UFC & MMA Betting Odds

The UFC attracts millions of viewers annually, with people drawn to PPV Championship bouts and regular Fight Nights for the world's best fighting action.  

Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria, and Valentina Shevchenko have recently dominated the MMA landscape with seriously impressive wins in championship fights.  

At Betano, you can place pre-fight wagers and live bets on every MMA fight on the calendar. We offer brilliant UFC odds that cover all bases, giving you plenty of options as you back your favourite fighters.  

Read on to learn how to bet on the UFC/MMA at Betano and discover the best fighters you can back ahead of their upcoming bouts.

The UFC is extremely popular among UK betting enthusiasts, with many betting options and markets. At Betano, you can place the following wagers on the most significant bouts on the calendar:

• To win: Engage in the strategic thrill of UFC betting by selecting a fighter to win. Remember, the key is to focus on the headline fight and explore the undercard for potential value, as many fights are scheduled for each UFC event.
• Round betting: A popular option is round betting if you don’t favour one UFC fighter over another. You can bet on the total number of rounds in a fight, over or under a specific number (usually 2.50 or 3.50 for five-round fights).
• Method of victory: This unique betting option allows you to add depth to your UFC wager by predicting a specific fighter's method to win. You can back your favourite to win by knockout, TKO, submission, or decision, adding excitement to your betting experience.

Betano offers markets on all significant UFC championship bouts and UFC Fight Nights. You can pick your winners and place pre-fight or in-play wagers on all MMA fights throughout the year.

To bet on the UFC, you must create an account at Betano. Visit our sportsbook homepage and click the white “Sign Up” button in the top-right corner of the screen. When prompted, complete the registration steps by providing your name, address, and date of birth. You will also be asked to verify your phone number.

You can deposit funds to place your MMA wagers with your account live. We process all deposits instantly and without fees, so you can get started with UFC betting at Betano without delay.

You’re now ready to place your bets. But before diving in, please research the fighters you plan on backing. You should check their head-to-head records, recent form, and how they typically win their fights. Arming yourself with statistics by doing research will help you select winners.

You can then browse our UFC and MMA betting options to place your wagers. It’s entirely up to you how much you stake, but please always gamble responsibly. You can visit our Safer Gambling Portal to learn about setting deposit and time limits and about responsible gambling at Betano.

You can bet on all UFC championship fights and Fight Nights at Betano. We offer betting options, pre-match, and in-play markets for all UFC fights and other MMA bouts. 

UFC PPV fights typically feature the highest-profile fighters in the world and attract the widest audience. For instance, these fights are numbered and promoted as UFC 222 or UFC 223. They run in chronological order and are easy to track. 

Fight Nights, however, features lesser-known fighters, often those climbing the ranks. These events are broadcast on satellite TV rather than PPV services and are arranged by UFC promoters every month. 

You will find markets for Fight Nights and PPV bouts at Betano so that you don’t have to miss out on any action, no matter the fight in question.

Now that you know how to bet on MMA at Betano, let’s investigate the best current MMA fighters according to the UFC’s athlete rankings:

Men’s Pound-for-Pound Top Rank: Islam Makhachev 

Pound-for-pound number one and two-division champion, Islam Makhachev, extended his dominance with a unanimous decision win over Jack Della Maddalena to claim welterweight gold at UFC 322.  

His relentless grappling, control and record-equalling 16-fight win streak underline why he remains the UFC’s most complete and consistent elite performer. At the time of writing, Makhachev is the only fighter in UFC history to have won five title fights.  

Women’s Pound-for-Pound Top Rank: Valentina Shevchenko 

A long-reigning flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko reinforced her legacy with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Zhang Weili at UFC 322.  

She’s currently on a three-fight winning streak and has recovered from her surprising defeat against Alexa Grasso at UFC 285. Many thought it might be the end for Shevchenko, but like a true champion, she’s returned to the top and cemented her place as one of the greatest female MMA fighters of all time. 

Men’s Lightweight Champion: Ilia Topuria 

Unbeaten and explosive, Ilia Topuria captured the vacant lightweight title by knocking out Charles Oliveira in the first round at UFC 317 in Las Vegas in June 2025. It was his 17th professional win and his seventh triumph by knockout.  

With a perfect record and high finishing rate, his power and precision make him one of the UFC’s most dangerous and highly ranked pound-for-pound stars. 

Men’s Middleweight Champion: Khamzat Chimaev 

Another undefeated force and currently the third-best-ranked male pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC, Khamzat Chimaev won the middleweight championship title by defeating Dricus du Plessis by unanimous decision at UFC 319 in Chicago in August 2025. 

Known for overwhelming grappling and aggressive striking, his rapid victories and control-heavy performances cement his place among the UFC’s elite contenders. 

Women’s Strawweight Champion: Mackenzie Dern 

Mackenzie Dern is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner who has shown what she is capable of in the Octagon recently. 

The Arizona native truly announced herself as a top UFC competitor by defeating Virna Jandiroba by unanimous decision at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi in October 2025. She secured her first UFC title – the vacant women’s strawweight championship – and fulfilled her potential after several Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night Awards in previous outings.