Mma betting is an exciting and profitable form of sports gambling. The sport’s growing popularity attracts big money at the betting windows and sportsbook sharps are always looking for new ways to make the most of the opportunity. MMA wagers can be placed on a variety of factors, from the outcome of a fight to how many rounds it will last. There are also bets that place the spotlight on a fighter’s ability to score a knockout or submission in an early round.
MMMA betting is often done in-play, or live, with a bookmaker’s oddsmaker updating the betting line throughout the fight. This form of MMA betting is more exciting and lucrative than pre-fight betting, as it allows bettors to follow the action and make changes in real time. However, bettors should remember that they should never gamble beyond their means and should set a reasonable budget to spend.
Before placing a bet, MMA fans should familiarize themselves with the rules of the league they’re betting on and the fighting styles and performance histories of the fighters. A good way to do this is to watch the fighters train and observe their physical and mental state during the buildup to a fight. This can give bettors insight into a fighter’s preparation for a fight and help them determine if they have a better chance of winning than their opponent.
The most popular type of MMA bet is on the winner of a particular match. Depending on the style of fighting used by both fighters, this can be a decision, a KO or a TKO. To win this bet, the bettor must predict which of these methods will be used to end a fight. Usually, a wrestler with a grappling style will be more likely to force a submission. A KO or TKO bet is more risky as it depends on a single blow to the head or body of the opponent.
Another common MMA bet is on the Over/Under for a certain number of rounds in a fight. The Over/Under is based on the total number of rounds scheduled in a fight and the vig (or juice) is added to the price of the bet. To win this bet, the fight must end before the number of rounds defined in the bet or more rounds are fought than specified in the bet.
MMA bettors should also be aware of a fighter’s weight class and their history of cutting down to the required weight for a fight. Fighters that have trouble making weight are often exhausted and drained by the time they step into the ring, which can give their opponent an advantage.
Other types of MMA bets include a Points Handicap, which is a bet on the over/under total points in a judge’s scorecard decision. Odds-makers assign a fighter + or -points for each match and the bettors must decide whether the total will go over or under the total points on the judges’ scorecard.
