Advanced Betting Tips for Success
Betting on MMA can be very profitable. MMA fans are
emotionally charged and virtual idiots when it comes to
wagering. The popular fighters that have some spectacular
highlights are often over bet, creating lots of opportunities
for knowledgeable bettors. The best advice we can give you
is to learn as much as you can about the fighters, especially
heavy favorites since they will obviously require a much bigger
investment. Like other sports, championship fighters can
overlook opponents and may not always be as motivated as they
should be going into a title fight.
There is also big money involved in fight rematches, so it
shouldn’t be too surprising when an up-and-coming contender like
Georges St Pierre knocks off a
champion who hasn’t lost in several years like
Matt Hughes (GSP KO'ed
Hughes on 11/11/2006 to claim the UFC title belt). These
kind of rivalries sell lots of PPV and generate millions in
revenue, not to mention all the excitement created in the MMA
community. Rivalries, especially between well known
fighters, are good for the sport.
Rivalries can bring in tons of money for the sport and make it
much easier to market. The drama and intrigue created around a
rivalry is what makes team sports so great, and some of the most
memorable fights have been tied to rivalries.
Another key point we can make using a different fight as an
example is that the popular fighter like Rich Franklin when he
lost to Anderson Silva (in this case the favorite and defending
champion) is generally over-rated and over-priced due to his
status of being more well-known with the public. Because of this
popularity factor, legitimate challengers like Silva have great
value and are worth betting on.
It’s also important to note that MMA matches have more inflated
money line prices than most sports, creating a huge dog/favorite
money line differential between the favorite and underdog. For
this reason, you should be aware that MMA odds at different
sportsbooks vary, so shopping around online sportsbooks will get
you the most bang for your betting buck.
For example, “Online Sportsbook A” might have had
Tim Sylvia at -200 and
Couture at +180 while “Online Sportsbook B” had Sylvia at
-280 and Couture at +220. A $1000 wager on Couture at “Online
Sportbook A” would have earned you $1800 compared to $2200 at
“Online Sportsbook B” where you would also need to lay down more
money if you bet on Sylvia. As you can see, “Online Sportsbook
B” is the worse place to bet for favorite, but the best option
for the underdog. Always check the
MMA Betting SuperPage
for line comparisons and updates.
Finding the right online sportsbook for betting UFC or other MMA
should also be determined by who has the most wagering
offerings, including propositions. There are several advantages
to betting MMA at elite online sportsbooks , but first and
foremost, you will get better lines and more ways to bet a
fight.
If you are a knowledgeable MMA fan who has a good feel about how
a match will likely turn out, then you should definitely trust
your insights and use them to find strong bets. Like an
up-and-coming fighter, experience and comfort level is
crucial to your training as a MMA bettor, so study up on the
fighters as much as you can. Of course it’s up to you to decide
which fighter you want to bet on, but the more you learn about
mixed martial arts, the more prepared you will be when placing
your bet. Hopefully after reading our
UFC Betting Guide,
UFC Betting Stats and
this article you’ll be ready to step into the ring (or betting
window) in the near future!
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