MMA Betting

The popularity of MMA and the UFC has taken off in recent years. This has also opened up a number of betting opportunities. Many sportsbooks now offer a wide variety of MMA wagers. These include moneyline bets on who will win a fight, over/under bets on how many rounds a fight will last, and parlays. In addition, MMA prop bets are available for the more adventurous punter. Prop bets are bets on specific events during a fight, such as who will score the first knockdown or attempt the first submission maneuver. Prop bets are offered by many online sportsbooks and can often be found on UFC matches, although some may not offer bets on fights from other organizations such as ONE Championship.

Moneyline bets are similar to those on other sports, with the odds for the favorite shown as a minus sign (-) and the underdog showing as a plus sign (+). However, it is important to know how fighters are rated by sportsbooks before making moneyline bets. This is because MMA fighters can sometimes be underrated. This is due to a number of factors, including injuries and the length of time they have been fighting.

MMA odds are set by bookmakers based on a number of different factors, including the fighters’ past performances, their current form and fitness levels, and their general style. The fighters’ physical traits can also affect how well they perform, such as their reach and weight. Fighters with long arms are more likely to be able to keep their opponents at bay, while heavier fighters can have more power but less speed.

Another popular MMA betting option is the method of victory. This is a bet on how a fight will end, such as KO/TKO, submission, or points. The payout for this type of bet is higher than for a standard win bet, but it is not as lucrative as placing a bet on who will win the fight.

Aside from the methods of victory, other popular MMA bets are round betting and the total rounds wager. These are bets on how many rounds a match will last and require no prediction of who will win the fight. Round betting can be an excellent way to make a quick profit on a fight, especially if you know which fighter is more likely to win by a certain method of victory.

Finally, MMA prop bets are a great way to spice up your fight night experience. These are bets on specific events during MMA fights and can be placed on any aspect of the action, from how many punches will be landed to whether a fighter will touch gloves at all. Prop bets can have high payouts, but they come with a level of risk that should be carefully considered before placing any bets. BetMGM has a full list of MMA props and offers some fun ones such as ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’, where you can place a bet on which fighter will be the first to finish the fight within 60 seconds.