Your help centre guide to Sportsbet.io MMA rules

Mixed martial arts (MMA) promotions are renowned for their action-packed matches. These thrilling spectacles are popular in the betting world, and Sportsbet.io stands out as a premier sportsbook that offers a variety of betting prospects. 

Are you ready to step into the centre cage of MMA betting action? Dive into this guide and learn how to turn your MMA knowledge into winning bets on Sportsbet.io.

What is Sportsbet.io’s MMA betting guide?

This Sportsbet MMA betting guide equips you with everything you need to make well-informed bets. Before placing wagers, let’s ensure you have the basics covered, from creating a Sportsbet.io account to depositing funds and being familiar with the MMA tournaments and key odds. Then, you'll be ready to unleash your inner betting champion!

MMA tournaments to bet on

MMA is a globally acclaimed full-contact combat sport where two fighters battle in a ring, employing various techniques from disciplines such as boxing, wrestling, judo, and more. Here are some of the biggest and most exciting events you can wager on Sportsbet.io:

• Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC): The world’s largest MMA promotion featuring top-level fighters in various classes. Renowned for its intense competition and global fan base, UFC has catapulted numerous fighters to fame, including Hall of Fame inductees Royce Gracie, Don Frye, and Anderson Silva. 

• ONE Championship: An Asia-based major MMA tournament where fighters from across Asia showcase a variety of MMA disciplines such as kickboxing, Muay Thai, and more. ONE Championship promotes traditional martial arts values, focusing on humility, honour, respect, and discipline.

• Professional Fighters League (PFL): The PFL is a popular league based in the United States that runs within a season format with regular season, playoffs, and finals, the first of its kind. 

With season-long competitions, you can enjoy betting on tons of PFL matches. There are various PFL events worldwide, including PFL Challenger, PFL Europe, and PFL MENA.

• Bellator is a prominent MMA promotion known as the second-largest in North America. It features top-level MMA fighters, including past UFC champions and rising stars. In 2023, Bellator was acquired by the PFL, which will oversee all the tournament events while maintaining its brand from then on.

MMA odds

At Sportsbet.io, you can place bets on MMA fights using a variety of odds formats based on your preference. If you're new to sports betting, odds show the likelihood of an outcome occurring in a match and indicate potential payouts for winning bets. Here are some of the top odds formats available:

• American: These are the odds presented using positive and negative numbers. Positive odds, such as +200 or +175, indicate the underdog fighter in the match. These odds show the amount you can win for every 100 USDT you bet.

• Decimal: Presented in decimal form, these odds show the total payout for a winning bet. For instance, you bet on a UFC fighter with 4.50 odds with 100 USDT. Your calculation would be:

• • Odds x bet amount = total payout
  • 4.50 x 100 USDT = 450 USDT

This total payout includes a 100 USDT initial bet and the 350 USDT profit.

• Hong Kong: Odds below 1 indicate the favourite fighter, while those above 1 are the underdog fighter. To calculate the potential payout, add 1 to the odds and multiply by the bet amount. 

How do I place a bet on an MMA Fight on Sportsbet.io?

Placing a sports bet MMA wager can be done in just a few simple steps, as you can see below:

• Account creation:

• • Visit the official Sportsbet.io website.
  • Click the 'Sign in' button in the top right corner to log in to your account.
  • If you don't have an account, click 'Register' to begin the account creation process.

• • Fill in all required information, such as your username, email address, birthdate, password, and other necessary details.

• • Alternatively, you can create a new account using your social media account (e.g., Google, Telegram, Twitter, Metamask, Line).

• • Review and agree to the terms and conditions before completing the Sportsbet.io account setup.

• Depositing funds:

• • Fund your account to place bets on your preferred MMA matches.
  • Click the 'Deposit' button on the top right corner of the screen.

• • If depositing crypto, select the cryptocurrency you wish to deposit.

• • Copy and paste the displayed wallet address into your e-wallet address field. Alternatively, scan the QR code on the screen using your e-wallet.

• • If depositing via fiat currency, click your preferred deposit option and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process.

