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, Jon Jones 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 covering all bases, giving you many choices 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

At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev was initially meant to face Arman Tsarukyan, but the latter withdrew due to injury. Renato Moicano stepped up and was defeated in round one, as Makhachev secured victory via a brabo choke submission.

He retains his pound-for-pound top rank and is the currently lightweight UFC champion. He’s on a 15-fight win streak and has suffered only one loss in 28 professional bouts, with 13 submission wins and five wins by knockout. Many expect him to rank as the greatest UFC fighter of all time by the end of his career.

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

Current flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko (24-4-1) is the top women’s pound-for-pound fighter in 2025. In 2023, she faced Alexa Grasso twice, losing once and drawing the other, narrowly missing out on the Women’s Flyweight title. In the process.

However, she met Grasso again for a third time in September 2024 at UFC 306. She finally overcame the Mexican fighter, winning by unanimous decision on the night to become a two-time UFC women’s flyweight champion. She also overtook Grasso as the top-ranked pound-for-pound female fighter.

Men’s Heavyweight Champion: Jon Jones

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been on top of the world since his March 2023 victory against Ciryl Gane. He won by submission in round one to cement his place as the heavyweight champion, and his career record of 28 wins from 30 bouts speaks for itself.

A long-awaited title defence against Stipe Miocic came at UFC 309, with Jones winning by technical KO via a stunning spinning back kick. He became the only man to successfully defend his title 12 times and has secured his place as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time.

Women’s Strawweight Champion: Zhang Weili

The women’s world number two is the Chinese fighter Zhang Weili. She has 11 wins by knockout, eight wins by submission, and six decision victories. Still, she was pushed the distance by Yan Xiaonan in April 2024, when she won their strawweight title bout by unanimous decision.

Men’s Featherweight Champion: Ilia Topuria

World number four Ilia Topuria is undefeated in the Octagon, with 16 wins from 16 fights. He has six wins by knockout, eight wins by submission, and nine first-round finishes. He’s super aggressive and extremely dangerous, as shown by his resounding win against Alexander Volkanovski in February 2024, which saw him claim the featherweight crown.

In October 2024, Topuria successfully defended his featherweight crown against Max Holloway at UFC 308. He won the fight by KO in the third round, which was the first time Holloway had lost by this method in his career.

Women’s Bantamweight Champion: Julianna Pena

Julianna Pena displaced Raquel Pennington as the UFC bantamweight champion in 2024. The Spokane native met Pennington at UFC 307 in October 2024, winning the fight by split decision in an extremely tight affair. A rematch is almost certainly on the cards, so keep your eyes peeled for that one.