UFC Betting Odds

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MMA and UFC betting remains enduringly popular in Canada, thanks in no small part to the exploits of legendary fighters like welterweight Georges St-Pierre. Former middleweight Joe Doerksen also wowed fans from the ‘Great White North’, with his incredible resilience and longevity producing a record of 51 wins and 16 defeats.

You can bet on the UFC here at Betiton Canada, where we cover a huge range of markets with sports betting odds and every single fight night card. To help you find out more about UFC wagering and our wider online sports betting offering, we’ve prepared the following guide.

How Does MMA Betting Work?

MMA stands for ‘Mixed Martial Arts’, which is a full contact sport that incorporates numerous disciplines such as Judo, Karate, Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu. Within the bounds of MMA, there are a number of popular organisations and competitions, with the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Champion) being the single most watched.

Most UFC champions have a background in wrestling and grappling, but boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are also prominent fighting styles. In addition to wagering on UFC events and fight cards, you can also access MMA betting across a broad range of promotions in Canada.

What is UFC?

The UFC is an American-based MMA promotion company and it’s currently based in Las Vegas. It was founded a little over 30 years ago in November 1993, while it features 11 different weight divisions (eight men’s and three women’s).

You’ll find a blend of different fighting styles in play at the UFC, which can gel to make fascinating fights and help inform your decisions when  betting on individual fights. Fighters with a wrestling or Jiu-Jitsu background tend to fare well in the UFC, although Muay Thai-inspired strikers like Conor McGregor and Francis Ngannou have achieved significant success in different weight classes.

What are the UFC Rules?

It’s also important to understand the rules when engaging in UFC betting online, with most Championship matches and main events comprising of five rounds lasting five minutes. Bouts are contested in the ‘UFC cage’, which boasts an octagonal structure and standard diameter of 9.1 metres (and a 1.8-meter-high fence).

Fighter must wear 4oz gloves, while also donning approved shorts and no shoes. Tops are only approved for female fighters at the time of writing, while the requisite safety equipment includes a mouthguard and protective cup for male competitors.

Knockout

Bouts can also be settled in three different ways, and as the best UFC betting site, we enable you to wager on the precise method of victory here at Betiton Canada. Knockout is the most explosive method of victory, as this requires one competitor to fell the other with punches, kicks or non-linear elbow strikes.

Submission

You can also place a UFC bet on a fighter to win by submission, which means that they force their opponent to quit by ‘tapping out’ in front of the referee. Submissions can be achieved through a variety of locks and chokes, with the ‘rear naked choke’ and ‘armbar’ particularly popular.

Points

If a bout hasn’t been settled at the end of the fifth round, the winner or outcome is determined by three cage-side judges. They use a familiar 10-point scoring system per round, and the fighter with the highest overall tally will win the bout. From a UFC betting perspective, around 50% of bouts end in points decisions every single year.

UFC Betting Odds Explained by Betiton Canada

Here at Betiton Canada, we use the decimal format when presenting UFC betting odds. This format depicts a single number of two decimal places, while it tells you much you can potentially win for every $1 staked. You can also use decimal odds to determine the implied probability of a particular outcome occurring.

Let’s say that lightweight fighter Arman Tsarukyan is priced at 1.29 to win his next fight. This means that a successful stake of $1 will deliver a return of $1.29. To calculate implied probability, you simply have to divide the value ‘1’ by the published odds (1.29), before multiplying the result by 100. In this instance, the odds would imply a 77.51% probability Tsarukyan prevailing.

To get started with UFC sport betting here at Betiton, you’ll also need to construct your betslip. Here’s a step-by-step guide to wagering your hard-earned cash!

1. Access your account by hitting ‘Log In’ on the left-hand side of the screen.
2. Click ‘Sports’ and ‘MMA’ on the vertical menu towards the left of the home page, before ticking the box next to ‘UFC’ and accessing the available markets.
3. Compare the various UFC betting lines and odds. Clicking selections will automatically add them to your betslip in the bottom right-hand corner.
4. You can also use ‘1-Click Betting’ to add selections quickly. Finally, set your stake amounts and review the final odds, before hitting the ‘Place Bets’ tab at the bottom of your slip.

UFC Betting Markets

Both UFC and online MMA betting unlocks a huge selection of markets here at Betiton Canada. Below, you’ll find a summary of the most popular UFC betting markets.

