MMA: Future

Ahead of the bell: Place your MMA future bets with confidence

Don’t wait until fight night! Here at Sportsbet.io, the thrill of MMA betting starts weeks in advance. Dive into future betting and unleash your fight prophet. With a diverse range of betting options and competitive odds, you can maximise your winning potential and feel the satisfaction of receiving huge payouts when the final bell rings. 

To fuel your bets with insight and proper knowledge, learn more from this comprehensive guide at Sportsbet.io:

Explore the elite MMA leagues to watch and bet on

To bet on the most thrilling MMA matches, stay alert for updates on the most competitive bouts. These high-stakes matches are held across various countries, each with its own level of prestige, but they all attract major sponsorships and global media coverage. 

For the best mixed martial arts odds, focus on events from these top leagues:

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)

The Ultimate Fighting Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada is widely regarded as the biggest league in MMA with 12 pay-per-view Fight Night events held annually. It features some of the best fighters in the sport like Conor McGregor, Stipe Miocic, and the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedovm earned global fame through this promotion. 

Here are some of the upcoming UFC fights to bet on:

• UFC Fight Night: Gilbert Burns vs Sean Brady - 7th September 

• UFC Fight Night: Renato Moicano vs Benoît Saint Denis - 28th September

• UFC 308: Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway - 26th October

Professional Fighters League (PFL)

Though a relatively young promotion established in 2018 from the ashes of the World Series of Fighting (WSOF), the Professional Fighters League has proven itself worthy of global recognition. It has become a vehicle to superstardom for fighters like Impa Kasanganay, Larissa Pacheco, and PFL’s star athlete, Kayla Harrison. 

Check out these upcoming PFL fights:

• PFL Playoffs - 28th September

  • PFL Welterweight: Stevie Ray vs Lewis Long

  • PFL Catchweight: Robert Whiteford vs Roger Huerta

  • PFL Bantamweight Semifinal: Khurshed Kakhorov vs Dean Garnett

ONE Championship

While the UFC and PFL are based in the United States (US), ONE Championship stands out as a promotion based in Singapore. The organisation is unique in its diverse range of events including not only MMA but also muay thai, kickboxing, and jiu-jitsu. Among the top fighters in this promotion’s MMA divisions are Demetrius Johnson, Joshua Pacio, and Jonathan Haggerty. 

Look forward to these events in ONE Championship:

• ONE 168: Denver: Jonathan Haggerty vs Superlek Kiatmoo9 - 6th September 

• ONE Friday Fights 81:  Superbon Singha Mawynn vs Jo Nattawut - 27th September

• ONE Fight Night 25: Alexis Nicolas vs Regian Eersel  - 5th October

Key MMA futures betting markets

Betting on MMA fights is generally straightforward but the markets available may vary depending on the event. Understanding the types of bets you can place is beneficial in maximising your winning potential. Here are the main types of bets you can make on an MMA future event at Sportsbet.io:

• Winner

  • The simplest type of bet you can make in any sport, including MMA. It’s all about which athlete will come out on top at the end of the fight. 

• 1x2

  • Similar to the moneyline, the 1x2 bet allows you to wager on the fight’s outcome. In this format, 1 and 2 represent either side winning while x is the bet for the draw. However, in addition to betting on either fighter to win, you can also bet on a draw via unanimous, split, or majority decisions. 

• Over/under total rounds

  • Non-championship MMA fights typically last up to three rounds while title fights can extend to five rounds. In this bet, you can wager on whether the bout will go over or under a set number of rounds. There’s a 0.5 increment on the specified number so you will bet either over or under that line. 

• Will the fight go the distance?

  • To ‘go the distance’ in MMA means the fight lasts until the end of the scheduled round. If you bet on ‘yes’, you win if the bout ends with a decision. If you wagered ‘no’, you win if the fight ends with a knockout or submission before the final bell

MMA futures betting tips for beginners

You should always consider your wagers carefully before placing them. It helps that the matches you’re placing bets on are still a week or more away, giving you plenty of time to think things through. If you’re new to MMA betting, here are a few effective tips to help you make more informed wagers:

Place your bets on fighting-style matchups

Every fighter has a distinct fighting style and plays a crucial role in determining the match’s outcome, which is why it’s prominently displayed in their fight cards. You can be technical and learn the nuances of boxing, jiu-jitsu, judo, and other styles to understand which might have an advantage. To simplify, identify which fighter is a striker or a grappler. 

Fighting styles can determine who has the upper hand and what kinds of propositional bets are likely to be affected. For example, you can conclude that the fight can end earlier than three rounds if both fighters are grapplers who aim to win by submission. 

Apply betting theories 

Using betting theories like the Kelly Criterion can help you make more strategic decisions about where to place your bets and how much you are willing to stake. This formula can also indicate which bets are best avoided to help you minimise potential losses. It tells you how much of a risk a particular bet is and whether or not it’s worth the ante in the long run. 

Read or listen to pundits’ matchup analysis to gain insight

Podcasts and interviews provide in-depth discussions about upcoming matchups. These sources offer valuable insights and predictions from experts, which can be useful when making bets on an MMA match. Even if you don’t agree with every point, it always pays to have an alternative perspective to properly gauge mixed martial arts odds. 

Bet on MMA future matches using Sportsbet.io’s robust bookmaker

Never miss an intense fight across all MMA promotions at Sportsbet.io. From featured fight cards to championship events all-year round, we have you covered. Bring the thrill with you wherever you go using the feature-complete mobile app, optimised for iOS and Android devices for a seamless MMA betting experience. Boost your winning chances with bonuses and promotions tailored to your betting style and preferences.