UFC Betting Guide: How to bet on the UFC

Robert K - August 26th, 2008 .

MMA or Mixed Martial Arts is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. The emerging sport is also becoming a favorite with sports bettors. MMA wagering has in fact surpassed boxing in total turnover for just about every major North American facing sportsbook.

The traditional Vegas sportsbooks like the Las Vegas Hilton are experiencing the same UFC betting trend. The sport is also taking hold in Europe and the UK especially. MMA remains a mainstay in places like Japan and South Korea with strong martial arts traditions. There is no doubt MMA and UFC betting in particular is only going to increase in popularity. Hence bettors are looking for online sportsboosks that have a strong focus on MMA. Choosing the right sportsbook is key. Below we rank and review the best sportsbooks to bet on the MMA and the UFC.

Bookmaker Sportsbook

Bookmaker sportsbook is run by the BetCris group, one of the early leaders in the offshore betting industry. There reputation in sports betting community is impeccable. Bookmaker accepts customers from all over the world including the Canada and US. There are usually the first to release lines on any major event. Whether it be the UFC, Dream, Affliction, WEC or the smaller shows, you can count on these guys to be the first to have lines posted weeks ahead of the competition. Their odds are also very solid often having the best line both the underdog and favourite at the same time. To top it all of the offer a juicy 20% bonus for all new customers. A Bookmaker.com account is a must for any MMA or UFC enthusiast.

BetUS

Betus.com is another pioneer in the sports betting industry. They’ve have been around for over 14 years. They’re bonus is their strongest feature. New customers receive a $75 free with a $200 deposit. Customers service is another strong point. If you’re new to the sports betting world these guys may be for you. They’ll take you trough the depositing process in no time and should have set up in minutes. They have recently redesigned their website has been redesigned recently, making it even more user friendly for beginners. They also offer odds on just about every combat sport and league.

Pinnacle Sports

Pinnacle Sports has for a long time been the most admired and respected sports book in the industry. Their betting lines are their strongest asset. While they may not be the earliest to release lines, the odds they do post are often the best available. They offer a 10% cash sign-up bonus but the fantastic odds definitely make up for the lower bonus. Again these guys are a must for any serious MMA or UFC bettor.

Disclaimer: Pinnacle sports does not accept customers living in the US. They do however accept customers from just about every other country including Canada.

The Bottom Line

Currently these three stand lead the way for MMA bettors. All the sportsbooks listed above have very solid reputations, have fantastic odds, release MMA lines early and on a wide variety of fight organizations. Having in account with all three of the sports books listed above is in fact the best way to go for most MMA and UFC bettors.

 

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