MMA betting provides an exciting and potentially profitable experience for fight fans. As with all forms of sports gambling, however, MMA betting requires careful research and sound money management in order to succeed. Beyond learning the different bet types and odds available for betting on fighters, bettors also must understand how to read odds effectively in order to make smart wagering decisions. Odds show how much a bettor stands to win from each $100 bet placed; favorites will usually display as “-” while underdogs have “+”. Odds change throughout fights as their odds can shift over time – just another factor involved with betting!
Moneyline bets on individual fighters are the simplest form of MMA betting. Odds are displayed on a number line and winning bets will result in profits equal to the amount bet multiplied by its odds; more you bet, the larger the potential payout could be; this type of bet can provide novice or seasoned handicappers an entryway into betting on mixed martial arts events.
Another popular MMA bet is Over/Under on Round Totals, in which bettors wager on how many rounds a fight will last. Although this type of bet can be easily made, it’s essential to consider how many points each fighter will score during each round; normally the fighter who wins most rounds will be declared victorious; however a decision may also be awarded if two judges’ scorecards differ by an insignificant margin or the fight ends up as a draw.
Outside of a fighter’s record, other factors can also have an effect on its outcome. One such factor is reach. Fighters with longer reach have greater opportunities for landing more strikes without risk of counterstrike from shorter strikers while shorter fighters may be better suited to grappling and takedown defense.
Some sportsbooks provide prop bets on significant strikes landed, which is an inherently subjective bet that can be affected by how a fighter handles the fight through submissions or knockouts; it could produce substantial returns if their style and strength complement an opponent well.
While some MMA stars have voiced concerns about gambling’s prevalence in their sport, others have acknowledged participating in MMA betting themselves. UFC president Dana White expressed outrage after it was discovered that fighters and coaches were gambling thousands or tens of thousands on themselves in bouts. While members of UFC community admit to gambling occasionally, most don’t exceed what is within their financial means – setting an affordable gambling budget can help avoid financial disaster while still enjoying betting excitement!