UFC Betting
The UFC is an exhilarating and brutal promotion within mixed martial arts. The Las Vegas-based promotion organises fight cards involving superstar athletes. Virgin Bet covers all action inside the Octagon. Our UFC betting pages feature knockout market coverage and competitive odds.
Punters can bet on high-stakes Championship cards, regional fight nights, and pay-per-view events. You never know, you may even find some of our popular price boosts on one of your favourite fighters.
Navigating the Octagon with Competitive UFC Odds
A UFC fight card typically includes up to 14 contests. Bouts are ordered using a rising tier system that ranges from early preliminary matches to the main event. We offer UFC odds on each fight on the card. This is what a typical fight card looks like:
- Prelims: Bouts involving unranked prospects or lower-ranked contenders.
- Main Card: The four or five fights that lead up to the main event. These fights may feature title contenders and reigning champions.
- Main Event: The final, and normally the most prestigious fight of the night.
We offer pre-fight prices at the earliest opportunity. This is often right after the fight date has been confirmed. Bout odds are available on the two fighters to win, along with over/under total rounds. Keep a regular eye on our Promotions page, where you’ll find MMA price boosts and other deals.
Numbered Pay-Per-View Cards and Fight Nights
Numbered Pay-Per-View cards are the UFC’s biggest money makers. They feature title fights and the promotion’s best-known stars. These events are held monthly, and we offer multiple UFC bets on each bout.
Fight Nights are a little bit different. You’ll see some of the best prospects in combat sport and there are up to 30 events per year. A five-round main event is the main attraction, even if a bet isn’t on the line. Less than 10,000 fight fans typically attend these events.
Weight Divisions and Championship Title Fights
There are 12 weight classes in the UFC: 8 for men and 4 for women. Fighters must adhere to strict rules, with a 1-pound allowance over the limit for non-title bouts. Men’s fights range from flyweight to heavyweight, compared to strawweight to featherweight for women.
Given that championship fights span five rounds, you need to consider stamina when placing UFC bets. Fighters are often out on their feet in the closing stages of bouts. Standard UFC fights are decided by action from just three rounds.
Popular Markets for UFC Bets and Combat Sports
UFC 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.
Method of Victory and Finish Outcomes
Most punters focus on the result of UFC fights. Our “Bout Odds” are available on either fighter to win, whether it’s two low-ranking athletes or title contenders. A bet on UFC at Virgin Bet can also be based on the method of victory. Some fighters specialise in submissions, while others are known for powerful knockouts. These are your betting options in this market:
- To win by KO: The fight ends when a fighter is unconscious or unable to continue after a strike.
- To win by submission: When one fighter forces the other to give up through a choke or joint lock.
- To win on points/decision: The winner of each round typically receives 10 points, and the loser 9. However, judges may award 8 points for a dominant round and 7 points for fighters who show the least dominance. Used when there is no knockout or submission.
Fight Duration and Round Betting
We offer punters the chance to bet on how long a fight will last. Will it go the distance? Will there be more than 3.5 rounds in a title bout? Which round will the fight end in? Forecast the outcome through UFC bets.
Live In-Play Fight Tracking and Dynamic Odds
Our live UFC odds naturally change after significant strikes, takedowns, injuries, and other in-fight scenarios. You can bet on the action as fighters go toe to toe in the Octagon. Our betting platform makes it easy to view price changes and available markets. Just add selections to your betslip before the odds fluctuate following another skillful attack.
How to Register and Bet on UFC Matches
Getting started with UFC betting at Virgin Bet is pain free, and the sign-up process takes less than 5 minutes.
- Join our growing community by entering your full name, date of birth, email address, and phone number on our 3-page registration form. You’ll also need to create a password.
- Set a deposit limit. It’s one of the many safer gambling tools available at Virgin Bet.
- 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.
- Look through our markets and add picks to your betslip after researching key statistics and pre-fight news.
- Confirm your bet on UFC and keep track of the odds as the fight develops.
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Fighter Form, Statistics, and Previews
Virgin Bet members can easily stay up-to-date with the latest happenings from the world of UFC. In addition to our mobile app and support, there are more tools that can help you analyse potential picks.
How is a title contender’s training camp going? How many knockouts has a fighter recorded? These details and useful stats can be found in our blog posts and news articles.
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