What to Look for as You Bet on UFC

January 12th, 2021 UFC Betting

Bet on UFC and you will find money lines, similar to what you see in sports like baseball or hockey.

That means you have the choice of favorites or underdogs when betting UFC.  What should you look for as you wager UFC action?

UFC sometimes can be all about favorites while other times underdogs are a good choice.  You can have major fight cards when betting UFC that go all to favorites while other cards have underdogs that do well. It is all about finding the right balance as you wager on UFC.  It used to be that anytime you saw an underdog of 2-1 or more as you  UFC that it would be worth a wager. That is not the case anymore. Favorites have done well, but again, it all depends on the particular fight card when betting UFC.

Many who bet on UFC want to look at the favorite and that is fine but you can’t be every favorite and win.  You have to pick and choose which favorites to take when betting UFC.  If you want to look to take favorites then you are better off going with a fighter who is strong on the ground. The danger when you wager UFC favorites who are strikers is that they can get caught with a punch and lose.  Anyone can win on a lucky punch and those who are strikers are more likely to lose as a heavy favorite than those who rely upon wrestling skills. Also, if you are taking a favorite as you wager UFC, you want a fighter who controls the bout. Usually a fighter with a wrestling background will do that. They may not win by a knockout but they will likely get the win by decision.

It is also important to keep in mind that wrestling skills play a big factor in the weight classes.  In the smaller weights, speed is crucial so you will see more decisions and submissions.  Strikers don’t win as often since speed is important. In the higher weight classes there is not as much speed so a big punch can end a fight more often.

There are always events for you to consider on a regular basis when you bet on UFC.  On a monthly basis there are always great fights to consider when wager UFC.  Sometimes favorites are great bets while other times the underdogs pay well. That is what keeps it interesting as you bet on UFC.