Upcoming UFC Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday 17th of May 2025 | UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales |
| Saturday 31st of May 2025 | UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber |
| Saturday 7th of June 2025 | UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 |
| Saturday 14th of June 2025 | UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley |
| Saturday 21st of June 2025 | UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. |
| Saturday 28th of June 2025 | UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira |
| Saturday 19th of July 2025 | UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3 |
| Saturday 26th of July 2025 | UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder |
| Saturday 16th of August 2025 | UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev |
| Saturday 13th of September 2025 | UFC 320: Noche UFC |
UFC Fight Odds
| Fighter | Win | Spread | Total | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tecia Pennington | -340 | -3.5 (+105) | May 17 - 16:15 | |
| Luana Pinheiro | +270 | +3.5 (-135) | ||
| Hyun Sung Park | -180 | -3.5 (+115) | May 17 - 16:45 | |
| Carlos Hernandez | +155 | +3.5 (-150) | ||
| Denise Gomes | -650 | -3.5 (-200) | May 17 - 17:15 | |
| Elise Reed | +450 | +3.5 (+150) | ||
| Luana Santos | -168 | -3.5 (+145) | May 17 - 17:45 | |
| Tainara Lisboa | +142 | +3.5 (-190) | ||
| Connor Matthews | +375 | +3.5 (+150) | May 17 - 18:15 | |
| Yadier Delvalle | -525 | -3.5 (-200) | ||
| Thiago Moises | +107 | +3.5 (-240) | May 17 - 18:45 | |
| Jared Gordon | -128 | -3.5 (+180) | ||
| Gabriel Green | +190 | +3.5 (+115) | May 17 - 19:15 | |
| Matheus Camilo | -230 | -3.5 (-150) | ||
| Julian Erosa | +150 | +3.5 (-110) | May 17 - 19:45 | |
| Melquizael Costa | -175 | -3.5 (-120) | ||
| Dustin Stoltzfus | +255 | +3.5 (+180) | May 17 - 20:15 | |
| Nursultan Ruziboev | -310 | -3.5 (-240) | ||
| Sodiq Yusuff | +112 | +3.5 (-190) | May 17 - 20:45 | |
| Mairon Santos | -133 | -3.5 (+145) | ||
| Paul Craig | +400 | +3.5 (+250) | May 17 - 21:15 | |
| Rodolfo Bellato | -575 | -3.5 (-350) | ||
| Gilbert Burns | +550 | +5.5 (+255) | May 17 - 21:45 | |
| Michael Morales | -850 | -5.5 (-360) | ||
| Billy Goff | -168 | May 31 - 18:00 | ||
| Seok Hyun Ko | +142 | |||
| Jeremiah Wells | +117 | May 31 - 18:00 | ||
| Andreas Gustafsson Berg | -138 | |||
| Ketlen Vieira | -122 | May 31 - 18:00 | ||
| Macy Chiasson | +102 | |||
| Marquel Mederos | +147 | May 31 - 18:00 | ||
| Bolaji Oki | -172 | |||
| Rayanne Dos Santos | -290 | May 31 - 18:00 | ||
| Alice Ardelean | +240 | |||
| Kurt Holobaugh | +135 | May 31 - 18:40 | ||
| Jordan Leavitt | -160 | |||
| Ramiz Brahimaj | +345 | May 31 - 19:00 | ||
| Oban Elliott | -470 | |||
| Zachary Reese | -280 | May 31 - 21:00 | ||
| Dusko Todorovic | +230 | |||
| Dustin Jacoby | -145 | May 31 - 21:20 | ||
| Bruno Lopes | +125 | |||
| Mateusz Gamrot | -142 | May 31 - 22:00 | ||
| Ludovit Klein | +122 | |||
| Erin Blanchfield | -172 | May 31 - 22:20 | ||
| Maycee Barber | +147 | |||
| Ariane Lipski | +265 | Jun 7 - 18:40 | ||
| Cong Wang | -330 | |||
| Vicente Luque | +147 | Jun 7 - 22:00 | ||
| Kevin Holland | -172 | |||
| Marlon Vera | +240 | Jun 7 - 22:20 | ||
| Mario Bautista | -290 | |||
| Julianna Pena | +430 | Jun 7 - 23:00 | ||
| Kayla Harrison | -625 | |||
| Merab Dvalishvili | -290 | Jun 7 - 23:30 | ||
| Sean O'Malley | +240 | |||
| Ilia Topuria | -390 | Jun 28 - 23:30 | ||
| Charles Oliveira | +295 | |||
| Max Holloway | -103 | Jul 19 - 23:00 | ||
| Dustin Poirier | -117 | |||
| Robert Whittaker | -170 | Jul 26 - 15:30 | ||
| Reinier de Ridder | +145 | |||
| Dricus Du Plessis | +155 | Aug 16 - 23:30 | ||
| Khamzat Chimaev | -180 | |||
| Tom Aspinall | -115 | Dec 30 - 0:00 | ||
| Jon Jones | -105 |
To learn more about betting on the UFC, check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at the bottom of this page.
