The popularity of MMA betting is growing, and sports bookmakers have taken notice. There are many different types of bets available, including moneyline wagers and specialized prop bets. These special bets often come with higher odds and require more research than other types of wagers. Some of these bets can be placed online and even while the fight is taking place. The best way to make money in mma betting is by placing wagers on underdogs, but be sure to shop around for the best odds and a book that offers good customer service.

Unlike most other fighting sports, MMA does not use fixed rules to determine the winner of a match. Instead, it uses a number of different criteria to decide the outcome of each fight. These factors include takedowns, striking, and submission. This makes it easier to bet on a particular fighter’s style. For example, a fighter with more takedowns is likely to win more than one fight in a row.

Mma betting is similar to boxing, and bettors can choose a favorite or underdog for each match. In addition, bettor can place bets on method of victory and total rounds. There are also other special bets such as double-chance bets, which reduce the odds. For instance, you can bet on Karl Williams to win by KO or TKO and earn a higher payout than when betting on him by decision.

Method of victory bets are a popular form of MMA betting, and they offer more variety than regular moneyline bets. These bets require the bettor to predict how the winner of a match will win. The three most common ways to win a fight are by KO, TKO, and judges’ decision. The latter includes a majority, split, or unanimous decision. The methods of victory vary from fighter to fighter, so it is important to do your research on each fighter’s style and fighting history.

Another aspect of MMA betting is the Over/Under Rounds bet, which involves placing bets on how many rounds a fight will last. The Over/Under bets are based on the expected duration of a fight as determined by the oddsmakers. They may include a deduction for the vig, or juice, to calculate the odds of a fight going over or under the set amount of rounds.

When making MMA betting bets, you should consider each fighter’s style and record as well as their overall fighting abilities. This is especially true when betting on a match between two fighters of comparable ages. In these situations, statistics show that younger fighters win 61% of the time, so betting on a youngster can pay off.

In addition to the usual MMA betting options, there are also live and future bets. These bets allow you to wager on specific events during a fight, such as which fighter will score the first knockdown or attempt the first submission maneuver. The odds on these bets are dynamic and will change as the fight unfolds.