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But first, let’s go through a little bit of MMA history. At its core, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts fighting) is a combination of multiple combat styles; it takes elements from various martial arts and merges them together in what is now a hugely popular mainstream sport. Modern MMA first gained popularity in the early ‘90s, when the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) was established in the US. That being said, MMA has actually been around for a lot longer!
One of the earliest forms of MMA dates back to ancient China, originating in the Han Dynasty, where the Chinese military developed Shuai Jiao — a form of MMA hand-to-hand combat used in warfare. This fighting style combined elements of wrestling and kung fu and was one of the first combat styles to feature both striking and grappling techniques like kicking, punching, throwing and joint locks.
As well as ancient China, MMA fighting was prevalent in Greece too. The Greeks developed their own adaptation of MMA, known as pankration, which featured elements of striking and grappling — very similar to contemporary MMA, where boxing and wrestling are two of the main disciplines.
Over the years, more and more countries began developing their own forms of martial arts, as the concept of combining fighting styles became more common. MMA quickly gained popularity and became a worldwide phenomenon, eventually reeling in over a million viewers on every UFC event.
Now that the history lesson is over, let’s go through some of MMA’s most high profile events and some of the betting options you’ll have available.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is one of the biggest MMA promotion companies in the world. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, the UFC features some of the biggest names in MMA. It produces worldwide events that showcase 12 weight divisions — eight men’s divisions and four women’s divisions. UFC matches vary in length, as the duration of a match depends on whether it is a championship match, fight card or preliminary event. In all fights, the duration of each round cannot exceed five minutes. Championship fights last for a maximum of five rounds.
Cage Warriors is a London-based MMA promotion that was established in 2001. Its first MMA event was later organised in July of 2002. Many household names have built up their reputation under the Cage Warriors banner, including Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping, Gegard Mousasi and many more. Cage Warriors is so popular that it is one of the few promotion companies to take their events overseas to countries in Europe, North America and the Middle East.
The BRAVE Combat Federation is one of the largest MMA promotion companies based in the Middle East and is one of the fastest-growing global MMA promotions. The BRAVE CF was first established in September of 2016 by Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and features fighters from more than 40 nations.
The Legal Fighting Alliance is an MMA promotion that was formed as a result of the powerful merger of the RFA (Resurrection Fighting Alliance) and Legacy FC (Legacy Fighting Championship). The LFA organises live MMA events around the US, including fights in Atlanta, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki, or Martial Arts Confrontation in English, is a Polish MMA organisation that hosts premier MMA events around Europe and is considered one of the leading European MMA promotions. There have been many successful fighters in the KSW, some moving on to higher-profile promotions such as the Ultimate Fighting Championships in the US.
Knowing what kinds of bets you can place on major MMA events is as important as knowing when and where to place them. Below is a list of typical MMA betting options you’ll find at most Sportsbooks.
A moneyline bet is one of the most common and simple betting options you’ll find across multiple sports. A moneyline bet is wagering on which fighter will win the match. This sort of bet is one of the most popular options and serves as a good starting point for beginners.
A parlay bet, also known as an accumulator or combo bet, is great when you want to cover multiple outcomes on the same bet. In MMA, the most common parlay bet is picking the winner of several fights. The drawback is that if even one of the fighters loses, you’ll lose your parlay bet entirely. While the payout odds may be higher, so is the risk.
An open parlay works similarly to a normal parlay bet, except with the option to leave spots open. What this means is that you won’t have to select the fighters to bet on right away. But all spots need to be filled before the bet is complete. The open parlay can be a good alternative to the usual parlay bet if you want to bet on multiple fights but are not sure about your selections yet.
The over/under bet is another common betting option. An over/under bet is placing a wager on whether the fight duration will go over or under the usual time. To win an over bet, for instance, the round must go over 2.5 minutes.
Placing a round bet means wagering on which round you think the fight will finish in. You can also wager on the fighter you predict to win a specific round. Round bets are common to Sportsbooks and offer decent payout odds. Players can also bet on Fight To Go The Distance, wagering on whether the fight will last the full number of rounds or end before the final bell.
As its name suggests, the method of victory bet means wagering on how you think the fighter will win. There are a few ways to win a fight in MMA — KO, submission and points. This can give rise to multiple betting options, including the Fight To End In Draw, Win By Finish and Win By Decision bets.
Mixed Martial Arts is an ancient art form that has captured major global attention and attracted thousands of MMA enthusiasts, which continue to grow in number with every passing day. LV BET offers betting markets of all major MMA events from all over the world, so if you’re looking to set foot in the ring, LV BET is where it’s at. LV BET Sportsbook enthusiasts can benefit from high-calibre MMA championships, various betting options and more.
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