UFC odds and betting

From the first strike of a bout to those last-ditch grabs and pins in the final round, there’s no sport quite like the UFC when it comes to raw, martial intensity – and that makes it the ideal contest of choice if you’re looking to get started with online betting.

One of the most popular betting sports out there, UFC online betting is easy to get started with, especially here at Betway. Be it predicting the winner of any given match or estimating whether or not a fight will go the distance, we’ve got all these options and more covered in our UFC markets.

However, if you’re new to UFC betting odds, then there’s a good chance that you might not know where to start. Fortunately, online UFC betting is easy to get involved with, and you can find everything you need to know about how to bet in the UFC from our insights below!

How to understand UFC odds

Before getting involved in UFC betting online, it’s very important that you understand the odds in front of you and how they’re calculated. For example, here in the UK and at Betway, all of our UFC odds are presented in a fractional format – such as 11/10 or 6/4 – with smaller fractions representing higher odds of winning.

To put this in context, let’s say that your fighter of choice had winning odds of 5/3. This would mean that, for every £3 you put down, you’d get £5 back, with a profit of £3 after recovering your stake – it’s that simple.

Of course, not every UFC match is going to have positive odds, and you may want to put a bet down on the underdog. In this case, you may encounter inverted fractional odds, where the first number is lower than the second.

In cases like these, you can absolutely still place a bet and make a profit on winning, though you should be aware that such fractional odds show that the bookies aren’t confident of this fighter’s ability to win that particular bet.

Popular UFC betting markets

There are a variety of ways in which you can bet on the UFC, with current UFC odds being provided across the length and breadth of the competition’s 12 weight classes. However, if you’re still learning how to bet on the UFC, then we recommend sticking to one of the following UFC betting types to begin with:

Match winner

Exactly as it sounds, this UFC betting type is a straightforward prediction of which fighter will win the match, making it an ideal pick for anyone new to online UFC betting – provided they do their research on each fighter beforehand.

Round betting

An advanced version of a match winner bet, round betting requires you to not only call who will win the bout, but in what round. You can also predict that a match will be a draw or if the fight will wind up being determined by a judge’s decision.

Over/Under round betting

A slightly more complex bet, over-under round betting sees you placing a wager on whether or not a match will run shorter or longer than the stated number of rounds given by the bookies.

Method of victory

Also known as a winning method or a fight outcome bet, like a match winner prediction, this sort of wager sees you betting how a bout will be won, and with odds being more or less likely for certain winning methods depending on a fighter’s preferred combat style.

No decision bet

Another simplistic bet, this is a wager predicting whether or not the fight in question will finish before the final round or go the full distance. Here, your bet will only pay out if a fight ends without any judging decision being required to determine a victor.

Decision result

The 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 this will be a split vote or a unanimous call.

Tips for how to bet on a UFC match

In terms of how best to prepare for online UFC betting, we strongly recommend that you thoroughly research and assess the fighters involved in every single bout before you put down your wager.

Much like other popular sports, there are plenty of factors at play that can impact the outcome of any given match, 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.

Those last two points are of particular importance when it comes to UFC betting, as both factors can have a significant impact on the mental strength of the fighters in question.

For example, if one fighter has lost to the other in the past, they may bring their A-game this time around as a means of levelling the playing field. Alternatively, if a boxing specialist is going up against a wrestler, they may be in for a much more challenging fight than usual.

Online UFC betting with Betway

Ready 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. Once you’ve verified your account, you can browse all the ongoing fixtures before finding your preferred match, assessing the odds, and putting down your stake.

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 with your favourite fighters in, 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 the Betway blog today! 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!