UFC was introduced to the world in 1993 in UFC 1, a total novelty, the first UFC was extremely peculiar because in one of the fights a thin jujitsu fighter fought against a Sumo wrestler. At the time the first UFC premiered to today the organization has had minor facelifts.
Today UFC and MMA matches are primetime events, some say it has even taken the foothold that boxing once had in expectation and spectacle. UFC and MMA take a lot of the elements that WWE wrestling has in telling a story and hyping a fight in a way that you must watch. The difference is the fights are real.
Like boxing and other sports, UFC and MMA fights have various forms of betting, from the straight moneyline bet to Over/Under rounds, Parlays, and methods of victory. In this article, we will explore the various UFC/MMA betting options and how to bet on them.
UFC / MMA Moneyline bet
The moneyline bet in the UFC and MMA is a bet you place on a straight winner. In this case, X fighter will have odds placed be it a – or + sign, a minus sign is a reference to the favorite and the plus is for the underdog. Underdogs pay out more since according to experts, they have the least chance to win a fight.
UFC / MMA Over / Under Round Bets
An over/under rounds bet is when you think a fight will end after a specific round. Like boxing, you are betting that a fight will go OVER or UNDER 2.5 rounds. If the fight ends after and you placed over you lose your bet. It is important to know each fighter's history before placing a bet on this option. Some fighters go longer others are knockout experts.
Method of Victory bet in UFC / MMA
The method of victory bet is when you bet that a fight will be decided by either knockout (KO), technical knockout (TKO), decision, or submission. There is also the option of Disqualification (DQ) if a fighter hits below the belt or is doing something unsportsmanlike in any way.
UFC / MMA Parlay Betting
A parlay is a single bet that combines two or more individual wagers for a higher payout. In this case, you will place 2 or more various outcomes of each fight you bet on and if you hit all those bets you win your ticket. If you lose one of let’s say 5 bets you lose the entire bet. In a parlay, you need all bets to hit in order to win.
Live UFC / MMA Betting
Betting odds change a lot during a live MMA or UFC event, it is important to place your bets quickly. As the fight progress, the odds will either go lower or higher on a given fighter, as well as various options for a finish may pop up. You have to be ready to place the bet.
This is the basic set up for MMA/ UFC betting. It is important for you to understand the types of bets and manners in which the bets are placed. Always try to research a fighter or fighting style to better prepare you to place the proper bet.
