UFC, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is a US MMA events promotion based in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC was founded in 1993 and has grown into the largest MMA event globally. UFC features the best of the crop of mixed martial arts fighters. It consists of twelve weight divisions for men which range from heavyweight, light heavyweight, middleweight, welterweight to flyweight which is the lightest. The women’s division has four weight divisions- Bantamweight, featherweight, flyweight and strawweight.
Since its inception in 1993 to 2018 the UFC had held over 400 events. The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to grow in popularity and financially. It has become a multiple billion-dollar business which continues to pull in the best MMA fighters, fans and sports betting fans. Betting on UFC is as big as the event itself. You may find wagers being placed on fights that are still a year away or on ones that have not been confirmed yet.
We have listed a number of top NZ UFC betting sites for all Kiwi MMA fans.
Best UFC NZ Sportsbooks
NZ$50 Bonus | 180+ Sports | 98% Payout | LeoVegas | |
NZ$200 Bonus | 1000+ Sports | 96% Payout | Spin Sports Review | |
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NZD$50 Bonus | 1000+ Sports | 97% Payout | 10 Bet | |
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NZ$50 Bonus | 170+ Sports | 98% Payout | Intertops Sportsbook | |
NZ$50 Bonus | 500+ Sports | 98% Payout | William Hill | |
NZD$100 Bonus | 1000+ Sports | 97% Payout | Karamba | |
NZD$100 Bonus | 700+ Sports | 97% Payout | Royal Panda |
Betting Tips for UFC NZ
Betting on the UFC can be hugely lucrative. The sport makes more money on betting than boxing which is a lot. Get your share of the money pool by betting the following easy bets on UFC. The most common bet market in UFC is the moneyline or overall fight winner. This is an exciting bet market because there are many upsets that have occurred in some sure bet fights. The prop bet market is the most diverse in UFC. Below is a list of the most popular prop bets in UFC;
- Kiwi punters can bet on how a match will end in a “Method of victory” bet. There are four ways matches can end in UFC, therefore there a three Method of Victory bets punters can wager
- Decision – Via a point system adjudicated by three judges
- Forfeit – A fighter pulls out of the fight and forfeits before it begins
- Knockout (KO) – this is when a fight temporarily loses consciousness and is unfit to proceed with the fight
- Submission – when a fight is locked into a hold they cannot escape from for a while.
- Fight Duration bet – punters wager on how long the UFC bout will last.
- Round Betting – this is a more complex moneyline bet. Not only are punters betting on who will win but also in what round the fighter will win.
- Parlay Bets- wagering multiple bets on unique fights which will only payout if all the bets are correct
What to Know When Betting on UFC
Mixed martial arts are a bloody sport that may be seen as savage. However, UFC has bridged the gap between the few who enjoy predominantly violent sport and the mainstream. UFC showcases the art smooth technique, discipline and sportsmanship in mixed martial arts. The time and gruelling effort the fighters expend in becoming expert fighters is admirable indeed. It is also imperative to helping them perform well at levels like UFC.
UFC 2019 Schedule
UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje | Mar 30, 2019 | Wells Fargo Centre | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade | May 11, 2019 | Jeunesse Arena | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade | May 11, 2019 | Jeunesse Arena | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee | May 18, 2019 | Blue Cross Arena | Rochester, New York, U.S. |
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith | Jun 1, 2019 | Ericsson Globe | Stockholm, Sweden |
UFC 238 | Jun 8, 2019 | United Centre | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
UFC on ESPN+ 11 | Jun 22, 2019 | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Greenville, South Carolina, U.S. |
UFC on ESPN 4 | Jun 29, 2019 | Target Centre | Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
UFC 239 | July 6, 2019 | T-Mobile Arena | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |