MMA betting is an exciting and growing market in sports. The Ultimate Fighting Championship, or UFC, is the largest MMA promotion company with events and betting markets worldwide. While UFC fights are often broadcast on pay-per-view, the online world of MMA betting offers bettors much more choice.
Unlike traditional sports betting, MMA bets are not based on who will win the match. Instead, bettors wager on how the fight will end. In MMA, there are three possible methods of victory: a knockout, a submission, or a judge decision (score). Bettors can also place bets on the number of rounds in which the fight will last.
The MMA betting odds are calculated by the bookmakers and are often published shortly before the fight begins. The odds are determined by a number of factors including the fighters’ performance history, divisional standing, and physical attributes. The fighters’ styles should also be considered as well as their ring experience, recent performance, and current form. A comparison of striking stats, such as strikes landed and absorbed per minute, may also help bettors find value in a fight’s odds.
Another key factor when considering MMA betting is the fighters’ age. Younger fighters tend to outclass their older opponents, winning over 60% of the time when the age gap is five years or more. However, bettors must remember that the younger fighters are not invincible and should still consider their opponent’s form.
One of the best ways to place a MMA bet is to look for plus values. These are bets that have a profit of 100 dollars or more for every one-hundred-dollar wager. They are a good bet for diehard MMA bettors who want to make the most of their money. However, plus values are riskier and should only be placed when the odds are in your favor.
The MMA odds are usually posted on the betting page of the sportsbook. These odds can change throughout the duration of the fight, depending on how close the betting line is. The higher the odds are, the less likely it is that a fighter will win.
In MMA betting, over/under bets are a popular way to predict the total number of rounds a fight will last. The total is set at the sportsbook and bettors can either take the over or under. A half round is defined as 2 minutes and 30 seconds for settlement purposes. If the fight is stopped before this time, all bets on the over/under will be made void.
Another MMA betting market to look for is the Method of Victory bet. This bet focuses on predicting how the winner of a fight will win. The odds for this type of bet are based on the winner’s preferred method of victory. For example, a fighter with a knockout style might have +120 odds against an opponent with a submission style.