The highly anticipated main event of UFC 260 on Saturday features a colossal rematch between champion Stipe Miocic and challenger Francis Ngannou.
In the most literal sense, and perhaps metaphorically as well, there is a potential for both personal and financial gain.
The highly anticipated clash between the two heavyweight contenders in the pay-per-view main event is not only one of the most anticipated fights of the year, but also holds great significance as one of the most important heavyweight title bouts in the history of MMA.
Thanks to a UFC 260 promotion, new users who deposit money into DraftKings have the opportunity to transform their $1 into $100 by accurately predicting the winner of an unmissable MMA fight.
Looking to take advantage of the 100-1 promo for UFC 260? To qualify, simply select either Miocic or Ngannou as the victor in Saturday’s Las Vegas fight.
Before we begin, there are a couple of important guidelines to keep in mind.
In order to be eligible, new users on DraftKings must make a minimum deposit of $5 into their Sportsbook account.
Place your bet prior to the commencement of the main event.
After you have completed your deposit, navigate to the Sportsbook Promos page and select the “BOOST THIS EVENT” link located next to either Miocic or Ngannou.
Take advantage of your one-time odds boost to enjoy a remarkable +10000 (100-1) odds on the fighter’s moneyline.
A qualifying bet is only applied to your first bet after the boost.
You cannot bet more than $1.
Live bets, parlays, cash-out bets, free bets, and voided bets are not included in the promotion.
If you correctly forecast the winner, you will earn a $100 profit on your $1 wager.
Who wins: Miocic or Ngannou?
Miocic initially entered UFC 260 as a +190 underdog, but the line has significantly narrowed since then.
By Wednesday afternoon, the odds for the five-round fight were nearing a pick’em status. For instance, at DraftKings, Ngannou (-120) held a slight advantage over Miocic (-102). With a standard bet at these odds, betting $12 on Ngannou would yield a $10 profit. Conversely, to gain $10 in profit, one would need to wager $10.20 on Miocic.
Even though March Madness is still ongoing this weekend, the fight on Saturday is expected to attract significant betting attention. However, it’s important to note that viewers are not tuning in for the trash-talk and pre-fight posturing. There is no animosity or intense rivalry between Miocic (20-3) and Ngannou (15-3).
Absolutely not, these endearing oafs wouldn’t be able to deliver that kind of promotional speech even if their life relied on it.
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The initial encounter between Miocic and Ngannou took place in 2018. Miocic, aged 38, dominated every round, securing a unanimous decision win and successfully defending his title. It was undeniably a lackluster display from Ngannou, deviating from his usual level of inspiration.
Despite his incredible life story, the 34-year-old Cameroonian-French fighter has managed to regain his previous reputation as the ultimate intimidator. Impressively, he has achieved four consecutive knockout victories, with each win taking a mere average of 40.5 seconds.
Take a moment to observe the incredible abilities of this man.
However, disregarding the consistently underrated Miocic, who possesses virtually every significant UFC heavyweight record, might be unwise.
Despite his gravelly speech, he possesses some impressive strength in those hands.
Residing in Lexington, Virginia, Dann Stupp is an experienced sports journalist with an extensive background in writing and editing for various outlets such as The Athletic, USA Today, ESPN, and MLB.com.
