MMA betting can be an exhilarating form of wagering that adds an intellectual element to the thrills of watching fighters clash on the mat. But as with any sport, betting on MMA matches requires keeping in mind several things: understanding odds, researching fighters and managing your bankroll all are integral parts of making sound bets.

Mma betting offers various wager types, from moneyline bets to over/under total rounds bets and more. Moneylines are by far the most popular type, focusing on which fighter will win in an MMA fight and reflecting how likely that outcome is; odds often reflect how likely someone is of winning such bets; favorites typically offer negative odds (-200 for example) while underdogs typically offer positive ones (+350, for instance).

Bettors interested in mixed martial arts (MMA) fights can place over/under round total bets with sportsbooks; these bets allow bettors to place bets on how many rounds will make up a fight and their duration. Over/under bets tend to be higher for MMA fights than other forms of combat due to more frequent judges being present during matches than other forms.

Be wary when placing an over/under MMA bet without first consulting fighter history and how they typically finish fights – for instance, one who’s won most of their bouts by submission may finish more quickly than someone who typically wins via knockout.

Some MMA sportsbooks also provide bets on the specific round in which a fight will conclude, giving bettors more granular control and potentially increasing payouts of their wagers. It can also serve as an effective hedge when betting on one particular fighter by placing bets on which round he or she may win.

Mma betting offers another avenue of MMA wagers known as prop bets. These bets focus on additional aspects of an MMA fight match such as its mode of victory (submission, knockout or decision), amount of punches thrown or takedowns made – such bets tend to carry lower risks but still offer plenty of potential pay-off.