On Saturday in Glendale, Arizona, Mountain State bettors have the opportunity to place wagers on two exciting rematches and a multifight card in UFC 263.
Despite Israel Adesanya’s odds shifting from -286 to -250 at DraftKings WV Sportsbook, he remains a significant favorite in the middleweight title match main event against Marvin Vettori, who is currently at +200. Adesanya previously defeated Vettori in a non-title bout back in 2018 via split decision and now holds the championship.
Deiveson Figueiredo, the current flyweight champion, will be defending his title against Brandon Moreno in the co-feature. Figueiredo is considered the favorite with odds of -240, while Moreno is the underdog with odds of +195. This fight is a rematch of their incredible draw in December 2020, where they made UFC flyweight history by delivering a record-breaking 269 total strikes.
The president of UFC, Dana White, deemed it the most exceptional flyweight fight in the history of UFC.
Remaining matches on the main card:
- In the upcoming matchup, Leon Edwards is the favored contender with odds of -500, while Nate Diaz is the underdog with odds of +355.
- In the upcoming fight, Belal Muhammad is listed as the favorite with odds of -265, while his opponent Demian Maia is the underdog with odds of +200.
- Paul Craig is the underdog with odds of +235 in his fight against Jamahal Hill, who is favored to win with odds of -305.
Prelim bouts:
- The odds for the Drew Dober and Brad Riddell fight are -130 for Dober and +112 for Riddell.
- The match-up is between Eryk Anders, the favorite with odds of -150, and Darren Stewart, the underdog with odds of +120.
- The odds for the Joanne Calderwood and Lauren Murphy fight are -152 for Calderwood and +120 for Murphy.
- Moslar Evloev is the favorite at -250 odds, while Hakeem Dawodu is the underdog at +195 odds.
How to watch
- The early prelims will commence at 6 p.m. and will be available on UFC Fight Pass.
- Preliminary Matches: Airing at 8 p.m. on ESPN or ESPN+.
- The main card can be ordered on ESPN+ at 10 p.m.
Betting on UFC 263 at WV sportsbooks
First-time bettors can avail of DraftKings’ exclusive offer.
If your team/fighter wins in an NBA moneyline or the UFC 263 Adesanya-Vettori main event, you will receive $100 in DK Dollars by placing a bet of $1 or more.
You can participate in any NBA games until the conclusion of the conference championships or the Adesanya-Vettori fight.
To qualify for a $100 bonus, deposit $5 or more into your sportsbook account. If you decide to bet on the fight, make sure to place a minimum wager of $1 on either fighter. If your chosen fighter wins, you will receive the bonus.
The bonus will be given to you in the form of site credit, also known as DK Dollars. However, before you can withdraw these DK Dollars from your account, you must fulfill a one-time play-through requirement. Please note that this offer does not apply to live bets, parlays, free bets, cash-out, voided bets, or odds boosts.
As the fight time draws near, search for additional boosts within the books.
Analyzing UFC 263’s main card
During their initial meeting, Adesanya dominated the first two rounds with his exceptional stand-up striking skills. However, Vettori managed to find his footing on the ground and emerged victorious in the third round.
The duration of the fight has been extended by two additional rounds. Adesanya holds a six-inch reach advantage and prefers engaging in fights from a distance. On the other hand, Vettori is inclined towards ground-based techniques and has odds of +1000 for winning through submission as per FanDuel Sportsbook WV.
Bettors often look for victory props as rematches rarely yield identical outcomes.
After experiencing his first career defeat against light-heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz, Adesanya retains his middleweight title since he had moved up in weight. As he steps back into the ring, will Adesanya be driven by a stronger determination to prove himself? And how might this impact the fight’s outcome and his fighting style?
In the initial Figueiredo-Moreno bout, the outcome resulted in a majority draw, allowing Figueiredo to retain his title. Additionally, Figueiredo incurred a penalty of losing a point due to a groin kick.
Did Moreno sustain any injuries in the fight while battling through a shoulder injury?
Some betting considerations
The fight between Figueiredo-Moreno resulted in a draw, making it the fourth title fight draw in UFC history. While most books consider draws as invalidating all bets, DraftKings offers a unique option in its Fight Props section called “tie” with a payout of +5000.
DraftKings’ knockout round grouping feature is also highly impressive.
The How Fight Will End section offered by FanDuel presents a remarkable menu. Simply predict the outcome accurately, and you can win both fighters at a reduced payout.
At BetMGM Sportsbook WV, bettors have the opportunity to engage in “double up” props, where they can place two- or three-fight parlays.
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