Israel Adesanya eyes $44,000 payout after betting on Patrick Mahomes ahead of Super Bowl
Israel Adesanya lays a big wager of $20,000 on Patrick Mahomes and anticipates a return of $44,000.
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Israel Adesanya sets a big bet on Patrick Mahomes and anticipates a return of $44,000 (via Imago)
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has wagered on the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl. He appears in line for a substantial payout of about $44,000 if Patrick Mahomes leads his team to victory. Adesanya has had an illustrious career in the UFC, and his prediction holds weight.
Adesanya asked fans on social media who they predicted to win the big game. He himself revealed that he bet on the Chiefs. Considering Patrick Mahomes‘ skill and the Chiefs’ explosive offense, Adesanya seems to have selected a solid one to back. This is what he said:
WHO YOU GOT. I got side bets on this Super Bowl. But the main bet is what I come home to.Israel Adesanya via X
Adesanya suggested he made multiple Super Bowl side bets. ‘The Last Stylebender’ could earn approximately $44,000 if Mahomes adds to his legacy with another championship. Of course, the substantial payout is a small change to someone of Adesanya’s elite financial status. But having skin in the game makes the Super Bowl viewing experience far more suspenseful and engaging.
Adesanya is rumored to come back to the octagon at UFC 300. His most recent loss came from Sean Strickland. The charismatic former middleweight champ has always vocalized about his passions beyond MMA. Adesanya’s social media often references his avid fandom of other sports. So it’s unsurprising to see him immersed in the year’s biggest football spectacle with a massive wager at stake.
Fight fans react to Israel Adesanya betting on Patrick Mahomes
Israel Adesanya received a mix of reactions from fans after revealing he bet on the underdog Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl. Some fans endorsed his $20,000 wager. Others cautioned against excessive sports gambling.
Some fight fans were hyped to see their guy publicly putting his money on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. There’s nothing like the UFC superstar giving his blessing to throw down some cash on a particular player. Few fans got worried about Adesanya promoting sports betting for all his young fans to see. They thought his boasting about his big bet made gambling look way too normal. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
The ethics of sports gambling remain debated. Adesanya gave fans a peek behind the curtain of his high-stakes bet. This demonstrated his supreme faith in Mahomes’ ability to deliver when it matters the most.
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