Sports Betting Tips

MMA (UFC) Betting

There was a time, not too long ago, when professional boxing (or prize fighting) was the premier sporting event to bet on.  All the biggest stars would be in attendance, and casinos all over Las Vegas raked in hundreds of thousands of dollars in bets.  Times have certainly changed, and while there are a few exceptions here and there, the UFC is has ousted boxing from this top spot and has become a huge hit with young, male sports fans.  With this new popularity comes the sports better, ready to capitalize and make some money. In this article, we will offer you some of our tips for betting on the fights.

It's Not ALL About the UFC

Hail to the Grappler

 In the early days of MMA, it was heavily out-weighed Royce Gracie who used his superior Brazilian jiu jitsu technique to take his opponents down and force them into submission, catapulting his fighting style into popularity. As the sport has evolved, so has the skill of the fighters and while jiu jitsu remains a critical technique, today's top fighting style appears to be that of the amateur wrestler.  Their strong base and balance, combined with explosive takedowns and body positioning skills allow them to take their opponent to the ground, control them, and ultimately pound them into submission or KO.  Fighters like Georges St-Pierre, Brock Lesnar, Jake Shields and the aforementioned King Mo Lawal are all champions and reinforce this theory.  When looking for good betting opportunities, always keep an eye out for a matchup between a wrestler and an opponent who does not have good takedown defence--you will most certainly have an advantage.

UFC Betting

Having already said that it's not ALL about the UFC in the world of MMA, let me now admit that I love a good UFC Event as much as anybody.  They have the biggest stars, best production team and put on the biggest events.  It's (mostly) every fighters dream to make it to the UFC, as they will receive the most exposure and the chance to make the most money possible.  Remember, unless your name is Randy Couture, chances are your fighting career won't last long and this is why it is extremely important to make as much money as possible in the short amount of time that they have.  Keeping this in mind, I like fighters who are coming off two or more consecutive losses on the UFC.  They know that one more loss will likely earn them a pink slip from the UFC and thus, a dramatic reduction in pay. They will enter the cage with incredible motivation, not likely to be matched by their opponent, and they will also most likely be the underdog at your sport book, so the potential paydays can be lucrative.  Also look to bet against fighters who are making their UFC debut after competing in Japan for years--they tend to not fare well in their debuts.

Check out more of our sports betting tips articles to become a smarter sports better. Knowledge is power, folks.  Best of luck, and please gamble responsibly!

--ajec

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