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Cause For Cancelation? Huge Betting Shift Sparks Concern Over UFC 328 Fight
TL;DR
A significant shift in betting odds for the UFC 328 fight between Sean Brady and Joaquin Buckley has led to the suspension of certain prop bets. Buckley, initially a +250 underdog, is now favored at -181 just hours before the fight.
Key points
- Massive betting shift for UFC 328 fight
- Buckley went from +250 underdog to -181 favorite
- Brady shifted from -175 favorite to +185 underdog
- Prop bets for the fight were shut down
- Change occurred within a few hours
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MAY 08: (L-R) Opponents Sean Brady and Joaquin Buckley face off during the UFC 328 ceremonial weigh-in at Prudential Center on May 08, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)
A massive shift in gambling odds has shut down certain prop bets for Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley later tonight (Sat., May 9, 2026) at UFC 328 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
If you’re an avid UFC gambler and watched any of the activity early Saturday you would have known something weird was going on. Massive money started to come in on Buckley, who originally opened as a +250 underdog only to completely shift to a -181 favorite just hours before the fight. What’s alarming is the fact that this change didn’t happen over the course of a few weeks, but rather a few hours. Check it out below:
Brady, who looked fine at Friday’s early and ceremonial weigh ins, went from an opening -175 favorite to a ridiculous +185 betting underdog. There’s not much additional information at this time, but it’s enough to force oddsmakers to shut down future prop betting for the welterweight matchup.
Check out a recent message from Bet Online:
At the time of this writing, Brady vs. Buckley is still expected to take place on UFC 328’s main card. But if the promotion decides to take action there’s already precedence for a potential cancelation based on how turned out earlier this year.
Q&A
Why were prop bets suspended for the UFC 328 fight?
Prop bets were suspended due to a sudden and massive shift in betting odds, prompting concerns among oddsmakers.
What caused the betting odds to change so drastically for Brady vs. Buckley?
The odds shifted dramatically due to a large influx of money on Buckley, changing him from a +250 underdog to a -181 favorite within hours.
What were the original betting odds for Sean Brady and Joaquin Buckley?
Sean Brady opened as a -175 favorite, while Joaquin Buckley started as a +250 underdog before the odds flipped.
