Make sure to compare prices before the UFC 264 pay-per-view main event featuring Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier this weekend.
Particularly if your intention is to wager on the UFC matches.
The event happening on Saturday signifies the UFC’s comeback to pay-per-view, after having preliminary card fights on ESPN and ESPN+. Additionally, it is regarded as one of the most highly anticipated and extensively promoted trilogy fights in the history of MMA.
Thanks to McGregor (22-5) and Poirier (27-6), the 13-bout fight card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is undeniably one of the most significant sports events of the year. Consequently, Virginia sportsbooks are providing various enticing offers to capture your interest, regardless of your personal inclination towards combat sports.
To be honest, even if you are more inclined towards home runs and touchdowns rather than knockouts and submissions, the UFC betting opportunities this weekend should still be taken into account.
Road to Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3
In 2014, Conor McGregor emerged victorious in his initial encounter with Dustin Poirier, securing a TKO. Subsequently, McGregor went on to achieve several UFC championship titles, rapidly ascending to global stardom. He ventured into the realm of entrepreneurship by establishing and eventually selling a successful whiskey company. Additionally, McGregor enjoyed a substantial financial windfall through a highly anticipated pay-per-view boxing match against Floyd Mayweather Jr., famously known as the “Money Fight.”
Afterwards, Poirier adopted a methodical and consistent strategy, resulting in an impressive record of 9 wins and 1 loss in his next 10 fights. He even managed to secure an interim belt.
Poirier’s attempt to unify the titles was unsuccessful as he fell short against the now-retired champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nevertheless, he received a pleasant consolation prize shortly after: an opportunity for a lucrative rematch with McGregor. Following his knockout victory over McGregor in January, which evened the series at 1-1, the highly anticipated third match is now approaching.
Dustin Poirier or Conor McGregor in rubber match?
On Thursday, Poirier (-126) held a slight advantage as the favored contender over McGregor (-102) at FanDuel in Virginia. To secure a $100 profit from a successful bet, one would have to place a $126 wager on Poirier. Conversely, in McGregor’s case, a bet of $102 would be required to earn $100.
Put simply, the competition seems evenly matched on paper. Moreover, the presence of Conor McGregor’s notorious fanbase, known for placing substantial bets on the day of the fight, is likely to further intensify the competition.