This is a guest article from Ash.
As a long time mma fanatic, not only have I found a way to make mma fights increase in excitement, I have also found that I can make some nice chunk of change Betting on MMA fights as well. With the use of online MMA sportsbooks and my knowledge and experience of watch thousands of mixed martial arts contests, I have turned a pastime into a sweet revenue generator. If you are new to mma betting, here are some basic rules that I live by:
1. Look for the unknown underdogs
There are a lot of hidden gems in mixed martial arts. Brett Rogers was a huge underdog vs Andrei Arlovski, yet many mma enthusiasts were aware of his potential and “The Pitbull’s” tendancy to go down easy. Scout fighters in the minor promotions such as Bellator, Maximum, and other regional fight leagues. Once they make their major promotion debut, bet away.
2. Forget the overwhelming Crowd Favourites
Some popular fighters go into a fight as an overwhelming favourite, and remember anything can happen once your inside the ring or octagon. Why risk so much for such a small payout? All the nuthuggers will be betting on that fighter, see point 1 and win big.
3. Find the best odds
Nowadays there are plenty of online sportsbooks that allow you to bet on mma. I would recommend keeping money on a handful of them, and keep yourself updated on which sportsbook has the best odds in your favour for that particular fight. Also keep in mind that odds are usually better the earlier you make the bet. You might miss out on information in between, but that’s a chance you take in locking in early.
