MMA Betting
MMA Betting involves predicting which of the two athletes going toe-to-toe inside the cage will win. Bouts from Las Vegas to Saudi Arabia are available through our knockout markets and odds.
Our betting site is the place to be if you seek global MMA coverage. Switching between markets from the lucrative UFC and the fast-growing PFL takes a matter of seconds.
Our customers are increasingly interested in MMA markets, and we’re sure to cover events from different promotions. Virgin Bet remains locked in to offer accurate prices on events from the cage.
Introduction to Mixed Martial Arts and MMA Odds
With over 600 million fans around the world, it’s little surprise that MMA is considered one of the fastest-growing sports around.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Professional Fighters League (PFL) are among the major promotions that organise hundreds of bouts per year.
An MMA bet can be placed on all UFC fight cards, including standard bouts and Championship main events. You’ll find odds on all eight PFL weight divisions, a promotion that was founded in 2018. You can bet on everything from a UFC middleweight knockout win to a submission in the PFL welterweight class.
Who knows? You may find one of our price boosts, which is one of the many promotions available at Virgin Bet.
Multi-Discipline Combat Formats and Rules
Mixed martial arts takes the best moves from Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and wrestling. Most top athletes have a particular fighting style, whether striking- or grappling-focused.
MMA odds are calculated using implied probability, statistical modeling, injuries, recent fights, and head-to-head results. Fighters famously lean forward to put themselves in the best possible position to strike or grapple. The rules are strict, but there’s nothing too tricky to learn.
Non-title fights typically last up to 3 rounds. 5 rounds are often needed when a title is on the line. Each round lasts 5 minutes, with athletes given just one minute in between to regain their energy and focus. A winner is declared when there’s a knockout, technical knockout, submission, or a judges’ decision.
Major Promotions: UFC and PFL
Never miss a big fight with Virgin Bet. You’ll find markets from two high-profile MMA promotions. You won’t be surprised to learn that the UFC is one of them. This promotion has exploded over recent years and is known for its large fanbase, international fighters, and large prize pools.
It may not have the same audience, but don’t sleep on the PFL. This established promotion delivers premium events from the US and Europe.
You’ll be able to wager on all UFC Fight Nights if you sign up at Virgin Bet. We don’t stop there, with Dana White’s Contender Series and PFL New York just a taster of the other events covered. Nothing but competitive odds are found, regardless of the promotion or event date.
Popular Markets for Placing an MMA Bet
MMA betting at Virgin Bet features up to 10 markets per fight. We often introduce extra betting options ahead of a major event from the Octagon. Our clean and straightforward sportsbook site makes it easy to browse markets and place UFC bets. Explore these markets if you enjoy head kicks, jabs, double-leg takedowns, and chokeholds.
Outright Winner and Fight Outcome Markets
The simplest bet on MMA is to predict which fighter will win an upcoming or ongoing bout. There are just two options in most cases, given how rare draws are in the UFC and PFL. We’ll offer each fighter a price, and it’s then up to you as to who you back.
Method of Victory and Round Groupings
Fans of the sport are constantly discussing how a fight will end. You can put your knowledge to the test with our “Winning Method” MMA markets. There are four possible outcomes, outlined here:
- By KO: A fighter is unconscious or unable to continue because of considerable strikes.
- By TKO: A technical knockout when the referee stops a fight because one of the fighters can’t safely continue.
- By submission: A fighter taps out after being put in a lock or choke.
- By points decision: The result is decided by the three judges using a 10-point scoring system.
- By technical decision: The fight is stopped early due to an accidental foul. The leader on the judges' scorecards is declared the winner.
We also accept an MMA bet on the winning round, total rounds, alternate winning round, and round outcome. This means that you don’t have to wager on the exact winning round. Broader round ranges give you greater flexibility and insurance. Rounds 4-5, for example.
Getting Started: How to Bet on MMA with Virgin Bet
Punters can get started with MMA betting at Virgin Bet with ease. It’s not as quick as Conor McGregor’s 13-second win over Jose Aldo at UFC 194, but the instructions below break down what you need to do:
- Join our betting site by completing the 3-page form. You’ll find Personal, Contact, and Account requirements.
- Set a deposit limit. It’s one of the many safer gambling tools we offer.
- A deposit is needed before you can place bets on some of the most physical athletes on the planet. We accept debit cards and e-wallets that process payments quickly and securely.
- Hit “MMA” from our A-Z sports list and check out available markets.
- Add picks to your clean betslip and confirm.
Live In-Play Fight Tracking and Price Boosts
The action at Virgin Bet doesn’t stop when the fighters start attempting strikes, takedowns, and submissions. That’s because our in-play markets cover bouts from inside the cage as they play out.
Plus, you’ll notice that our MMA odds change to reflect all in-cage moments, whether it’s a failed submission, fierce strike, or clear physical fatigue. Live round prices are updated as the in-game action unfolds. Some markets will close during fights as possible outcomes slip away. Odds changes typically occur after a takedown, submission attempt, or fighter fatigue.
Price boosts are one of our daily features. You may see odds enhanced from 2/1 to 3/1 or from 8/11 to 5/6. This promo is generally found ahead of MMA main events and world-class cards.
Play Virgin Bet FIVES for Free
We know it’s not related to mixed martial arts, but our FIVES game is worth mentioning. It’s free to play and offers cash prizes to participants. Use the in-built scratchcards to unveil a new football player each day from Monday to Friday.
From there, you’ll earn a reward for each goal scored by one of your superstars. You can play at the same time as betting on major MMA bouts, and the game covers major European football competitions.
Explore UFC and Boxing Betting Markets
Virgin Bet members can find betting markets from the ring to the cage. Weekly fight cards from the world of combat sports feature on our betting site. This includes everything from heavyweight boxing betting markets to competitive UFC betting odds. We don’t miss a jab, armbar, haymaker, or uppercut to ensure that our coverage is completely accurate.
Fighter Form, Statistics, and Previews
You can analyse potential MMA betting picks using our statistics, blog posts, and news articles. Virgin Bet offers punters useful and transparent information, whether it’s southpaw records, the latest training camp news, or key H2H results. There’s more: our mobile app, customer service tools, and other resources make our site worth visiting.
