UFC Betting Odds
The Ultimate Fighting Championship - or UFC as it's more commonly known - is an American mixed martial arts organisation whose presence and popularity is ever-growing globally, especially here in the UK. Read More
This top level of MMA features the sport's biggest and baddest fighters entering the octagon to fight in 12 different weight categories across the men's and women's divisions.
If you seek UFC news, odds and previews, then your search ends here! This is your one-stop hub for the world's largest MMA organisation, including coverage for the likes of Conor McGregor, Israel Adesanya, Sean O'Malley, Jon Jones and Paddy Pimblett.
UFC 296: Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington Odds - 16th December
In the organisation's final PPV card of the year, welterweight champion Leon Edwards defends his crown against the outspoken contender Colby Covington.
UFC 296 will come to us live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and features two championship fights, as well as a host of other talent on a stacked card, including Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Stephen Thompson, Tony Ferguson vs Paddy Pimblett and Vicente Luque vs Ian Garry.
Many believe this to be a stylistic nightmare for the champ, although the odds have him as a slight favourite at 17/20. Covington, who has been inactive for over 18 months since defeating Jorge Masvidal in March 2022, is sure to be entrusted with many people's money at odds of 11/10 to win.
Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler
2023 appears to be the year of the comeback! Not only did we see the return of Jon Jones in March, but fans are also being spoiled with Conor McGregor's first appearance inside the famed UFC Octagon since July 2021.
Ireland's MMA superstar has not fought since breaking his leg in the rematch with Dustin Poirier over 18 months ago. To set up his next fight, he will guest coach opposite from UFC Lightweight contender Michael Chandler on the organisation's produced reality show "The Ultimate Fighter" before facing off with his division rival upon season 31's conclusion.
Although we don't know when exactly the fight will occur yet, there are some facts that can be used to decipher a rough timeline. The latest season is scheduled to run from May 30, 2023, to Aug 15, 2023. And with the two taking a break from training camps during this time, a September date originally seemed likely.
However, McGregor's involvement with USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) means that the bout had then been targeted for a December 2023 or January 2024 main event. That again appears to be unlikely, and whether this exact opponent will be McGregor's foray back into the UFC remains to be seen.
Sizing up the winner odds for this one pits McGregor as the slight favourite at 5/6, with Chandler a hair over EVS at the time of writing. This head-to-head should be an absolute barn burner in the UFC's most stacked division, where two fighters who are known for their all-action and uncompromising styles are set to collide.
UFC Betting Odds and Markets
Punters can access UFC betting odds on several different markets, generating multiple potential predictions. Industry leaders like bet365 also offer powerful bet builder tools allowing you to roll multiple betting markets into one. Some of the most common options include:
- Fight Winner – Predicting the fight winner is the simplest and most common UFC betting market. It involves a straight wager on the winner of a bout regardless of the method of victory or any other factor.
- Total Rounds – For a slightly more nuanced UFC betting strategy, many punters try to guess the total number of rounds during a fight. You can generally enjoy better odds on these more specific predictions than for outright fight winner bets, but they are much more difficult to call correctly.
- Round-by-Round Betting – If you know a fighter tends to start strong in the first few rounds before faltering as the fight goes on, you could take advantage of round-by-round betting. This allows punters to place predictions on the winner of each round rather than the bout as a whole.
- Method of Victory – Wagering on the method of victory is a popular option at UFC betting sites, especially for MMA enthusiasts who know each fighter’s strengths and weaknesses. For example, Khabib Nurmagadov was a known submission specialist, while Anderson Silva loved a knockout victory. You could also choose a technical knockout, disqualification, decision, or technical decision win.
- Will the Fight Go the Distance – Leading bookies also offer UFC betting odds on whether or not a fight will last the full three or five rounds. This is a great way to bet on a favourite but receive more attractive odds, as you’ll also have to predict whether they will stop the fight before the final bell.
Top UFC Fighters to Watch
Check below for a round-up of some of the top fighters to watch and wager on at UFC betting sites:
- Paddy Pimblett – The Scouse has lit up the UFC Lightweight division recently and is yet to lose a UFC bout.
- Connor McGregor – One of the UFC’s most iconic fighters, the Irishman has taken an extended absence after breaking his leg against Dustin Poirer.
- Charles Oliveira – A Brazilian MMA extraordinaire known for breaking multiple UFC records, including most submission wins.
- Amanda Nunes – Arguably the greatest female UFC fighter ever and the first two-division female champion.
- Aljamain Sterling – A UFC Bantamweight champion, the “Funk Master” delights fans with a wacky yet effective wrestling technique.
- Elise Reed – An American Strawweight UFC fighter known for talking to her opponents inside the octagon.
- Kai Kara-France – Coming off the back of two losses, the Kiwi Flyweight fighter is an explosive presence regardless of the result.
- Justin Gaethje – Former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion with superb wrestling technique.
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Most Frequently Asked Questions About UFC
What is UFC?
The Ultimate Fighting Championship(UFC) is an American mixed martial arts promotional company based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. It's by far the biggest MMA company in the world and features most of the highest-level fighters in the sport who are signed exclusively to their roster. Its current President is Dana White who has been in charge since 2001 and has turned the UFC into a multi-billion dollar franchise.
What is the difference between UFC and MMA?
UFC is the brand name for the promotional company. MMA is the generic name for the sport of mixed martial arts. Other promotions fighting under the MMA rules include Bellator, ACA (Absolute Championship Akhmat), FNG (Fight Nights Global) and Cage Warriors.
Which prop bets are common in UFC?
Fight to go the distance and Method of Victory market (will the fight end in a decision, a submission or a KO/TKO) are common prop bets in the individual fight market.
There are also prop bets available on the awards ended out at the end of each UFC event. These are Submission of the Night (SOTN), Knockout of the Night (KOTN) and Fight of the Night (FOTN).
Can you place future bets on the UFC?
Yes. Quite often you can place a bet on a particular fighter to be a future champion. There are also a lot of novelty markets on the biggest names in the sport, including Conor McGregor and Jon Jones.
Which bookies offer UFC odds?
Most major bookmakers now cover the UFC. It has transformed from a niche sport into a multi billion dollar industry and the bookies are keen to take their share of the profits.
William Hill, 888, BetVictor, Unibet, BoyleSports 10Bet and BetUK all offer customers UFC odds.
Which TV channels broadcast UFC in the UK?
UFC is broadcast exclusively via BT Sport in the UK. Some undercard fights are only shown via the UFC Fight pass which can be paid for on a monthly subscription basis, and also covers exclusive footage and highlights.
Which site has the best UFC betting odds?
Some of the best UFC betting odds can be found at the recommended bookies on this page, such as Unibet and BoyleSports.
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