MMA betting is an exciting and profitable form of wagering for sports bettors. It adds a different element than traditional sports betting, though, because MMA bettors often have a strong edge over the sportsbooks’ odds. This edge is based on knowing things about the fight that sportsbooks don’t know, or at least don’t think to consider when setting their betting lines. By understanding how to leverage this edge, you can improve your chances of winning bets and walk away with a nice payday.
Unlike traditional sports bets, MMA betting is much more focused on the individual matchups. This is because a successful MMA bettors understand that a fighter’s past performances are not always an accurate indicator of how they will perform in a specific fight against another fighter. Instead, bettors should focus on studying each fighter’s overall record against similar opponents and use that information to help determine which side of the betting line to place their bets on.
The most common types of MMA wagers are moneyline/match bets on who will win a fight and over/under bets on how many rounds a fight will last. These bets are fairly simple and will only pay out if you choose the winner of the fight correctly. You can also make a parlay, which is an accumulator in which multiple bets are tied together to increase payouts, but this type of bet is risky and should only be used with small bet amounts.
MMMA Over/Under Betting
The Over/Under bet is a popular wager in MMA fights, and the betting lines are usually available well before the fight begins. Over/Under bets are based on the number of rounds the fight will last, and if you choose the over side of the bet you will win if the fight lasts longer than the scheduled number of rounds. If the fight ends before the number of rounds is reached, the bet will lose.
Round Bets
MMMA rounds bets are a fun way to place wagers during the fight itself, and some sportsbooks even offer live round betting during a fight. You can bet on which round you believe a fight will end, and sometimes wager on whether the round will be won by a knockout or submission. Some sportsbooks also offer Method of Victory bets, in which you can place a bet on which fighter will win the fight by method (i.e., Inside the Distance, Submission, or Judge Decision).
Other MMA prop bets include Method of Victory and FOTN (Fight of the Night) wagers. Method of Victory bets are a bit more complex, as you’ll need to predict how the fight will be won, which isn’t always easy since most of the time, MMA fighters go the distance in their fights. FOTN bets, on the other hand, are easier to predict and can yield big rewards if you get them right. However, they should be avoided by inexperienced bettors who aren’t familiar with the rules and regulations of MMA fights.