However, if his wagers are successful at UFC 287, he could earn a substantial profit of $5,855,000.