How to bet on MMA
MMA has become one of the most popular sports in recent years, diverting the focus of many bettors. The best Asian and European bookmakers were sure to follow, so it’s time for us to examine what it is that you need to know before placing your bets, in order to make them the most profitable.
As always, the first step would be for you to learn how to read the odds. Which ones indicate a victory for one of the two opponents, or a possible draw, along with those that provide other options. Let’s begin
Understanding the betting odds
The following types can be found in the various bookmaker sites:
- UFC Moneyline
This is the most popular and frequent sort of bet on a fight. It basically indicates the outcome of the fight including the rate possibility of a draw. Choosing a double chance here, if you are not sure, may result in some decent profits.
- UFC Over/Under
This is another widespread bet you can place in the UFC. It involves the number of rounds the fight will run before the winner is determined. For a three-round fight, the usual settings are for over/under 1.5 and 2.5.
- Total over
When you bet on total over, you are guessing that the match will have more rounds played than the number indicated by the sportsbook.
- Total under
It’s the same as the previous type only this time your choice is for a lower number of rounds. The market should be considered if both fighters have a strong blow or are able to end the fight with a painful chokehold.
- UFC Prop Bets
It’s a type where you can get huge payouts if your predictions are correct. It has nothing to do with the result of the bout. Only on specific issues of relevance. You can predict not only if they happen, but also how many times they will do so. Here are some examples:
- How the fight will end?
- Points of handicap
- Fight to go the distance
- Players touching their gloves
- Point spreads
- Round props
- Time of the fight
The variety of the prop bets depends on the bookmaker you choose. Some of them have a wide range of options.
- UFC Round Betting/Total Rounds
Here you need to predict a precise number of rounds. Not advisable in team fights as you will need to add up rounds. Keep in mind that nothing is certain in MMA. Circumstances can change in seconds through just a lucky shot. You will need to do extensive research on the fighters involved and the background of the bout. It is a risky bet that can give out a lot of profit.
- UFC Method of Victory
This is one of the most unpredictable wagers you can place. Definitely not recommended for beginners. After acquiring enough experience, you can try it and win big. There are four options:
- Knockout
It occurs after a direct hit from one of the opponents resulting in the incapacitation of his adversary
- Technical knockout
When one of the fighters receives a number of hits without defending himself or showing that he is able to return the punches, they are ruled as defenseless and the bout stops.
- Submission
A fighter submits when a choke from their opponent cannot be defended.
- Points
That goes to the judges. If both fighters are still standing at the end of the regulation rounds, then the winner is the one who scored the most points. Knockdowns are especially important here as they are awarded the most points. A knockdown occurs when one of the opponents is knocked off their feet, but after they gets up, they are still able to continue the fight.
Now it’s time to put what you have learned to good use. There are plenty of bookmakers that offer the sport. Just choose the one that suits you best, open an account via the best agent, do your homework and start winning.