Combat sports are probably the oldest form of sport, having emerged long before the very concept of ‘sport’ existed. Since then, this type of sporting competition has branched out into numerous disciplines, the rules of each of which, in one way or another, restrict fighters in their choice of techniques permitted in the pursuit of victory. The popularity of the UFC as the world’s leading combat sports organisation lies in the fact that it permits techniques from fundamentally different martial arts, which to some extent allows for a comparison between them. If you’re confident in your favourite’s victory and ready to capitalise on your understanding of mixed martial arts, place your bet at Betwinner!
UFC betting at Betwinner
Features of UFC betting at Betwinner
The distinctive feature of any combat sport is that fights, unlike what are commonly referred to as ‘matches’ in other sports, take place very rarely – with a few exceptions, at best once every two or three months. How a fighter recovers between bouts, how fit he is, and how prepared he is to face this particular opponent – bearing in mind that his entire career consists of literally twenty to thirty fights – all of this remains a mystery to the fan. For this reason, in most cases, bettors rely not so much on their own understanding of the sport as on expert commentary and the odds offered by the bookmaker. Let’s be honest: Betwinner, too, draws heavily on insider reports and statements from star fighters regarding the level of a particular athlete.
Match schedule and line-ups
When compiling the betting line for the UFC, Betwinner’s management is, in most cases, constrained by the intricacies of the calendar: we are ready to offer customers more scheduled matches, but cannot do so until they have been announced. For example, at the time of writing, bets were being taken on 70+ fights, roughly one to two months in advance, but some evenings featured just one fight (the undercard simply hasn’t been announced yet), whilst 30+ bouts were listed as ‘upcoming’. Prospective fights deserve a separate mention: such bouts are not on the calendar; we merely assume they will take place within the coming year, and if you place a corresponding bet and the fight does not take place by the specified date, the bookmaker will refund your money.
The depth of the betting market depends directly on how comprehensive and accurate the available information about the fighters is: those just starting their careers remain a mystery, including to us. Furthermore, the betting market on Betwinner often adds additional markets closer to the fight date, so for a high-profile pairing we can offer as many as 150–200 markets; however, for less high-profile bouts, half that number is more typical.
Live betting on the UFC
The vast majority of UFC bets placed by Betwinner users are made well in advance of the fight, as this is part of the ritual of anticipation leading up to the long-awaited clash; however, it is actually possible to place bets on a bout whilst it is in progress. For a martial arts fan, this is the only way to avoid guessing who will win, and instead fully analyse the opponents’ current form and readiness for today’s challenge. However, when placing live bets, you must bear in mind that UFC fights are very fast-paced, and every precise strike can significantly alter the odds, as the outcome of many fights is determined by the judges’ scoring; with this in mind, you need to seize the right odds.
Odds and benefits
One of Betwinner’s key strengths, which encourages customers to choose us over our competitors, is our approach to setting odds: we include a smaller margin and offer players a better return, because we understand that this attracts more visitors and allows us to generate revenue from their traffic. This same principle fully applies to UFC betting: at our site, every successful prediction will be particularly profitable for you, and although the amount of a single win may not yield much profit, in the long run even this small amount will increase your chances of coming out ahead.
Among the other advantages of Betwinner worth highlighting in the context of UFC betting, we would like to mention a few more key points:
the earliest possible inclusion of scheduled UFC events in our betting market;
a detailed breakdown that allows one to anticipate every aspect of the confrontation;
simple deposits and fast withdrawals, including via cryptocurrency methods;
attractive sports bonuses, applicable to bets on all sports, including the UFC;
user-friendly mobile apps for iOS and Android.
How to place a bet on the UFC at Betwinner
First and foremost, you must be a registered Betwinner customer, and the requirements are quite simple: you must be of legal age, not be a compulsive gambler, and not be an employee of a rival company. If you meet all these requirements but haven’t yet created an account, follow these steps:
- Visit the official Betwinner website or download our mobile app;
- Tap the ‘Register’ button and select one of the available registration options;
- Choose the sports bonus or decline the venue’s gifts;
- Fill in all the fields on the registration form and click the ‘Register’ button;
- Log in to your account by clicking the ‘Log in’ button;
- Tap the dollar sign button, select a payment method and enter the amount, then complete your first deposit and wait for it to appear in your gaming balance;
- In the ‘Line’ section, find the scheduled UFC event and tap on the fighters’ names to view the full list of matches;
- Add your chosen odds to the bet slip by clicking on the odds;
- In the Bet Slip menu, enter the stake amount and confirm your bet.
If the prediction is correct, the winnings will be automatically credited to the customer’s gaming balance – this usually takes no more than fifteen minutes, and often even less.