MMA is probably one of the most interesting sports out there. Football can get pretty rough, so can handball, but nothing comes as close to the extremity and adrenaline that MMA supplies.
If you are new to the MMA scene and want to start betting on matches you might want to just stop up for a minute and familiarize yourself with what you should keep an eye out for to make a well-considered and sensible bet.
Longevity is Reliable
As with anything, it is much easier to make predictions about something or someone with a long track record to analyze. This is an important lesson to keep in mind.
You might be very fascinated about a new MMA fighter who has had a stunning debut. But that is hardly evidence that the person will continue to perform admirably and to the same levels. On such a fighter it might not be wise to bet a large sum of money. It can always go one way or the other.
More seasoned fighters who has had a chance to stand toe to toe with many different opponents can be better evaluated in different fights. Does A tend to beat B more often or is it an equal fight? With such knowledge, making a sensible bet is much more feasible.
Keep Track of Seasonal Performances
Every year is different for every fighter. Sometimes they have a great year with high win percentage and sometimes it is mediocre. This goes for even legendary fighters. It is very important that you quickly establish whether a fighter is headed for a good or bad year.
Take this is an example. A fighter has recently had three excellent years with plenty of wins. Now entering the fourth year the first few matches have gone poorly. Now, over all it still seems like the fighter is a reliable candidate to bet on because of the three previous years. But the fourth one suggests a negative turn. This is a case where you have to be very critical with the statistics you are relying on. Good performances in the past are not always a guarantee for great performance. Adapt your predictions as new info and knowledge becomes available to you.
Build Profiles
After some time, you will no doubt have established a roster of fighters that have kept your interest for various reasons. Here, it is important that you start building profiles for each of them. You should note down matches won and lost when and against whom. You should note down the different strategies they use in different situations and how frequently they do so.
A profile like this allows you to make predictions in the most accurate manner possible. With a profile you can know what to expect an MMA fighter to do in different situations against different opponents. Then you can bet on the athlete that according to your analysis and profile will perform the best, theoretically. This will not guarantee a return on your investment, but it will increase the chances.