MMA betting is an increasingly popular way to wager on mixed martial arts matches. There are various bet types, such as moneyline, total rounds, method of victory, props and props bets available. For optimal success it is crucial to understand the odds as well as research fighter styles before managing one’s bankroll effectively.
As opposed to sports like basketball and football, in which teams follow an established schedule throughout the year, MMA fights are negotiated individually between promotions (such as UFC) and fighters; it makes long-term projections difficult; this explains why so much MMA betting relies on handicapping matches rather than individual fighters.
Odds for an MMA fight are typically displayed as how much a bettor could win per $100 bet, with favorites typically receiving negative odds while underdogs receiving plus odds. Once understood, this system is straightforward – favorites provide lower payouts with higher odds of winning while underdogs present greater risks/rewards ratios.
Therefore, betting on underdogs can often prove more profitable than backing heavy favorites. This is particularly the case when an underdog has an advantage in terms of fighting style, reach or stance over their opponent; for instance Anthony Pettis’s superior kicking game proved the case during his Ultimate Fighter 13 final against Clay Guida.
Over/Under Totals are another popular MMA betting option. They take into account factors like expected number of rounds in a fight and fighter style/previous performances to calculate an Over/Under total that accurately represents its implied probability; with each additional round the bout lasts, its Over/Under total will increase accordingly.
Betting on which round a fight will end can be an exciting and profitable bet type for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). As each fighter’s strategy can have a dramatic effect on how their fight plays out, it is essential that bettors take factors like age, injuries and fighting style into account when placing their bet.
Method of Victory bets provide an easy way to predict whether a match will end via knockout, submission, or judge decision. They’re available both pre-fight and live betting – you could even combine multiple bets into a parlay to increase your chance at success with bigger returns! Success with this bet type requires extensive research and analysis of each fighter’s recent performances, record, training camp, weigh-in weight restrictions and weigh-in results to see if they are close to missing weight, which could have an impactful implication for their fight performance – for instance a fighter that struggles to make weight may arrive dehydrated and exhausted at battle, giving an advantage to smaller opponents who may quickly establish control early in a contest.