Home > MMA Lines > MMA Articles > Betting Odds

MMA Betting is becoming a top choice for sports bettors and BookMaker Sportsbook has some of the best online betting odds for MMA bets on such events UFC, Strikeforce, KOTC, Bellator Championships, WEC Cagefighting and many more MMA fighting organizations. Find betting odds and props for UFC live events, live lines and money lines for all MMA bets.

Since the first days of our civilization, people have been thrilled by the excitement of betting on combats and sporting contests. Any situation in a fight seems all the more exciting when there's money on the line. Today is no different, as a growing number of people are betting on mixed martial arts events, the modern version of those ancient combats.

When it comes to mixed martial arts betting and UFC betting, Bookmaker is the first online sportsbook to come out with extreme fighting betting odds. We also have the most favorable odds for the UFC on money line bets.

Mixed Martial Arts Fighting Styles

Boxing

The art of fighting with the fists, usually wearing some kind o padded glove. Boxers rely mostly on the power and speed of there fists, since they are not allowed to use their legs for attacking. Nonetheless, proper feet positioning and maneuvering is vital for a successful boxer.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Carlos Gracie, in the 1920's, opened a Jiu-Jitsu academy in Rio de Janeiro where he taught the skills he learned with Japanese Judo master Esai Maeda. Gracie modified these skills to use less strenght and to be more effective when fighting bigger opponents. The popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu spread after Gracie and his students started dominating the extreme fighting world with their technique.

Greco-Roman Wrestling

Possibly the worlds oldest sport. Contestants struggle hand to hand attempting to throw or take down their opponent without striking blows.

Jiu Jitsu

Ancient Japanese martial art that encompasses throwing, joint locks, striking, and weapons training.

Judo

Sportive Japanese martial art founded in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Derived from Jujutsu, Judo is now an Olympic sport that emphasizes throws. Striking is not allowed in competition Judo.

Karate

Name used to identify many Japanese and Okinawan martial arts. Some of the popular styles of Karate are Kyokushinkai, Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, Shorin-Ryu, and Kenpo which was the first "Americanized" version of Karate.

Kickboxing

Martial art combining boxing punches and martial arts kicking. Many different styles with different rules exist such as Muay Thai, Full Contact Karate, and Asian Rules Fighting.

Kung Fu

Also referred to as Gung Fu, Chinese Boxing, and Wu Shu. There are hundreds of Kung Fu fighting styles. Many inspired by the movements of animals. Some well known styles of Kung Fu are Wing Chun, Praying Mantis, Pau Kua, Tai-Chi-Ch'uan, and Shuai Chiao.

Tae Kwon Do

One of the most practiced martial arts in the world, Tae Kwon Do is a Korean fighting style, famous for its fast and powerful kicking techniques.

BookMaker Sportsbook is Where the Line Originates for Mixed Martial Arts Fighting betting odds. Bet on MMA fights, plus even more martial arts and boxing betting lines.

Log into BookMaker Sportsbook and get betting odds for Mixed Martial Arts fighting and information about this and all other sporting events!