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Thursday, Nov 07, 2019

4 Tips For Betting on MMA and Boxing Fights

Fights have always been one of the main betting categories, and they attract people for a wide variety of reasons. For one, they are fairly easy to predict because there are much less factors to consider. It’s two fighters going against each other, and you don’t really have to worry about things like team injuries, friction between players, coaching, etc.

It’s also a sport that offers very clear-cut betting options, which is great for people who might be intimidated by other forms of sports betting. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s always easy. Here are some important tips for people betting on MMA and boxing fights.

Actually Know the Sport

This is the first and most important thing. You have to first realize that fighting is an actual sport, and learn as much as you can about it before you even start predicting and betting on fights.

I would even suggest that you try MMA or boxing yourself so you can learn what makes a fighter great. Learn the different techniques and styles, and you’ll be able to understand fighters better and what makes one better than the other.

Styles Make Fights

One saying that we often hear in boxing is “styles make fights”, and that’s entirely true. Too many make the mistake of looking at a fighter’s record and using what is referred to as triangle theory.

Under triangle theory, if fighter A beats fighter B, and fighter C beat fighter A, then that must mean that fighter C is better than fighter B. But there are so many factors that can benefit a certain fighter that will be irrelevant to another.

For instance, a fighter with great power might be able to beat an opponent, but fail to even connect with a fighter with better defense who may be seen as inferior to the opponent that they just defeated. You’ll have to learn how to gauge things such as speed, reflexes, defense, footwork, resistance and power if you really want to learn how to rate fighters and how they could fair up against a given opponent.

Go for the Upset, Sometimes

There’s no secret that the big money in fight betting is when the underdog wins. But you have to be able to spot good upset probabilities. Things that can influence upsets include fight location, training footage, age differences, personal issues, etc. You can also look for things like physical mismatches as well, like gaps in stamina for instance.

Take Advantage of Free Deals

If you’re new to the game, we also suggest you try online sites and take advantage of the great deals they have to offer. Sites like Unibet for instance are now running a promotion where they’re offering 2 X $10 bets for new members and a $250 risk free bet. This is a great way to test the waters and get a chance to make your first win without risking your money.

Conclusion

Fight betting can be loads of fun and a great way to make a few bucks. However, you have to make sure that you understand the sport you’re going to bet on first and foremost, and ease your way into it.

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posted by FCF Staff @ 11:56 am
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