MMA Predictions

• How To Bet On MMA
• What Betting Markets Are Available For MMA?
• FAQs

Mixed martial arts has become an incredibly popular sport to bet on in the last few years. The main reason for this is due to how exciting the sport is, as MMA matches can often go either way, and it is not uncommon for underdogs to win it all.

MMA events also take place often as there are a number of promotions, which gives people the opportunity to bet on the fights often.

Betting on MMA is quite different to betting on many other sports, and it can be quite difficult for new bettors to get into. However, our MMA predictions guide can help you pick some winners for the next big MMA event.

How To Bet On MMA

Betting on MMA can be difficult for beginners, as it's very different from many other sports. But, by keeping the tips listed below in mind, you should find it a lot easier to make your MMA picks.

Learn more about the fighters

Lots of people know the biggest names in the sport like Conor McGregor, Leon Edwards, Marlon Vera, and Kevin Holland, but there are actually thousands of fighters in the MMA world.

These fighters are all separated by weight divisions, so it's best to pick a few of your favourite fighters from each division if you want to follow along regularly.

The weight divisions in the MMA include:

1. Atomweight
2. Strawweight
3. Flyweight
4. Bantamweight
5. Featherweight
6. Lightweight
7. Welterweight
8. Middleweight
9. Light Heavyweight
10. Heavyweight

The men's weight divisions usually start at strawweight, and end at heavyweight, while the women's weight divisions in MMA generally start at atomweight and end at bantamweight.

Pay attention to mixed martial arts media

You should always pay attention to the media in the lead-up to an MMA event if you want to make successful bets.

MMA journalists and pundits regularly provide fans with MMA predictions based on how a fighter's camp is going and many other factors. They also regularly interview fighters, so you can get a better understanding of what strategy a fighter intends to use to win.

The media also reports on whether they think any fighters are injured based on their training camp footage, and insider information. This can provide you with a huge advantage when it comes to deciding who you think will win.

Base your betting on fighting styles and previous performances

Before you make any MMA predictions or place any bets you should pay attention to the styles of the fighters that are fighting, and how they have performed previously.

In MMA, both striking and grappling can be used, with many fighters favouring either one or the other. There are also quite a few notable all-rounders.

Generally, very strong grapplers do well against strikers with poor takedown defence, while grapplers with limited striking ability will sometimes struggle to land takedowns on good strikers.

While fighting styles are important to consider, it is just as important to consider a fighter's record. If a fighter has been knocked out, or finished in back-to-back fights, they probably won't be a very good pick.

It's also good to look at a fighter's record to see how they have performed against opponents with similar fighting styles. For example, if a striker has previously been dominated by grapplers, and they are fighting a grappler, it will be a good idea to bet on the grappler.

However, it is important to remember that anything can happen in MMA, and it can be difficult to make accurate MMA predictions. One lucky punch could end in a knockout, and one wrong move could land a fighter in a submission, so you should always keep this in mind before you place a bet.

What Betting Markets Are Available For MMA?

If you're familiar with the betting markets for boxing, then the betting markets for MMA shouldn't seem all that foreign to you. Both betting markets are very similar, although, there are some notable differences.

Fighter to win

If you are new to making MMA picks, then the easiest market to bet on is choosing which fighter you think will win. All you have to do is do your research and make your MMA pick, and you'll be all set.

Method of victory

Betting on a fighter's method of victory is only slightly more complicated than betting on a fighter to win, but it offers much better odds. It requires you to choose the fighter you think will win, and how you think they will win.

There are three methods of victory in MMA as a fight can be won by knockout, submission, or a decision. Before you bet on this market, it's important to see how a fighter has won their fights in the past.

Round betting

In this market, bettors choose which round they think the fight will end in, or if the fight will go to the scorecards. It is quite a simple market to bet on, but the outcomes can vary widely, so it's better for more advanced MMA bettors.

Total rounds

Total rounds work in a very similar way to round betting. To win, you need to predict whether a fight will last more or less than a certain number of rounds. It is also a simple market to bet on, but it is quite difficult to accurately predict this.

Significant strikes and takedowns

It is also possible to bet on the number of strikes you think a fighter will land, or the number of takedowns you think they will complete successfully. These metrics are quite difficult to predict, and as a result, have high returns.

Championship betting

This market is much longer term, as it requires bettors to make predictions such as who they think will be the champion of a division by the end of the year.

FAQs

What are the main MMA promotions are there?

There are many local and regional MMA promotions, but the biggest promotions are the UFC, Bellator MMA and ONE Championship. UFC events are by far the most popular in the MMA world. Naturally, predicting UFC matches is the most popular form of MMA betting.

Which MMA tipsters and journalists should I pay attention to?

Ariel Helwani and Brett Okamoto are the most popular MMA journalists and often offer great insider information. So, it would be a good idea to pay attention to what they have to say about MMA fights.