The most basic type of mma betting is the money line, where you place your bet on who will win the fight. The odds are assigned to each fighter, and the higher the odds, the higher your payout. MMA betting also offers prop, future and live bets, which are wagers on specific events in a fight. Prop and future bets are typically at greater odds than those on the main event.
Round bets are another common MMA wager. These bets are based on how many rounds the fight will last and generally fall into three categories: KO/TKO, submission, or decision. A KO/TKO refers to the referee stopping the fight because of strikes, while a submission refers to a fighter tapping out, either physically or verbally, while in a hold. Lastly, a decision refers to the judges awarding a fighter a victory based on their scoring.
Besides round and moneyline bets, MMA betting also offers method of victory wagers and method of defeat wagers. The method of victory bet is similar to a UFC Moneyline, except that it allows you to place your wager on how the match will end. A knockout or technical knockout is almost always a KO, while a submission is a tap out bet, and a decision is a score of a majority or split or unanimous vote by the judges sitting in ringside.
Mma betting offers a variety of other bets, such as Over/Under 3.5 Rounds and round props. The Over/Under 3.5 Rounds bet is a simple wager on the number of rounds the fight will last. The number of rounds a fight will last depends on the fighting styles and the number of rounds scheduled. For example, a fighter with a good takedown defense is likely to go the distance for longer than a fighter who relies on striking to win.
When making a wager on the over/under rounds, you should consider the fighters’ career stats and current form. MMA betting sites often offer fighter stats for you to use, including takedown numbers, knockout percentages, and average rounds fought. However, these stats should be taken with a grain of salt, as there are other factors that influence a fighter’s performance beyond mere statistics.
MMA is one of the few sports that offers the option to combine bets into parlays. A parlay bet pays out if all of the bets in your parlay win, which can be a lucrative way to increase your potential winnings. But it’s important to remember that you should never bet more than you can afford to lose. It’s also essential to set a budget and stick to it. If you’re unsure how much to bet on each parlay, try using an online MMA calculator. The calculator will help you calculate the optimal amount of bets and maximize your profit. Using this tool will also help you avoid losing more than you should. You can find a number of different calculators available on the internet, but it’s best to consult an expert when making your selections.