MMA continues to gain followers around the world, something that has caused the hunger for the UFC to also be in a clear positive trend along with other promotions such as Bellator, WSOF or Invicta. In addition, the appearances of stars of the stature of Conor McGregor or Brock Lesnar have helped (and continue to help) that growth does not stop.

In mixed martial arts, the most recognized type of bet is the Winner Bets . Basically, your task is to select the fighter who you think will win the fight, and for this the sports betting houses offer odds to differentiate the favorite from the underdog. As in other sports such as baseball, the favorite usually has a negative value in its share , while the underdog has a positive share value.

This would be an example of Winner Bets for the UFC:

UFC odds To find the latest and greatest UFC odds, visit the sportsbook of your choice. Before you will be able to place any bets, you will need to first create an account with the operator. Knowing how to read and understand UFC odds is vital before you decide to bet on UFC fights, it’s also quite straightforward once you see them in action. Similar to most major sports the betting favorite is.

Conor McGregor -160

Eddie Alvarez +140

McGregor would be the favorite for this match, and to make a profit of $ 100 you would have to invest $ 160, which would make a total payout of $ 260. The fact that he is the favorite means that bettors do not hesitate to risk more money on their bets.

If you bet on Alvarez, you would have to bet $ 100 to collect $ 140 of winnings, which results in payouts of $ 140.

In short, to obtain greater profits by betting on the favorite you must invest a higher sum of money, always bearing in mind that the success percentage is also higher than if you bet on the underdog.

Over / Under bets for the UFC

Sports bookmakers also offer Over / Under bets , and they are very similar to what you can find for other sports such as soccer and basketball. In MMA, online bookmakers place a total, usually 1.5 rounds for three-round fights and 2.5 rounds for five-round fights, and your job is to guess if the fight will close in more or less rounds than those proposed by the bookmaker.

Thus, if you think McGregor will beat Alvarez in the first round, you should bet for Under 2.5. If Alvarez holds out until the third round, regardless of whether he wins or loses the fight, you would lose your bet.

Other markets that also tend to have a large share of prominence in MMA are those present in Parallel Bets . In this case we are talking about bets more focused on fun and that do not have to directly affect the outcome of the event. If in the Super Bowl you find odds for events such as the side on which the coin will fall in the initial draw or the duration of the national anthem, in MMA you can also bet on events of this type.

Wagering on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) can be very lucrative for bettors. We’ll take a look at ways to minimize risk while maximizing profits, especially for the bettor looking to dip their toe into the mixed-martial arts betting pool for the first time.

UFC betting: Ways to bet

Access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list of today’s sports betting odds and lines.

2-way betting: Each individual bout can simply be wagered upon picking a straight-up winner, similar to a moneyline bet in the other major sports, with a favorite and an underdog.Method of victory: If you like a fighter to win, but perhaps he/she is an overwhelming favorite, you can be more specific to mitigate your risk. There are a few different ways a bout can end. A fighter can win on points, either a unanimous decision, split decision or a majority decision. The fight can also end in a draw, or tie. In addition, you can bet on a fighter to win via submission or a KO/TKO.Round betting: Fights which are either preliminaries or on the main card leading up to the main event/co-main events are three rounds, while main events are five rounds. You can choose a fighter to win in a certain round and/or you can bet the Over/Under on when the fight will end. For instance, if you feel the fight will go the distance, you would bet the Over.Double chance betting: One of my favorite betting props is double chance betting. If you are particularly interested in betting a fighter who is also a submission specialist facing another fighter with terrible defense, you might take the favorite to win by submission and points. If he doesn’t win by submission, but wins on points, or vice versa, you still win.

UFC betting: Key betting terms to know

Favorite: The fighter who is more likely to win the fight will require more than your return on investment.Underdog: On the flip side, this is the fighter not expected to win. It can be more lucrative than taking the favorite, as you will return your stake and plus-money from your wager.Push or Draw: A wager which ends in a tie, which is not a losing ticket, but not a winning ticket, either. You simply receive your wager back.Chalk: This refers to a heavy favorite. For example, -200 and higher is considered heavy chalk.Parlay: If you were to bet two fighters to win on the 2-way line, for example, you would need to win each end of the bet to cash. You can still win a parlay if one end wins and the other is a push.

UFC betting: How do odds work?

How Ufc Odds Work

Mixed-martial arts odds can vary greatly. Sometimes the favorite is not terribly steep, but other times, particularly in undercard events, the favorite can have rather high odds. For example, if you were to bet an overwhelming favorite at -750, you would need to risk $75 to profit just $10. An underdog wager at +190 would profit $19 on a $10 bet.

How Do Ufc Bets Work

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