• Navigation:

• • Once your account has been funded, you can begin your MMA betting experience.
  • On the top part of the screen, you'll see all the available sports options to bet on.

• Scroll through the left until you navigate the MMA option, then click on it.
• You will be redirected to the MMA betting page, where you will see five categories:

• • • In-play: These are the available MMA events currently happening or unfolding. You can enjoy live betting with dynamic odds and bet markets.
    • Next 24hrs: These are the available MMA events that will take place within the next 24 hours.
    • Future: These are the MMA events that will happen in the future, a week, a month, or a few months from the moment you’re betting. You can place your bets in advance.
    • Leagues: These are the available events you can bet on, categorised by leagues. You can easily find it here if you're looking for a specific event, such as UFC or the Olympics.
    • News: In this section, you can scroll through relevant news and updates about MMA, which can help you make betting decisions.
  • Click on the category you wish to bet on.
  • Select the league you want to bet on.
• Bet selection:

• • Select the specific bout you wish to wager(s) on.
  • You will see the specific odds for each bet type in the same line as the fighter's name.
  • Select the type of bet you wish to place (Winner, Total, Handicap, etc.).
  • To make your bet, click on the odds you want to back.
• Bet confirmation:

• • Once you click on your preferred bet, it will be reflected in the bet slip on the right side of the screen.
  • Enter your preferred bet amount. Your potential winnings will also be displayed below.
  • If there is a Price Boost option, you can click on it for free to get enhanced odds.
  • Double-check the information on your bet slip, including the bet type and amount.
  • Once ready, click the 'Place bet' option to confirm your bet.

What crypto can I use to bet on MMA?

Sportsbet.io accepts a wide variety of crypto to cater to the diverse preferences of bettors. When betting on MMA events at Sportsbet.io, you can use the following crypto to deposit funds, place bets, and withdraw winnings.

• Bitcoin (BTC) 
• Ethereum (ETH)
• Litecoin (LTC) 
• Tether (TRX) 
• Tron (TRON) 
• Ripple (XRP) 
• Cardano (ADA) 
• Dogecoin (DOGE) 
• Binance Coin (BNB).
• USD Coin (USDC) 
• Polygon (MATIC)
• The Open Network (TON) 

What are the general betting rules for MMA on Sportsbet.io?

At Sportsbet.io, all bets will be settled, and any winnings paid out immediately after the fight based on the official result. After that, no further changes, appeals, or revisions will be accepted for settlement purposes. Here are the general Sports bet MMA match rules at Sportsbet.io:

• If the fight does not occur on the scheduled date posted on the site or any official date, all bets will be considered void and returned to the bettors.
• If a fighter cannot continue the fight or fails to answer the bell to begin the next round, their opponent will be considered the previous round’s winner.
• Should a fighter withdraw from the fight or a substitute fighter take their place, all bets will be considered void and returned to the bettors. This ensures the market remains fair based on the officially posted matchups.
• If the fight is announced as a 'No Contest' due to an accidental foul, all bets will be considered void to avoid issues in determining the winner.
• Total Rounds, Winner and Exact Rounds, and Winning Method bets will be considered void if the scheduled number of rounds changes before the fight. This is to maintain fairness in the markets.

What types of bets can I place on MMA fights on Sportsbet.io?

At Sportsbet.io, you can choose from a wide range of betting markets for MMA fights. Here are the main types of bets you can place on MMA fights on Sportsbet.io, along with their key Sports bet MMA rules:

Winner (To Win the Fight)

This is a simple bet on which fighter you think will win the bout. You can back Fighter A or Fighter B, but there is no option to bet on a draw. If the fight ends in a technical or majority draw, all bets will be void, and stakes will be returned.

1x2 (Fight Result)

This bet type allows you to wager on the overall outcome of the fight, including the possibility of a draw. The options are:

• 1 - Bet on Fighter A to win the match.
• x - Bet the fight will result in a draw, with no winner declared.
• 2 - Bet on Fighter B to win the match.

