UFC and MMA
The UFC is not MMA (Mixed Martial Arts); it is an organization that promotes MMA. The UFC is regarded as the world's leading organization for the sport and has been for the past two decades since it shook up the industry. Based out of Las Vegas, Nevada, the UFC hosts fight nights around the world, from London to Mexico City to Toronto.Wagers on this bruising, hard-hitting test of skill and discipline in the octagon are now as mainstream as boxing and MLB betting. The UFC has massively boosted interest in MMA, helping to forge superstar names like Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, Connor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Amanda Nunes, Stipe Miocic, and Ronda Rousey, to name a few.
UFC Odds and Betting Tips
The UFC hosts a fight night almost every weekend of the calendar year. It's such a big enterprise that it means there are plenty of odds opportunities that come the way of Betsafe bettors, as our sportsbook is stacked with options for MMA betting.You can look through the UFC listings in the sportsbook, spot the fighters and bouts that pique your interest, and then put together your bets. Title fights are announced well ahead of time because the fixture has to be booked and the fighters involved need time to train and prepare for the fight, so you can always find plenty of Futures in UFC odds.
Betting on UFC
Adding the outcome of several fights to your Betsafe betting slip allows you to quickly build parlays for a particular fight night. Qualifying multi-bets come with insurance, so if your qualifying wager gets knocked out by losing only one leg, you can pick up a stake refund as part of Betsafe's many great sports betting promotions. Also, look for price boosts on UFC odds and bets that can qualify for leaderboard contests. This means plenty to explore and enjoy in the UFC odds tonight or in the Futures markets.Different Types of Bets
Part of the UFC's great appeal is that fighters bring their unique styles and personalities into the bouts. That variety makes for some exciting fights, and there's also a great variety of UFC odds to be found across many MMA markets.- Match Winner - The most popular UFC odds market is for the outcome of a match. You can use your knowledge of the UFC to select from evenly balanced matches or spot those moments when an underdog may be worth taking a chance on.
- Method Of Victory - A little more nuanced of a market is the Method of Victory. Use stats and the track records of fighters to see their preferred style of finish.
- Fight Of The Night - There are usually seven fights on a pay-per-view UFC night event. A popular pick for UFC odds is selecting which of those fights will be crowned the Fight of the Night. Another popular variation of this prop bet UFC offers is the Fighter Of The Night award.
- Over/Under Rounds - Most UFC fights are three or five rounds. UFC Fight Night's main events fall into the latter category, where interest in the Over/Under Round Totals betting market gains momentum. Regardless of the result, it's a call on how long you think the fight will last.
UFC Betting Live Odds
There is no taking your eyes off a UFC bout, as it only takes one strategic strike to change the course of a fight. The fighters stepping into the octagon know they are likely going to get some punishment at some point. How well they deal with it and what tactical responses they have make it such an exciting sport to watch.UFC fights are fluid and breathtaking, which makes it a tremendous sport for live odds. The live UFC sports betting odds cover markets like the method of victory for a given fighter, how many rounds the fight will last, and even what specific minute the fight will end in. Watching momentum shift through UFC live streams can help guide your MMA betting.
Upcoming UFC Events in 2023
Most weekends are filled with UFC action, but not all have a title fight card. The regularity with which the Fight Nights come still means plenty of opportunitiesfor bettors to get their teeth into UFC odds. Look through the UFC listing at Betsafe to find future bouts.Below are some of the upcoming fight nights in 2023:
- UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodríguez on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva on July 15 at UFC Apex, Las Vegas
- UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier on July 22 at O2 Arena, London
- UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje on July 29 at Delta Center, Salt Lake City
- UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov on August 5 at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
- UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Luque on August 12 at UFC Apex, Las Vegas
- UFC 292: Sterling vs. O'Malley on August 19 at TD Garden, Boston
UFC match insights
The UFC is broken down into weight classes to protect fighters by creating fairer matchups. Across any UFC night of action, there is a mix of classes, rising prospects, future title contenders, and established fighters who all get their chance. Look for the Preliminary Cards at the events to focus on the sport's rising stars.A UFC Fight Night is a night of action where lower-ranked fights happen. When you see a UFC-numbered night, like UFC 280, these are the big nights where some of the sport's superstars are in action, and there is most likely a title on the line.
Championship fights are booked to decide the outcome of a title, no matter the weight class. Usually, the heavyweight division is one of the most popular classes when the big headline bouts come onto the radar.
