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Drake Has Taken Home an Insane Sum of $8,800,000 Through UFC Since 2022 With Latest Being $2.7M Spurt After Israel Adesanya Won at UFC 287

Published 04/10/2023, 10:01 AM EDT

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Drake is known for his hit songs and for being one of the most successful and recognizable pop stars in the world. But, in recent years, he has also become known for his love of UFC fights and his tendency to place large bets on the outcomes of these fights. In this article, we will explore how much money Drake has earned by betting on UFC fights since 2022.

Drake is a huge fan of UFC fights. He has been vocal about his passion for the sport on social media and in interviews. In fact, he has attended many UFC events in person, and he has even been seen walking out with fighters to the octagon. This love for the sport has translated into a love for betting on UFC fights. Betting has become a major pastime for Drake in recent years.

The ‘Drake Curse’ is real?

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Drake has lost a lot of money on UFC bets. Due to a string of losses, fans termed Drake’s bets as the ‘Drake Curse’. In March 2022, Drake lost $27,500 betting on Jorge Masvidal in his loss to Colby Covington at UFC 272.

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Later that year, he lost a staggering $427,000 betting on Gaethje in his loss to Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title at UFC 274. He also lost $430,000 betting on Kamaru Usman in his loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 278.

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Most notably, Drake lost a whopping $2,000,000 betting on Israel Adesanya in his fight against Alex Pereira at UFC 281.

Drake’s winnings in UFC

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Despite these losses, Drake has also won big on a number of occasions. In August 2022, he won $3.1 million betting on Paddy Pimblett at UFC London. He then won $2,700,000 betting on Israel Adesanya in his win against Jared Cannonier at UFC 276.

Drake also won $500,000 betting on Jon Jones when he won against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. Most recently, he won $2,100,000 betting on Israel Adesanya in his win against Alex Pereira at UFC 287.

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These wins have left him with a net profit of $8.8 million. Drake‘s love for UFC fights has led him to become a major player in the world of sports betting. What are your thoughts about Drake’s bets? Let us know in the comments below.

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Written by:

Sushant Sharma

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports who has a keen understanding of the complex commercial nature of the sport. With a degree in Commerce from a prestigious institute, Sushant has a unique perspective on the multi-million-dollar industry that surrounds the UFC. He is an avid fan of the sport and has been following it closely since 2016.
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Anuj Jacob