Total (Over/Under)

With this bet, you're wagering on the total number of rounds the fight will last rather than the result. Sportsbet.io sets a predetermined number of rounds, and you bet whether the total rounds will be higher or lower than that set number.

• If the official result states a half-round, the 2 minutes and 30 seconds of that round will be used to determine the final result. 
• For example, a ‘2.5 rounds’ total means 2 full rounds plus the first 2 minutes and 30 seconds of the 3rd round. 
• The fight would be settled as going over 2.5 rounds if it ends exactly at the 2:30 mark of the 3rd round.

Winning Method

This allows you to bet on how the fight will be decided rather than just the winner. At Sportsbet.io, here are the terms and sports betting MMA betting rules for determining the winning method.

• A fight is declared Knockout (KO) / Technical Knockout (TKO) if it includes any of the following:
  • The referee stops the fight due to strikes, with both fighters still on their feet and standing.
  • The referee stops the fight due to strikes, with both fighters on the canvas or one fighter in a dominant position landing unanswered strikes.
  • The ringside doctor orders a fight to stop to protect the fighter's health in case there have been sustained injuries that make it unsafe to continue.
  • The fighter's corner/team calls for a fight stoppage if they deem the fighter unable to continue.
  • The fighter retires due to injury.
  • A win by disqualification or if an opponent commits a serious foul or illegal act.
• A fight is declared submission if it includes any of the following:
  • The referee stops the fight due to a tap-out, where a fighter taps the mat to signal submission.
  • The referee stops the fight due to a technical submission, in which a fighter can’t verbally or physically tap out but is unconscious or in a compromised position.
  • The fighter verbally submits, including due to strikes.

Winner & exact rounds 

This bet type allows you to predict the exact round where the fighter you've chosen will win the fight. This applies to fights that end by knockout (KO), technical knockout (TKO), disqualification, or submission. If the fight ends in a technical decision before the full duration, all bets will be settled as a win by decision, and any round bets will be considered losing bets.

Will the fight go the distance?

This bet involves predicting whether the fight will last the full scheduled number of rounds or be decided earlier. If the fight ends in a technical decision before the full duration, it will be considered a fight that did not go the distance, and any round bets will be losing bets.

Are there specific rules for live MMA betting?

One of Sportsbet.io's most exciting MMA betting options on Sportsbet.io is live/in-play betting, where you place your wagers while the fight unfolds. Here are some key Sports betting MMA rules explained to remember while live betting at Sportsbet.io:

• Odds in MMA live betting can change between rounds, depending on the fight’s momentum or current state.
• To adjust the live odds, expect temporary delays of 10 to 30 seconds before the updated information appears on the screen.

Live/in-play MMA betting at Sportsbet.io offers a wide variety of betting options available beyond standard match outcome bets. These include:

• Fighter to win a round: This simply involves betting on whether a specific fighter will win at least one round before the fight ends.

• Winning margin: Involves betting on a specific margin of victory. Examples of this are:

• • • Fighter A to win by KO/TKO.
    • Fighter B to win by decision.

• Next-round knockdown: Betting whether you predict a knockdown will occur in the next round can be helpful if the ongoing fight shows a gap between the strengths of the two fighters. 

• Fighter stats props: Focus on a specific fighter's stats, including their strikes landed, takedowns, and other key metrics. This can allow you to capitalise on the current mismatch between the fighters.

How are MMA bets settled?

All bets are settled immediately after every fight or once the official result has been given. A bet is voided if the fight is cancelled, results in a no-contest, or if a fighter withdraws or is substituted.

Other than this, all the winnings will be paid out according to the bet markets and their terms. All your winnings will be automatically credited to your Sportsbet.io account.

Sportsbet.io is an all-in-one platform for MMA betting. You can find your favourite MMA events and bet on an extensive list of markets with competitive odds. Sportsbet.io provides access to MMA news and updates to help inform your betting decisions. You can focus on a fun, fast, and fair betting experience with clear and easy-to-grasp MMA betting terms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

To help you get started on the right foot, here are some of the most common questions about MMA betting at Sportsbet.io.