Justin Jaynes meets Charles Rosa in the second bout of UFC Vegas 30 today (which begins at 1PM ET). The lightweight recently revealed he would be betting $25,000 on himself to win the fight. That amount equals what Jaynes stands to win if he beats Rosa.
Jaynes is an underdog in the fight and, should he win, the bet could net him around $62,000.
Jaynes admission has been met with some criticism. It’s unclear if betting on yourself in a pro sporting contest is even legal or in line with commission rules. Either way, the fact a UFC fighter feels the need to bet on themselves to earn more money can also be seen as an indictment on the UFC’s low pay structure.