MMA Betting at BetMGM UK
Betting on combat sports has always been a popular activity, and with the rise of the UFC, MMA betting has become one of the biggest markets here at BetMGM UK. Here, you’ll find all up-to-date MMA betting odds for all major events from the Ultimate Fighting Championship and other promotions.
MMA Betting Odds
By default, MMA betting odds are displayed as a fraction, but you can change this to either the decimal or moneyline (American) format. However you choose to display them, these odds reflect the general consensus of how likely or unlikely a fighter is to win.
A fighter with 1/1 odds has a perceived equal chance of winning or losing a fight. With odds higher (e.g. 1/4) than this denoting an underdog and odds under this (e.g. 4/1) identifying the favourite.
Your challenge is to determine which outcome you think is more likely and whether you agree with the oddsmakers. If you choose an underdog, your payout will be greater if you win, but the perceived likelihood of receiving that payout is lower.
Odds also shift over time, especially in the few days before a fight, as more information about the fighters’ health and form is made available. This can mean that betting early gets you a bigger return, especially where you believe one side is being overlooked.
Popular MMA Betting Markets
There are several different ways to bet on MMA. They may not all be available for each fight, but you can expect the most odds to be offered for the biggest and most high-profile fights. Here are some of the most common types of mixed martial arts betting markets.
- Bout Betting - Sometimes called MMA betting lines, bout betting is the simplest form of wagering on combat sports and involves picking the outcome of the bout, with the options of either fighter or a draw.
- Rounds Betting - Bouts are split into rounds. In some fights, you can also bet on how many of these rounds will be fought by picking which round the fight will be won in.
- Method of Victory - In some MMA bouts, you can also place a wager on how the winner will win, either by knockout, technical knockout, disqualification or decision.
- Parlay/Accumulator - A special type of bet that combines multiple wagers into a single slip (more on these below).
MMA Accumulators
Accumulators are a popular choice for those betting on MMA fights as they provide a way to test your MMA knowledge and create the prospect of larger wins.
They work by making multiple wagers on a single betting slip, such as picking the winners of several MMA fights from a single fight card. Accumulators offer much higher odds, meaning larger payouts but a lower likelihood of winning.
To make an accumulator at BetMGM UK, add all the wagers you want to your betting slip and select the Combination option, enter your bet amount, and click on Place Bet.
Which Mixed Martial Arts Organisations Can I Bet On?
The UFC is, by far, the biggest MMA promoter on the planet, so you can be sure you’ll find odds for all UFC betting events here at BetMGM UK. But there are also other promoters that organise mixed martial arts events too, and you can find online MMA betting odds offered for these too.
MMA Betting FAQs
Betting on MMA fights in the UK is easy. Just sign up to BetMGM UK, head to the MMA section, find the bouts you want to bet on, and follow the steps to place your wager.
Fights are often postponed or cancelled in combat sports like MMA, so if this happens, your bet will be considered void and your stake will be returned to you.
Some MMA bets may offer cash out features before the fight is over, allowing you to lock in a win or limit a loss. To do this, head to the Open Bets section and select the Cash Out option next to the wager you’d like to do this for.
There are several ways an MMA fight can end, including knockout (KO), technical knockout (TKO), decision, and disqualification. A method of victory bet is simply predicting which one of these will decide the outcome of a bout, regardless of who actually wins.