UFC 257 goes down this weekend on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. In a high stakes main event fight, MMA royalty Conor McGregor faces the often underdog Dustin Poirier, in a lightweight contest.
Considering the fact that he has already beaten Poirier before at UFC 178 in 2014, McGregor has the upper hand going into the fight. The odds are also in his favour, with the majority of the MMA world picking the Irishman to perform the same way as he did the last time.
McGregor started as a sizeable favourite (-240) when the fight was announced, and the odds continue to widen in his favour (-300+). ‘The Notorious’ has promised to make quick work of his opponent on January 23rd.
Online sportsbook SportsBetting.ag has released dozens of betting lines, so do check them out before you make your next move.
Will Fighters Touch Gloves?
McGregor and Poirier have been very respectful in the lead up to their UFC 257 bout and it’s very likely that they touch gloves. But you never know.
Yes -550
No +375
Fight Ends In The First Minute
McGregor has stated that he’s confident he is going to finish Poirier within 60 seconds. But will he?
Yes +600
No -1000
First Successful Takedown
While McGregor likes staying on the feet, his opponent might look to neutralise his threat early on by attempting some takedowns.
Conor McGregor +300
Dustin Poirier -400
First To Bleed
Conor McGregor +200
Dustin Poirier -260
Will Either Fighter Be Knocked Out Or Submitted Unconscious?
McGregor has fought 24 times in his career, and only twice has he gone the distance. The rest of his 22 fights, whether win or loss, have had a decisive end.
Yes +350
No -500
Will McGregor Be Credited With A Knockdown?
McGregor’s knockdown average is 1.81 per 15 minutes.
Yes +120
No -150
Will Poirier Be Credited With A Knockdown?
Poirier has a humble 0.12 knockdown average per 15 minutes.
Yes +300
No -400
McGregor vs Poirier Point Spread
Conor McGregor -5.5 points
Dustin Poirier +5.5 points
Will The Fight Go The Distance?
McGregor has gone the distance only twice in his career, while Poirier has gone the distance nine in 33 fights.
Yes +300
No -400
Method Of Victory
McGregor by KO/TKO or DQ -200
Poirier by Points +550
McGregor by Points +600
Poirier by KO/TKO or DQ +600
Poirier by Submission +1000
McGregor by Submission +2500
Draw +6600
Method And Round Of Victory
McGregor in Round 1 by KO/TKO or DQ +175
McGregor in Round 2 by KO/TKO or DQ +375
Poirier by Points +550
McGregor by Points +600
McGregor in Round 3 by KO/TKO or DQ +1000
Poirier in Round 1 by KO/TKO or DQ +1600
McGregor in Round 4 by KO/TKO or DQ +1800
Poirier in Round 2 by KO/TKO or DQ +2200
Poirier in Round 3 by KO/TKO or DQ +2500
McGregor in Round 5 by KO/TKO or DQ +2800
Poirier in Round 1 by Submission +2800
Poirier in Round 4 by KO/TKO or DQ +2800
McGregor in Round 1 by Submission +3300
Poirier in Round 2 by Submission +3300
Poirier in Round 5 by KO/TKO or DQ +3300
McGregor in Round 2 by Submission +4000
Poirier in Round 3 by Submission +4000
Poirier in Round 4 by Submission +4000
Poirier in Round 5 by Submission +4000
McGregor in Round 3 by Submission +5000
McGregor in Round 4 by Submission +5000
McGregor in Round 5 by Submission +5000
Draw +6600
Round Betting
McGregor in Round 1 +160
McGregor in Round 2 +350
Poirier by Points +550
McGregor by Points +600
McGregor in Round 3 +900
Poirier in Round 1 +1000
Poirier in Round 2 +1400
McGregor in Round 4 +1600
Poirier in Round 3 +1800
Poirier in Round 4 +2200
McGregor in Round 5 +2500
Poirier in Round 5 +3300
Draw +6600
Who do you think wins the UFC 257 main event between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor?
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