For three years, Francis Ngannou has dreamed of a UFC betting rematch against Stipe Miocic. Cause by Miocic defeating him by unanimous decision on January 20, 2018. Saturday’s rematch is being touted as the Biggest Baddest Rematch. And with plenty of good reason. Heavyweight championship fights draw handle and viewers like nothing else in sports. Ngannou is a slight betting favorite to exact revenge against Miocic. But is he improved enough to merit such faith?
To summarize, there are five bouts scheduled on the main card. Beyond the main event, two of those fights have ranked combatants.
UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou Main Card
| Date and Time: | Saturday, March 27, 2021, 9 p.m. ET |
|---|---|
| Location: | UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| UFC Fight Night Main Card TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
Heavyweight Title Bout
| Fighters | Odds |
|---|---|
| Stipe Miocic | EV |
| Francis Ngannou | -120 |
Defending champion Stipe Miocic has an offshore betting record of 20-3. He is coming off three consecutive fights against Daniel Cormier. Following a 1st round knockout loss to Cormier on July 7, 2018, Miocic won the next two. On August 17, 2019, Miocic beat Cormier in a 4th round TKO. Next, on August 15, 2020, Miocic prevailed in a unanimous decision. He has successfully defended the UFC heavyweight title on four occasions.
Overall, Francis Ngannou has a career record of 15-3. He is riding a four-bout winning streak. Last time out was on May 9, 2020, against Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Ngannou scored a 1st round knockout win in the UFC 249 matchup. Previously on June 29, 2019, Ngannou faced Junior dos Santos. Ngannou won in a 1st round knockout at the UFC on ESPN event. Saturday marks Ngannou’s second attempt at the UFC heavyweight title.
Welterweight Bout
| Fighters | Odds |
|---|---|
| Tyron Woodley | +215 |
| Vincente Luque | -255 |
Tyron Woodley has a career record of 19-6. Of major concern is that he’s lost his last three fights. Woodley is coming off a 5th round TKO loss to Colby Covington. By contrast, Vincente Luque brings a career mark of 19-7. He has won his last two bouts. Luque scored a 2nd round knockout over Niko Price on May 9, 2020.
Bantamweight Bout
| Fighters | Odds |
|---|---|
| Sean O’Malley | -320 |
| Thomas Almeida | +260 |
Sean O’Malley brings a career ledger of 12-1. However, he lost his last fight in a 1st round TKO to Marlon Vera. Thomas Almeida stands at 22-4. In turn, he’s lost three consecutive fights and four of his last five. Almeida lost by unanimous decision to Jonathan Martinez on October 18, 2020.
Women’s Flyweight Bout
| Fighters | Odds |
|---|---|
| Gillian Robertson | +140 |
| Miranda Maverick | -160 |
On the whole, Gillian Robertson is 9-5. She is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Taila Santos. Counter to that is Miranda Maverick’s record of 8-2. Maverick is riding a four-bout winning streak. Maverick beat Liana Jojua by TKO on October 24, 2020.
Lightweight Bout
| Fighters | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jamie Mullarkey | +110 |
| Khama Worthy | -130 |
In sum, Jamie Mullarkey has a career record of 12-4. Khama Worthy brings a record of 16-7. Worthy is coming off a 1st round TKO loss to Ottman Azaitar.
UFC 260 SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Francis Ngannou has much to prove. Stipe Miocic has an impeccable UFC Betting odds record at defending the heavyweight title. And at even money, the champion is a tremendous value.
UFC 260 SBG Best Bets: Stipe Miocic.