Throughout this guide, we will look into all the markets involved within MMA betting<\/strong> and look into how they can best be exploited. Mixed martial arts (MMA)<\/strong> have really entered mainstream betting<\/a> in recent years with stars such as Connor McGregor being among the most famous athletes in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bookmakers are now taking the sport more into consideration, especially with UFC betting for all main events. Leading to the question, how can we make money betting on MMA?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MMA Betting Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before you place a bet on MMA, it is essential that you know how the MMA betting markets work<\/strong>. You are likely to be familiar with a lot of this if you are an MMA fan but what ultimately interests us is how the structure of a fight impacts our betting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MMA Cards & Fights<\/h3>\n\n\n\nLike boxing<\/a>, an MMA fight can in theory be over in seconds. Therefore it is essential that promoters have a few fights on the card for an event in order to ensure that customers receive some value for money. This is especially true for major pay-for-view fights on television. The quality of the card will be greatly impacted by the money being brought in by the main event. It is quite common for up-and-coming fighters to be first on the bill against someone who they should quite easily beat. While fights later in the card should be more competitive and can even be in the form of title fights. The final fight of the night will be the main event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MMA Betting Lines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
MMA betting lines<\/strong> is a form of wagering where a Sportsbook determines the favorite and the underdog for a fight. This type of wager is only available when there is a possibility of only two outcomes occurring. In the case of MMA fights the fighter with a + sign will be considered the underdog while the fighter with the - sign will be considered the favorite. These odds are only represented like this when you are using a site that uses American odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MMA Betting Odds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
MMA betting odds<\/strong> in theory at least are meant to represent the probability of an outcome occurring. The clearest example of this in an MMA fight would be the chances of a fighter being victorious. For example, if you believe that a fighter would win a particular fight 9 out of 10 times you should only bet on this outcome if the odds represent good value<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bookmakers & Exchanges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When you place a bet on MMA through a bookmaker you will be betting with fixed odds<\/strong>. This means that when you place a bet, what you are set to win will not change, regardless of what happens at a later date. This is the most traditional form of betting and will be offered by all bookmakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An exchange site<\/strong> is very different as users of the site will have two options. They can either place a back bet<\/a><\/strong>, where you will be betting on an outcome to occur against odds that have been set by other users or alternatively, users can also place a lay bet<\/a><\/strong> where they will be betting against an outcome to occur. Exchange sites are much easier sites to implement a strategy on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In-play MMA Betting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In-play MMA betting<\/strong> can be very rewarding but if not used with caution can be extremely risky. In a matter of seconds, the fight can be over and your bet would be over so knowing at what moment to place a bet is crucial. The best time to do such a bet will be between rounds as this way you can take advantage of some of the volatility and hope to catch odds that represent real value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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