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Competitive martial arts, especially MMA, are highly popular all around the world, particularly in the USA. Some have become popular here in Zambia, too, including boxing, MMA, taekwondo, and wrestling. This growing interest in combat sports has meant that they have garnered more attention at online sportsbooks, opening them up to a whole new audience.
If you’re new to online gambling but are interested in UFC betting in Zambia or in wagering on any other combat sport, this article is for you. On this page, we’ll tell you all you need to know about live Martial Arts betting, including descriptions of the most popular markets and some top tips for beginners.
There are many different martial arts opportunities for enthusiasts, including everything from boxing and wrestling to kung fu and karate. Some of these sports have betting markets that are specific to them, but they also have many in common. Below, we’ve summarized some of the most popular markets in MMA betting in Zambia:
Match winner — popular thanks to its straightforward nature, this particular type of wager can be found across loads of sporting categories and involves betting on who you think will win
Over/unders — these bets involve predicting whether the total number of points scored in a match will be over or under a set amount
Round betting — bettors must predict in which round their chosen fighter will win the match
Prop bets — these are wagers that predict whether or not a particular event will take place during a match or round (e.g., will there be a takedown or knockout attempt?)
There are a number of benefits to betting on martial events live rather than simply placing pre-match wagers. Live UFC odds are impacted by a number of factors, including in-game development and shifting bet volumes, and so are in a constant state of fluctuation. If you learn to make the most of this, you can mitigate any risks and instead take advantage of value bets. At many sportsbooks, you can also use live betting to your advantage by cashing out early to avoid a loss.
To bet on MMA effectively, there are several steps you can take to ensure your wagers are strategically sound. While this won’t guarantee you win your bets, it will greatly improve your chances of doing so. Below, we’ve summed up some of the best tips to help you level up your wagering game:
Pre-match research — the more you know about your chosen sport, the more accurate your predictions are likely to be, so pay close attention to rankings, fighting styles, and matchup history
Learn to recognize momentum shifts — watch and pay close attention to the way fights unfold, learning to recognize and predict shifts in momentum so you can capitalize on fluctuating odds during live play
Focus on familiar fighters — until you’ve honed your betting strategy and feel really confident, start by betting on high-profile UFC names and hold off on lesser-known fighters
Analyze statistics and match trends — by approaching this data analytically; you can learn to spot patterns in matches, which will allow you to predict outcomes with greater accuracy
You can take part in UFC live betting and other MMA wagering at several sportsbooks in Zambia, including right here at Paripesa.
Technically, it is possible to make money from sports betting, but it can be difficult to do so consistently since there is no way to guarantee a 100%-win rate.
Some of the biggest events to be aware of are the UFC, the Karate World Championships, the PFL, and the ONE Championship.