Analysis techniques for MMA betting

Postado por Maurício Oliveira, em 24/12 - Atualizado há 1 mês

Just starting out in the world of MMA betting and don’t know how to choose your fighter Below, we’ll list the criteria we use and which have shown excellent results!

Remember: MMA is an extremely unpredictable sport. Sometimes a fight seems decided, but a kick, a punch or even an injury can completely change the picture. That said, check out our tips for improving your MMA sports betting.

General Skills

In MMA, it’s complicated to place bets with confidence on one-dimensional fighters – those who master only jiu-jitsu or only boxing/muay thai.

Many times, a fighter who is average in all areas, but who knows how and when to apply each technique, offers much more security for your bets.

Height and Thrust

In MMA, within each weight class, an athlete with a good height and wingspan advantage generally presents better betting opportunities.

Want an example? When a very tall fighter is taken down by a shorter opponent, on the ground, the smaller fighter may face difficulties mounting or passing the guard due to the length of the opponent’s limbs.

And how does this help your betting? In situations like this, the taller athlete is likely to have greater resistance to submissions, which can be a decisive factor in your analysis.

And how does this help your bets?

“And fought with whom?”

In the world of MMA, analyzing a fighter’s record is essential, especially since many build up impressive numbers in questionable ways. Sometimes you see an athlete with a 10-0 record, full of knockouts and first-round finishes, and you think: “Wow, this guy is a killer!”

But calm down, that’s not always the case. When you investigate, you may discover that the opponents were semi-retired athletes, novices in their first fights or opponents strategically chosen to favor the fighter.

For example, if the athlete with the perfect record is a striker, his manager may avoid matching fights against grapplers to minimize the risk of falls.

For this reason, analyzing the quality of the opponents faced is a critical factor and deserves extra attention when placing your bets on MMA.

ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES FOR MMA BETS

Experience

In MMA, experience is not necessarily linked to age, but rather to the quantity and quality of fights the athlete has already faced, including his record on the amateur circuit. When placing bets, it is more reliable to choose an athlete with a 15-4 record than one with a 4-0 record, as the former has more experience and has generally faced more varied opponents.

Another important point is to observe the fighter’s evolution. For example, an athlete specializing in striking who is investing in jiu-jitsu or wrestling training tends to become more complete, which increases his chances of success and the safety of his bets.

An athlete with a 4-0 record tends to have a more complete record.

See and hear opinions from other bettors

In the world of MMA betting, taking advantage of the experience of other bettors can make all the difference. There is a plethora of analysis and predictions available on specialized websites and YouTube. Although you shouldn’t follow these opinions blindly, listening to different perspectives can enrich your own judgment.

This content often contains crucial information, such as changes in weight category, histories of previous matches between athletes and other details that can influence your bets. The better informed you are, the better your chances of making strategic choices.

The better informed you are, the better your chances of making strategic choices.

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Age

It may seem a little controversial, but fighters aged 38 or over often trigger an alert in MMA betting analysis. This doesn’t mean that you should automatically bet against them, but it is a factor that deserves attention.

In many cases, age can influence performance, especially in aspects such as endurance and speed. So this information can be useful in deciding whether it’s worth investing in this fight or simply avoiding it. Which brings us to the next point.

Don’t bet on every fight of the event

It’s tempting to try to bet on all the fights in an event, but this is an extremely risky strategy and rarely works in practice. Betting on a single fight already requires detailed analysis and planning; now imagine the challenge of getting 12, 13 or even 14 fights right on the same day!

Remember: the focus should be on the quality of your bets, not the quantity. Carefully choosing the fights you bet on increases your chances of success and reduces unnecessary risks.

Make sure you choose the right fights.

Notes

If you think of betting on MMA as something long-term, taking notes while watching the fights can be a differentiator. Observe and record everything: who has knockout power, who has trouble with takedowns, who is good at defending takedowns or even who no longer has a good resistance to blows (“no chin anymore”).

Every piece of information is valuable and, over time, these notes become a solid basis for analyzing future events and improving your bets. Believe me, the habit of documenting these details can be what differentiates a casual bettor from a really strategic one.

All information is valuable and over time these notes become a solid basis for analyzing future events and improving your bets.

Conclusion

By applying these strategies to your MMA betting, you’ll be building a solid foundation for making more precise and strategic decisions. Remember that MMA is unpredictable, and that each fight offers new opportunities and challenges.

Don’t get carried away with the excitement of getting all the bets right, but focus on making well-analyzed choices, taking into account factors such as experience, skills, and even the age of the fighters.

With patience, observation and continuous learning, your bets tend to become more accurate, and you’ll be increasingly prepared to excel in this world. Good luck and good predictions!

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