How to bet on UFC

UFC betting has come a long way over the past 20 years. Whereas it was once a niche sport bet on by a few dedicated punters, now it’s one of the biggest sports for betting on the planet.

The sheer amount of UFC odds available at Paddy Power reveals the popularity for this franchise. The sport now features a fight night every weekend somewhere in the world, with MMA’s top athletes competing for big titles and even bigger money.

Here at Paddy Power we aim to offer the best UFC odds anywhere online. If you’re new to the sport – or new to betting on UFC – then our guide is designed to help you learn the ropes.

Discover the process of placing a UFC bet, see which markets are the most popular, and get some quick betting tips from us today!

Betting on UFC is fairly straightforward, so long as you have a Paddy Power account. To get one of these, you must be aged 18 and over. Sign up to Paddy Power via the website homepage or download the app. Enter your personal details and create a profile, pass ID verification, and then you’re ready to go. You’ll need to make a deposit (which can trigger a welcome bonus!) after which you can head to the UFC odds page.

Our UFC odds are all housed with the MMA tab at Paddy Power. Click here to see the latest MMA fights, and any upcoming UFC nights.

You’ll see a tab for popular fights, as well as MMC special bets, and a focus on the next UFC night. In this case, UFC 309 is just around the corner and so Paddy’s created a range of bets on each bout.

To bet, click on the bout or market you want to follow, then find and tap your ideal odds. Your choice will be added to your bet slip. Enter your stake in the bet slip, double check you’re happy with the bet, and hit Place Bet to complete the process.

After that, it’s time to sit back and enjoy the fight! If you win, you’ll get your stake back plus your profit.

Top UFC Bets

Now it’s time to look at the UFC bets that most people gravitate towards when they join Paddy Power. These are ideal bets for those who are still learning how to bet on UFC and figuring out their preferences.

Fight winner – The obvious bet, this is where you back a fighter to win the bout. Just like in boxing, darts, tennis, or any other sport, you win if the fighter you back wins. You lose if they lose.
Method of victory – There are a few ways UFC fighters can win a bout. Usually it comes via knockout (KO, technical knockout (TKO), points or submission. If you’re confident you know who will win, then betting on their method of victory can boost your odds, and therefore your profit potential.
Round betting – You can also bet on which round your fighter will win the contest. Like the ‘method of victory’ bet, this is a great way to increase your odds. It’s harder to predict but you get greater profits if you get it right.

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UFC Betting Tips

Now you know how to bet on UFC, let’s take a look at some quick tips to get you started the right way. These tips are designed for those who are only just learning about UFC betting. More experienced bettors may find our UFC betting tips page more useful.

Here are four quick tips to kick things off…

1. Do your research

We can’t stress this strongly enough. You’ve got to do your research before betting on UFC otherwise you’ll simply lose bets. Throwing cash blindly at a fight is really risky. Instead, look at the past history of both fighters, study their fighting styles, and understand why the odds show one fighter as the favourite, and one as the underdog. This research will help guide your decisions.

2. Start low

The most successful bettors rarely dive into a UFC fight night planning to spend hundreds of pounds. Instead, the best way to bet on UFC is to understand risk and reward. As a new punter, it’s imperative you start with low stakes so as not to risk your entire budget. Only when you develop your knowledge of the sport should you consider upping your stakes. Remember, you can always set a bet limit at Paddy Power to help you stay in control.

3. Watch live and cash out

You can cash out on many UFC bets during fights, in order to lock in profit before the clash is over. This can be a smart move if, for example, your fighter is dominating but you fear they might not win. Being able to watch UFC live and cash out via the in-play odds is a great way to get closer to the action – but it requires patience and timing. If you’re doing it for the first time then be sure you start with very low stakes.

4. Expand your bets

Paddy Power offers loads of varied bet options for UFC that go beyond the fight winner. For example, when betting on UFC online you can predict how the fight will end, whether it will go the distance, bet on the total rounds, and even place a double chance bet. We aim to offer something for everyone. If you’re stuck on what to bet on, you can always tweet #WhatOddsPaddy and ask for a market that isn’t shown. We’ll figure out if we can provide the odds and, if so, will put it live on the site!