UFC Betting online | Bet on UFC and MMA

From the test jabs that always open up any match to those desperate blows and haymaker-style swings that signal the end of the final round, when it comes to contests of raw power, there are very few sports that can rival the likes of the UFC. It's also why UFC betting has become such a big part of fight night for so many fans.

By far the most popular fighting competition out there, UFC online betting has rapidly grown in popularity in recent years, and that makes it the perfect choice for anyone interested in widening their betting options past traditional boxing and martial arts options.

But whether you’re looking to predict the winner of an upcoming title match or you’re estimating if a certain fight could go the distance, if you’re new to UFC betting odds, then you’ll need to know where to begin. So, to get started placing your first wager, why not browse our tips on how to bet in the UFC below!

Betway makes it straightforward to bet on UFC online, with markets across every fight card, from the title fight at the top of the bill to the preliminary bouts. Moneyline odds, method of victory, round betting and prop bets all sit in one place, so you can keep your UFC bets together in a single bet slip. And because UFC betting online is only part of the picture, you'll find MMA betting on other promotions in the same section whenever they're on the schedule.

Understanding UFC odds

Similar to analyzing boxing and NHL odds, before getting involved in UFC betting online, you'll want to have a good understanding of how to read them. For example, here at Betway Canada, all of our UFC odds are calculated using decimals, such as 5.5 (+450) or 9.00 (+800). Fight previews and Canadian sportsbooks often quote American odds too, where a minus number marks the favourite and a plus number marks the underdog, so we've added those in brackets throughout this page.

Much like fractional odds, decimal odds formatting shows you how likely a certain betting outcome might be, with smaller decimals suggesting a higher chance of success with a given prediction.

Take, for example, decimal odds of 4.75 for your chosen fighter to win their next bout. Here, you’d end up making $4.75 for every $1 wager, for an overall profit of $3.75. So, if you’re confident that your fighter will be victorious, and you place down $10, a correct guess would see you winning $47.50!

Of course, not every UFC match is going to have positive odds associated with it. And bets on the underdog may require a higher buy-in for lower potential return. In cases like these, you can still place a bet and make a profit on winning, but it does suggest that the bookmakers aren't confident of this fighter's ability to win your chosen bet. In American terms, an illustrative favourite at -150 (1.67) needs a $150 stake to return $100 in profit, an implied probability of around 60%, while an underdog at +130 (2.30) pays $130 on a $100 stake, or roughly a 43% chance.

What are the most popular UFC betting markets?

Given how varied and unpredictable UFC fights can be, you won’t be shocked to hear that there are numerous ways to bet on UFC fights. UFC odds are provided across the length and breadth of the competition’s 12 weight classes, but regardless of which bouts you watch, you should be able to find one of the following UFC betting types available to you:

Match winner

A straightforward prediction of which fighter will win the match, this type of bet is an ideal pick for those just getting started with UFC betting in Canada, so long as you do your research on each fighter involved before putting your money on the line. You'll often see this listed as the moneyline, and it's the market most parlays are built from.

UFC round betting explained

A variation on a match winner bet, round betting requires you to not only predict who will win the fight, but in what round, and potentially even in what minute! Non-title bouts are scheduled for three five-minute rounds, with championship fights and main events going five, so the number of round options on the slip changes depending on where the fight sits on the card.

Over/Under round betting

A slightly more complex bet that’s similar to round betting, over-under-round betting sees you calling whether or not a match will run shorter or longer than the stated number of rounds given by your chosen bookmakers.

Method of victory

Also known as a winning method or a fight outcome bet, a method of victory bet works much like a match winner prediction, except you're betting on how the bout will be won. A more advanced bet type than others, be sure to account for how odds might change in relation to a fighter's preferred combat style and their opponents. The usual options are knockout or TKO, submission, and a points decision from the judges.

No decision bet

Going hand-in-hand with round betting, no decision bets are wagers predicting whether or not the fight in question will finish without input from the match judges, meaning your bet will only pay out if a fight ends without any judging decision being required to determine a victor.

