There is always that one guy in your WhatsApp group who sends UFC betting slips every Saturday night. Half the time you can’t even pronounce the names of the fighters correctly, let alone figure out who’s the favourite. Then, out of nowhere he’ll send a screenshot of a big payout with all those beautiful Rands that he’s won. If you’re a big soccer or rugby fan, MMA can look intimidating at first glance, but fear not! All you need to do is learn how to read a fight and choose one market, and before you know it you’ll feel more comfortable placing MMA bets on YesPlay.

MMA on YesPlay

On YesPlay, you’ll find MMA listed in the Sports section with other sports. Open the MMA section to find a list of fights coming up in big leagues like UFC and PFL. You can also find events closer to home like EFC. You’ll see fighters and odds all on one page. You’ll usually find the main betting options next to each fight, like who will win, how many rounds the fight will last, and how the fight will end. For example, by decision or knockout. Bets have fixed odds and are paid out based on the official result. Everything is shown in Rands.

Three Fight Steps

Think of MMA betting as a 3-step process:

  • Look at the matchup and ask yourself questions like: who’s a better grappler? who runs out of gas quicker? Has one fighter taken too much damage lately?
  • Pick a market that fits your theory.
  • Decide how much you’re willing to bet and how many fights you want to bet on.

When you want to see what’s available, check out b on your phone or computer, pick any match, and click the extra markets link.

Smart Bet Habits

Things change fast in MMA. One wrong move and you might as well rip your ticket up. If you bet R29 on an underdog at 2.63 odds and you win, that’s about R76 back into your pocket. Many punters from South Africa like to bet on MMA alongside soccer and rugby: one big favourite, maybe an underdog from EFC, and that’s it. That’s all there is to it. MMA on YesPlay is just another fun sport that you can bet on with ease.

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