MMA’s increasing popularity is drawing more and more bettors into its fold, offering high-risk environments ripe with adrenaline that can become financially risky if betting is done unwisely. One key thing bettors should keep in mind when placing bets: emotions should never drive decision making when betting; instead they should conduct research into each fighter’s history, styles, and performances before placing bets to increase chances of victory and increase your chance at victory.

Moneyline bets are the easiest form of MMA wager. This strategy involves selecting one of two competitors and predicting whether they will win via knockout, TKO or disqualification. Oddsmakers take several factors into consideration when creating odds – these may include past performances in similar environments; their overall fighting style; how well they control time on the ground and performance before home audiences as well as any influence from this environment on performance.

Over/Under or total bets are another popular MMA bet, which involve predicting how many rounds in a match and punches, kicks or knockdowns will occur. A sportsbook provides a numerical value and bettors must choose whether their event goes over or under that number – making this bet ideal for those interested in analysing statistics and comparing fighters.

MMA Prop Bets Betttors often neglect MMA prop bets as a great way to enhance their experience in the octagon and make money betting at the same time. Although difficult to predict or win than straight bets, their payouts tend to be much greater; there’s even a variety of prop bets available such as methods of victory, fight rounds ending before someone scores a takedown and more!

Like other combat sports betting markets, mixed martial arts has multiple weight classes for fighters to move between depending on their success. When betting on fights involving competitors making their first debut in a new weight class, it’s crucial to pay attention to these changes; especially if betting on their debut. It may take time for fighters to adapt to a different weight class which could impact performance inside the cage; some fighters struggle more than others cutting weight; in addition, having recently experienced a knockout loss can have lasting impacts, even on those otherwise physically unharmed – something which should also be kept in mind when betting.