Decision result

The exact opposite to a no-decision bet, this bet assumes the outcome of a fight will require a decision to be made by the judges, with you predicting whether or not this will be a split vote or a unanimous call from the panel.

UFC live betting and in-play markets

Fights rarely go to script, and in-play betting lets you react when they don't. Once the opening bell goes, our UFC odds update as the bout unfolds: a favourite who eats a heavy shot in the first minute can drift out quickly, while a fighter who lands a takedown and settles into top control will shorten just as fast. Markets pause briefly while the traders reprice after a knockdown or a submission attempt, and they typically close for the break between rounds before reopening.

What UFC bets can I place in-play?

Live markets can include match winner, method of victory and round outcomes, along with over/under lines that get rewritten round by round. Say your UFC bet before the fight was on an underdog at +200 (3.00), and they've just survived a rough first round: the live price might sit nearer +350 (4.50), which is the moment plenty of bettors either add to the position or leave it alone. The In-Play section of the site and the Betway Sports app both carry live MMA odds, and Cash Out is available on selected markets.

How to Bet on UFC Fights Online

Like any NHL or soccer game, all UFC bets require a degree of research and preparation beforehand to give yourself the best chance of winning, and we strongly recommend that you thoroughly research and assess the fighters involved in every single bout before you put down your wager.

Simply put, there are many factors at play that can influence the outcome of a fight, and those looking to beat the UFC odds should consider all of the following as part of their prediction preparations:

• The match’s weight class.
• The overall record of each fighter.
• The current form of each fighter.
• The gap between each fighter’s previous bouts and the current one.
• Any previous or current injuries.
• The fighting style of each fighter.
• How each fighter has fared against their current opponent in the past.

And speaking of fighting styles and past match histories, these last two points are of particular importance when it comes to UFC betting, especially if the fighters in question have a contested history or a vastly different fighting style.

Let’s say that your preferred fighter has a history of losing to their upcoming opponent. If their bouts are always close, then they may be eager to win their next fight. Alternatively, if it feels like they always lose quickly, they may not feel like bringing their A-game. Either way, knowing your fighter's headspace could give you insight into a fight’s outcome.

Once the homework is done, the bet itself takes a minute. Open the UFC section and browse the upcoming UFC events, then pick the fight card and the bout you're interested in. Choose your market, whether that's the moneyline, method of victory or a round line, and tap the price to add it to your bet slip. Enter your stake, check the potential return, and confirm. You can keep it as a single or combine several fights from the same card into a parlay, remembering that every leg has to land for a parlay to pay out. If the fight has already started, the in-play version of the same markets is there instead, with odds that keep moving until the final bell. That's how to bet on UFC with us in short; the blog guide linked above goes deeper.

Online UFC betting in Canada

Feel like you know enough to place your first UFC bet? If so, then the best way to get started with UFC betting online is to sign up to Betway today. Simply put in your details and verify your account, and then you can start browsing all the ongoing fixtures to find your preferred match, assess the odds, and put down your stake.

A quick word on where you can play. UFC betting Canada-wide is regulated province by province rather than federally, so check the rules where you live. The same goes for MMA betting, Canada being a market where each province sets its own rules. Betway is a licensed and regulated online sportsbook, and players of legal age in their province can open an account with us and bet on every card.

As with any kind of sports gambling, UFC betting should stay within a budget you've set before the first walkout. Use deposit limits, don't chase a bad night on the undercard, and remember that even the shortest-priced favourite loses on occasion.

Can I use the Betway app to place UFC bets?

Yes – you absolutely can! Whether you want to bet on the title match or just the ones involving your favorite fighters, you can download the Betway Sports app straight from the Play Store or the App Store today to enjoy live betting, real-time updates, and exclusive offers!

Where can I find extra UFC betting tips?

For more information on UFC betting odds and extra wager tips, you can head over to our dedicated Betway sports blog! Here, you’ll find all of our UFC betting guides, as well as tips on how to read different betting odds and how to get involved in other types of sports be