Drake has bet big on Israel Adesanya and Jorge Masvidal knocking out the opposition at UFC 287.
The hip-hop star’s wagers with online crypto sports book Stake were posted on Saturday (courtesy of MMA Orbit), and $1.4 million dollars is on the line when Adesanya faces Alex Pereira and Masvidal meets Gilbert Burns. Adesanya and Burns are sponsored by Stake.
Adesanya hopes to re-capture the UFC middleweight title he lost to Pereira at UFC 281, while Masvidal looks to snap a three-fight skid against one-time welterweight title challenger Burns at Kaseya Center in Miami.
Here are Drake’s big bets:
- Adesanya via KO: $400,000 to win $1,840,000
- Adesanya win: $500,000 to win $885,000
- Masvidal via KO: $200,000 to win $1,720,000
- Masvidal to win: $300,000 to win $1,410,000
Drake has gone all in on Israel Adesanya and Jorge Masvidal with his #UFC287 bets. pic.twitter.com/T329L0Hm0y
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) April 8, 2023
According to several online sports books, Adesanya is a slight favorite against Pereira, coming in around -100 despite an 0-3 record against Pereira in the kickboxing ring and cage. Masvidal, meanwhile, is a far riskier bet as at least a +300 underdog in most lines.
Drake is no stranger to dropping big money on his MMA favorites, including Masvidal, whom he reportedly lost $275,000 in crypto when “Gamebred” lost a decision to rival Colby Covington.
Drake also reportedly lost $2 million when Adesanya lost to Pereira at UFC 281. If successful at UFC 287, he’ll more than make up for that loss with a take of $5,855,000.