The bigger the fight, the more attention the prop bets get. And UFC fights don't get much bigger than Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz.
There are a variety of bets beyond your typical money lines to win and the over/under, and today's column takes a closer look at a few of these.
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Will the fight end in a decsion?
Decision +480
No decision -750
Basically, you're betting on whether the fight goes to the final bell. The no decision at -265 makes sense given how devastating both McGregor is as a striker. The wildcard here is Diaz's durability, which could easily prolong the fight. Diaz is one of the grittiest fighters on the roster, a small bet on the decision could look like a genius move.
Will Diaz win by submission?
Diaz wins by submission +800
Any other result -1200
Let's clarify here: you're either betting Diaz to win by a submission, or your betting against it. So if you bet any other result, you win even if Conor McGregor wins. Brazilian jiu-jitsu is the one area of MMA that Diaz seemingly holds a major advantage over McGregor, but he has to get the fight to the ground first. Unfortunately, Diaz is a terrible wrestler.
Will McGregor win by KO/TKO?
McGregor wins by TKO/KO -265
Any other result +185
Obviously, oddsmakers feel that the most likely outcome is the Irishman laying out Diaz for the win. I actually like the any other result bet, as it gives you more options to win the bout. But I can't deny that McGregor has looked like a killer in all of his UFC fights. That left hand can put people to sleep in an instant.
Pick the winner and which round
Diaz wins in round 1 +175
McGregor wins in round 1 +375
Diaz wins in round 2 +1300
McGregor wins in round 2 +375
Are you feeling lucky? Then go ahead and pick which round the winner will snatch victory. The odds go all the way up to round 5, and there are some massive payouts for each. You can also bet “any other result” for any of these, but they're pretty damn expensive. I'm not going to even try and make a prediction here - this one's on you.
Other bets to consider
Fight ends is a draw +22500, Fight is not a draw -67500
McGregor wins inside the distance -312
Diaz wins inside the distance +463
A draw is a rare outcome in MMA, and will always have ridiculous odds for both sides of the equation. McGregor inside the distance is a decent play, but if you think Diaz finishes by either TKO or sub, you'll earn a massive payout if that happens.
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