Betting on mixed martial arts doesn’t have to be an unpredictable game – it can be done strategically and intelligently. To find success at betting, the key lies in studying each fighter’s history and style, paying particular attention to wins/losses against similar styles as well as any news of injury that might impede a fight.

As with any sports wager, MMA odds are constantly shifting, from when they open until the day of a fight. Any change in fighter’s form, weather forecasts or social media updates could change the odds and betting sites like Bally Bet use advanced algorithms and sports statisticians to accurately determine what you see on screen.

Although every MMA match deserves individual consideration, there are some key trends in betting on mixed martial arts matches to bear in mind. One is age disparity between fighters – experience is great but older fighters tend to struggle when facing younger opponents; generally speaking the younger fighter will win more often.

Bettor should keep an eye out for how two fighters compare in terms of previous opponents. Many bettors fall victim to what’s referred to as MMA math – believing that a fighter with more victories should be the favorite; however, such thinking misses the mark since many matches in MMA are won via stylistic means rather than with knockouts alone.

MMA betting provides bettors with several markets to explore beyond Over/Under Round Totals. Method of Victory Bets allow bettors to predict how a match will end, such as whether by knockout or submission; these bets reward great risk with attractive odds, making it perfect for long-fought fights.

MMMA parlays are another popular betting style, enabling bettors to combine several markets from different fights into a single wager and increase the potential payout by doing so. All selections must be correct in order for this bet type to pay out successfully.

Make sure to investigate both MMA prop and futures markets when betting an MMA fight. Prop bets allow punters to place bets on specific events during a fight, such as who will score the first knockdown or attempt submission first; futures bets, on the other hand, are bets on events expected to happen over a longer time span; such as whether Francis Ngannou will retain his heavyweight title this year?