History of the UFC
The UFC’s journey from a niche spectacle to a global sports powerhouse is a testament to its adaptability, strategic leadership, and the universal appeal of mixed martial arts.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was founded in 1993 by Art Davie, Rorion Gracie, and Robert Meyrowitz. The first event, UFC 1, took place on November 12, 1993, in Denver, Colorado.
The idea was to pit fighters of different disciplines against each other to determine the most effective martial art. Early UFC events had minimal rules and no weight classes, aiming to simulate real fights as closely as possible.
Dana White
Dana White became president of the UFC in 2001 after the company was purchased by his friends, Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta, for $2 million. Under White’s leadership, the UFC transformed from a nearly bankrupt organization into a multi-billion dollar enterprise. White’s vision and business acumen were crucial in negotiating television deals, expanding the brand globally, and implementing more stringent regulations to legitimize the sport.
Growth of the UFC
- Television Deals: In 2005, the reality TV series “The Ultimate Fighter” premiered on Spike TV, significantly boosting the UFC’s popularity and viewership.
- Mainstream Acceptance: UFC 100 in 2009 set a pay-per-view record with 1.6 million buys. By 2016, UFC 205 marked the promotion’s debut at Madison Square Garden, breaking the gate record for the arena with $17.7 million in ticket sales.
- Acquisition: In 2016, UFC was sold to Endeavor (formerly WME-IMG) for approximately $4 billion, reflecting its massive growth and mainstream acceptance. In September 2023 the WWE and UFC officially merged in $21.4-billion deal
Notable Champions
- Anderson Silva: Middleweight Champion from 2006 to 2013, Silva holds the record for the longest title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days.
- Georges St-Pierre: A two-division champion (Welterweight and Middleweight), GSP is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time with a professional record of 26 wins and 2 losses.
- Jon Jones: Dominated the Light Heavyweight division with a record 14 title defenses, known for his versatility and unorthodox fighting style.
- Ronda Rousey: The first female champion in UFC history, Rousey brought significant attention to women’s MMA, defending her Bantamweight title six times.
- Conor McGregor: Irish fighter and darling of the media Conor McGregor became the first fighter to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously (Featherweight and Lightweight).
Stats and Milestones
- Events: Over 600 events held worldwide as of 2025.
- Global Reach: UFC broadcasts reach over 150 countries in more than 25 languages.
- Pay-Per-View: UFC events regularly achieve over 1 million buys, with UFC 229 (Khabib vs. McGregor) setting a record with 2.4 million buys.
UFC / MMA Betting Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Moneyline in UFC betting?
This is the most straightforward UFC bet available and simply involves selecting which fighter you think will win any specific bout. This is refered to as the Moneyline or sometimes the Win line.
Are there any other types of UFC bets?
Yes, there are a number of other UFC bet options available besides predicting the winner in most fights, including Method of Victory, Round Betting, Total Rounds, Round Groups betting, when will the fight end and sometimes other UFC proposition bets (‘prop bets’ for short), which cover bets beyond these popular ones, particularly the more high-profile fights.
We will explain all these diffferent types of UFC bets in more detail further below.
What is 'Method Of Victory' betting in UFC?
With UFC betting you can also wager on ‘Method of Victory’ market, e.g. for a fighter to win by KO, TKO or Disqualification; to win by Decision or Technical Decision, to win by Submission or for the fight to end in a Draw or Technical Draw. This is often a good way of getting bigger odds on a hot favourite.
What is Round betting in UFC?
There is also the option of ‘Round Betting’, where you would wager on a fighter to win on points, or to select the round in which they will win (Round1, Round 2, etc), or for the fight to end in a Draw.
What is 'Total Rounds' (Over/Under) betting?
Total Rounds betting is a simple two-way Over/Under market where you are betting how many rounds the bout will go, irrespective of the winner, e.g. Over 3.5/Under 3.5.
What is 'Round Group' betting?
Round Group betting gives the bettor the chance to back a fighter to win across a specified number of rounds, e.g. to win in Round 1-2, or to win in Round 3-4, or a Draw.
Can I bet on when a UFC fight will end?
Yes, another popular UFC betting market is 'When will the fight end?'. Will the bout go the full distance, will either fighter win on Points, either in Round 1, either in Round 2, etc.
What are some tips & advice for betting on UFC?
When it comes to choosing where to put your hard-earned dollars when betting on UFC, there are a number of important factors to take into account.
As in all sports, a fighter’s recent momentum is a big issue. If a fighter has won his last eight fights with six 1st round KOs, he/she is clearly in dominant form. If their opponent has lost four of their last five fights by KO, that should signal some alarm bells.
It’s also important to know who those fights have been against. Is it a case of a fighter having a winning record against lower caliber opponents? Have the losses all been against elite fighters? It's also worthwhile checking to see how the fighting styles match-up. For example, if a fighter is a KO specialist but a poor grappler, that could prove costly against someone with a strong defense who is a submission expert.
make sure to consult historical UFC fight statistics and fighter data to understand fighter weaknesses and strengths.
Is a fighter's age a big factor in UFC betting?
Age can also be a big factor when it comes to betting on the UFC, with some fighters in the twilight of their careers often vulnerable against those in their prime. Physical attributes such as height, weight and reach should also be taken into account.