MMA
Betting on MMA, the combat sport closest to real action
Although it is not completely rule-free, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) is a martial art in which you use every possible means to defeat your opponent. In boxing, you can only strike with your hands, and in judo, striking is prohibited. In these martial arts competitions, the rules often limit the attacks you can make, but in MMA, you use all possible means to defeat your opponent, including striking, throwing, and grappling.
The world's largest MMA organization is the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) from the United States, followed by Bellator from the United States, ONE Championship in Asia, and RIZIN from Japan.
Fighters have a wide range of personalities, such as being good at striking or grappling, and bookmakers place particular importance on compatibility between fighters and their opponents.
Main types of MMA betting
There are many different betting methods available in MMA betting, from simple to unique.
- Money Line (Win/Loss Prediction)
- Predict which player will win the match. This is the simplest way to bet, and since the outcome of the match is determined by the choice of win or lose, it is easy to understand even for beginners.
- How the match will end (method of winning bets)
- Predict how the winning outcome would have been.
There are various ways to end an MMA match. In addition to the obvious way of winning by knocking out the opponent, there are also TKOs by referee stoppage, choke-outs by submission, decisions by the referee, and throwing in the towel by the second. - Over/Under (Rounds)
- Regardless of whether the fighters win or lose, you predict how many rounds the match will go.
The set value is set in decimals such as "2.5" and you can choose from options such as "Over 3 rounds" or "Under 3 rounds". If you have data on whether the fighter wins more by decision or more by KO, it will help you make your predictions. - Fighter Special
- Since the bet is based on the actions of the fighter, it is more difficult to get it right, but you can aim for high odds.
You have to predict limited situations such as "KO in the first round" or "points will be deducted for a foul."
There are often bets available that are tailored to the characteristics of the fighter, so it is important to understand their track record and how the match will proceed in advance. - Parlay (combination of multiple games)
- This is a highly difficult betting method in which you must satisfy multiple winning conditions.
It involves hitting the target on the first, second and third games, so of course it's extremely difficult to hit the target, but the odds for each game are multiplied, so you can expect very high odds and aim for a high payout even with a small amount of money.
How to increase your chances of success in MMA betting
It's not as simple as saying that the stronger fighter wins, but depending on the martial arts that a fighter has trained, some fighters are good at striking, while others are not so good at grappling. Boxers may not be used to grappling, and wrestlers may not be good at keeping the distance for striking. By understanding the characteristics of the fighters, you will be able to participate in fighter specials more easily.
Also, the condition of the fighters on the day is important. There are many cases where fighters fail to make weight and are unable to use their full potential. It can be said that carefully observing the movements of the fighters leading up to the match will increase your chances of winning.