• Moneyline: Predict the winner of a single bout.
• Method of Victory: Predict how the victory will be made.
• UFC Round Betting: You can bet on UFC fights by predicting on how the exact round of a fight will end.
• Over / Under Rounds: Wager on the over/under on the total number of rounds that will be contested. This is a particularly popular form of UFC betting in Canada.
• UFC Spread Betting: Create value in mismatched markets when betting on the UFC in Canada by creating a virtual handicap or ‘spread’. The stronger fighter will need to win by a specific margin for the bet to be successful.
• Live UFC Betting: Live UFC betting enables you to wager on fight outcomes and micro bets in real-time.
• Performance of the Night Bets: Bet on which competitors you think will claim awards such as ‘Fight’, ‘Knockout’, or ‘Submission’.
• UFC Parlays: Combine multiple selections in a single wager. This is a great way to combine prop bets and get the most out of online betting in the UFC.

UFC Betting Moneylines

UFC and MMA online betting is dominated by moneyline wagers, which enable you to back the winner of a particular fight. This is close to being an even money bet, as while UFC contests can be drawn, this remains a statistically unlikely outcome.

As of March 2023, there have been just 51 drawn UFC fights since the first event in 1993, while it took 10 years for the promotion to produce such an outcome (in a fight between lightweights B.J. Penn and Caol Uno). So, moneyline betting remains an attractive option if you’re knowledgeable and a fan of the UFC.

UFC Prop Bets

At Betiton Canada, we offer a large selection of UFC prop bets, which are focused on several potential fight outcomes. These include the method of victory, time props and round betting in the UFC, while you can also combine multiple wagers of this type in same or multi-fight parlays.

For example, you could construct a prop parlay that backs welterweight Leon Edwards to defeat rival Colby Covington by knockout in the second round, at enhanced odds that reflect the higher level of risk involved. Successful prop betting requires carefully bankroll management and in-depth knowledge of competing fighters.

Betting on UFC Biggest Upcoming Fights in Canada

🥊 ️UFC Fight	🏟️ Place	📅 Dates
UFC 295: Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira	Madison Square Garden, New York, USA	November 11, 2024
UFC 309: John Jones vs. Stipe Miocic	Madison Square Garden, New York, USA	November 17, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo	Galaxy Arena, Macao SAR China	November 23, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen 2	UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA	December 2, 2024
UFC 310: Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov	T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA	December 8, 2024
UFC 310: Cyril Gane vs. Alexander Valkov	T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA	December 8, 2024
UFC 310: Talisson Teixeira vs. Lukasz Brzeski	T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA	December 8, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Ian Machado Garry vs. Joaquin Buckley	Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL United States	December 15, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Davey Grant vs. Ramon Taveras	Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL United States	December 15, 2024
UFC 296: Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington	T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA	December 16, 2024

Who Are the Best UFC Fighters?

When appraising the best fighters, the official UFC rankings offer the most telling insight. Here, you’ll find a list of the promotion’s top-rated pound-for-pound competitors, along with the dominant fighters in each weight class. The P4P rankings are updated after single UFC event, while you’ll currently find three lightweight fighters (Islam Makhachev, Alexander Volkanovski, and Charles Oliveira) in the top six. Makhachev is the number one ranked fighter in the UFC at the time of writing, while heavyweight legend John ‘Bones’ Jones remains number two.

1. Islam Makhachev – Lightweight Division (25-1-0)
2. Jon Jones – Heavyweight Division (27-1-0)
3. Alexander Volkanovski – Lightweight Division (26-3-0)
4. Leon Edwards – Welterweight Division (21-3-0)
5. Alex Pereira – Light-Heavyweight Division (9-2-0)
6. Charles Oliveira – Lightweight Division (34-9-0)
7. Sean O’Malley – Bantamweight Division (17-1-0)
8. Sean Strickland – Middleweight Division (28-5-0)
9. Israel Adesanya – Middleweight Division (24-3-0)
10. Alexandre Pantoja – Flyweight Division (26-5-0)

Live UFC Betting at Betiton Canada

In addition to moneyline and prop wagers, live MMA betting is also incredibly popular in Canada. In fact, if you’re a knowledgeable fan and one who likes to wager on fights as you watch them, in-play betting makes it easier to successfully leverage prop bets and accrue incremental profits.

