The UFC flyweight title is on the line as reigning champion Joshua Van takes on Alexandre Pantjoa in a highly anticipated rematch Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena.
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This clash will serve as the main event of a 12-fight UFC 331 card, which features a top-10 lightweight bout between Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy as the co-main.
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The main card is set for 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
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Explore a variety of sports betting promotions to boost your bonuses before tonight’s main event ring walks.
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In addition we’ll cover the bases of UFC betting terminology such as the odds, moneyline, prop bets, and other essential wagering markets available for this elusive fight card.
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Van vs. Pantoja 2 odds
| Fighter | Total Rounds | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Van | Over 4.5 (+140) | -130 |
| Alexandre Pantoja | Under 4.5 (-180) | +110 |
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How to bet on UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2
Placing UFC bets can feel overwhelming, but researching a fighter’s history is an effective way to understand how their upcoming bout may unfold.
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In this case, Pantoja’s loss to Van was due to an unforeseen injury that occurred 26 seconds into their initial title bout last December.
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Pantoja is now hoping to exact revenge on Van and walk away with the title.
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Whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran MMA viewer, title fights always keep bettors and fans on the edge of their seats, as a single punch or a small mistake can determine whether a payout is positive or negative.
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This involves betting on the fight’s result: identifying the winner and loser.
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Sportsbooks set odds for each fighter, designating one as the favorite and the other as the underdog.
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In this title clash, Van is a slight favorite with -130 odds to win whereas Pantoja enters a small +110 underdog.
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Pantoja → win → underdog
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Over/Under rounds
In UFC for over/under betting, sportsbooks set a line for the fight’s duration, and you choose whether you believe the fight will last longer or shorter than that number.
For example, Van vs. Pantoja has an over/under of 4.5 rounds with odds of +140 for the over and -180 for the under.
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A bettor must wager $180 to win $100 if the fight goes under than 4.5 rounds or $100 to win $240 if it goes over 4.5 rounds — each round is 3 minutes so past the 1:30 mark of the fourth round.
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Prop bets are a broad category of wagers that aren’t directly tied to moneyline betting.
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They are highly popular among bettors because they offer various ways to wager on fights.
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Here are some types of UFC prop bets you can find for Saturday’s main event:
- Significant strikes landed
- How the fight will end
- Points Spread
- Fight to go the distance
Prop bet availability differs across sportsbooks.
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Some provide numerous options, while others limit players to certain bets.
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A fight can conclude by decision (including split, unanimous, or majority), draw, knockout/technical knockout, or submission.
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These outcomes are also part of the betting markets called method of victory.
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Mike Turay is a sports journalist and editor who closely follows the NBA, NFL, college sports and UFC.
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He has demonstrated expertise in both NBA and NFL player prop bets for nearly three years.
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Mike is also highly knowledgeable about the sportsbook offer landscape, frequently trying and reviewing the latest apps and sites.
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