Best betting apps and promo codes for UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira
Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira are battling for the UFC light heavyweight championship at UFC 320, and there are several sportsbook promo codes for new bettors who want to bet on the card
For the second time in seven months, Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira will square off with the light heavyweight championship at stake in UFC 320 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. The main card begins at 10 p.m. ET. The Russian Ankalaev (21-1-1) won a unanimous decision in March over Pereira (12-3), who hails from Brazil. Ankalaev enters as the favorite at -265 (risk $265 to win $100), while Pereira is the underdog at +215 in the latest UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira odds at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Ahead of this weekend's monster UFC 320 card, several top sportsbook betting apps have promo codes waiting for new bettors. If you want to wager on the featherweight title fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira or a different UFC bout, we'll compare the different sign-up offers from the top sportsbooks so you can see what is the best fit.
Sportsbook promo comparison
Brand | Promo | Promo Code |
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FanDuel | ||
Fanatics | Get $100 in FanCash, plus a $100 No Sweat Bet in FanCash on every Game Day |
The "bet and get" promo is a popular choice for sportsbooks. bet365 is giving out $200 in bonus bets after an initial bet of at least $5, while DraftKings is offering $200 if your first bet wins. FanDuel is offering more in bonus bets ($300) from a first bet of $5+, but you have to win your first bet in order to receive the bonus bets.
If you want to make a smaller investment to start, those sportsbook promotions are a good way to start. If you're willing to bet more upfront for a bigger potential boost to your starting bankroll, we'd recommend going with Fanatics, BetMGM and Caesars' offers. Fanatics has a similar bet and get structure but you have to make a $100 wager on each football game day with the sportsbook. If that first bet loses to start the day, then you get $100 in bonus bets.
At BetMGM, you get bet insurance up to $1,500, meaning that BetMGM will match your stake in bonus bets if your first bet loses. While this promotion could lead to a big win, it could also lead to first-time bettors starting in a bigger hole if their first bet and bonus bet wagers all lose. Caesars is giving new customers (20) 100% profit boost tokens to potentially double your winnings after an initial bet of at least $1. Each profit boost token has a maximum wager of $25, so in full, you'd have to bet $250 in order to maximize the promotion.
UFC 320 preview
The UFC 320 headlining bout is a rematch from UFC 313 in March, when former No. 1 Alex Pereira lost a unanimous decision to current champion Magomed Ankalaev after five rounds of competition. Ankalaev is on a 14-fight unbeaten streak heading into this bout and hasn't lost since his UFC debut in March 2018. The only UFC fighter to win light heavyweight and middleweight championships, Pereira is fighting for the first time since losing in March with revenge certainly on his mind. At +215 odds, Pereira might be good value for those bettors who believe he will bounce back vs. the -265 favorite, Ankalaev.
The other title bout on the five fight main card is between Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen for the batamweight championship. In this co-main event, Dvalishvili (20-4) makes his third title defense and is on a 13-fight win streak since April 2018. Sandhagen (18-5) has won four of his last five fights, including a knockout of Deiveson Figueiredo in May. Dvalishvili is a -410 favorite to defend his title, while Sandhagen is a +320 underdog.
There are five total fights on the main card, four in the prelims, and five more fights in the early prelims. The largest favorite on the entire card is Veronica Hardy (-850) over Brogan Walker in a women's flyweight bout. The closest fight to a pick'em is Daniel Santos (-148) vs. Joo Sang Yoo (+124) in a featherweight bout.
Responsible gaming
It's important for bettors to understand responsible gaming and not fall into dangerous habits such as chasing losses. Sportsbooks offer tools such as time and wager limits to help out their users in this regard. Bettors can also use national resources like The National Council on Problem Gaming, Gamblers Anonymous and 1-800-GAMBLER.