For example, you can gauge the momentum in fights to determine the most likely method of victory, while more accurately predicting the round in which a bout will end. In-play betting allows you to build more accurate same-fight parlays too, which can unlock higher returns and a more fruitful online UFC betting strategy.

How to Bet on UFC in Canada?

If you want to engage in Canada UFC betting here at Betiton, the good news is that we’ve made this process incredibly straightforward. Here are some simple steps to register for an account and get started.

• Step 1: Start by registering for an account at Betiton Canada. Click through the ‘SIGN UP’ tab in the top left-hand corner of the screen, before confirming your email, username, and secure password.
• Step 2: You’ll then progress to a second screen where you can enter your DOB, address, and name. You’ll also be prompted to enter your phone number and any relevant promo codes that you may have.
• Step 3: If you’ve entered your personal data honestly and accurately, your identity should be verified immediately by the Betiton team. You can then complete your first qualifying deposit (ensuring this meets the T&Cs of any relevant bonus).
• Step 4: You can now start to build your Betiton betslip! Simply follow the steps referenced earlier in the guide to place your wagers, after browsing the available UFC and MMA betting markets online.

Betiton Canada UFC Betting Tips

Whether you engage in UFC or wider MMA betting online, it’s important that you learn how to successfully navigate the available wagering markets. So, we’ve prepared some expert UFC betting tips to help you on your way.

• Bet In-Play for the Most Competitive Odds: While UFC futures and pre-fight odds are generally more competitive than in-play prices, live betting does enable you to create value more effectively. This is especially true if you’re watching fights and monitoring the ebb and flow, while the abundance of props and ability to build parlays here at Betiton Canada can unlock improved returns over time.
• Research Relevant Datasets: Research is key when engaging in any type of sports betting or UFC wagering, but you’ll need to identify the datasets that are most relevant to your wager. If you wanted to bet on the method of victory, for example, you should research historic results while distinguishing between different weight classes. For example, 49.1% of the 816 heavyweight UFC fights have ended in a KO or TKO, while this percentage drops to 23.6% across the 330 flyweight bouts.
• Understand the Impact of Travel and Training: Travel is known to wreak havoc on a UFC fighter’s preparation for a bout, as is substantial weight cutting (former light-heavyweight Daniel Cormier would often have to cut 40lbs during his training camps). So, contenders who have to travel large distances, compete in high altitude or cut large amounts of weight in a short period of time may have a disadvantage, and one that can create real-time value in odds.

Betiton Canada UFC Betting Offer

If you’re interested in UFC betting online and choose to register for a Betiton account, you can also qualify for a $10 free bet. To receive this, simply complete a first deposit of $10 or more and wager $15 at odds of 2.00, while noting that transactions processed using PayPal, Neteller, Paysafe, Skrill or Skril 1-Tap won’t be eligible to trigger the bonus. The free bet must be wagered at odds of 1.80 or higher and placed within 14 days of it being added to your account.

Other Sports Categories Available at Betiton Canada

While UFC online betting is hugely popular in Canada, it’s not the only sport available at Betiton. We also offer extensive coverage of basketball betting markets, which dominated the newly regulated Ontario vertical in 2023.

Soccer bets have also become increasingly popular since the formation of the Canadian Premier League in 2019. We also offer a huge selection of NFL betting markets, while widely covering sports such as tennis, boxing, golf and baseball.

Other Sports Competitions You Can Bet on

Unsurprisingly, FIFA World Cup betting dominates the global sports wagering market, with around $35 billion wagered on the 2022 tournament in Qatar. This activity is closely followed by Super Bowl betting, which is especially popular in Canada and the US and topped $7 billion in 2020 alone.

Canadian and English Premier League punts are also incredibly popular here at Betiton Canada, while soccer wagering is also driven by a large volume of UEFA Champions League bets. We also offer a broad range of UEFA European Championship wagers online, with the next iteration of this competition scheduled for 2024.

Responsible Gambling

As the best UFC betting site, we take responsible gambling very seriously here at Betiton Canada. This is why we’ve created a huge range of responsible gambling tools, including customisable deposit limits, reality checks and even self-exclusion measures (which prevent you from accessing your account and receiving promotional messages for anywhere between six months and five years).

We’re also proud to be partnered with a number of active gambling charities and support groups, including BeGambleAware and GamCare. Both of these entities are able to offer practical help and guidance to those who have developed compulsive gambling behaviors.

Frequently Asked Questions about UFC Betting