Martial Arts- Blood on the canvas can mean money in the bank

When at Betsson we talk about betting on Martial Arts, we normally mean Mixed Martial Arts (also known as MMA) rather than the more traditional types of martial arts like Karate, Judo or Taekwondo. But one of the fascinating aspects of MMA is that in addition to the three sports just mentioned, there are also influences from the likes of boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, Taekwondo and Sanshou.
MMA is one of the most dangerous sports in the world with professional athletes suffering three times more injuries on average than those taking part in taekwondo and twice as many as professional boxers.
But maybe that also explains some of its appeal and why it’s become one of the fastest growing sports on the planet: the real danger element. Another interesting characteristic is that unlike say boxing, MMA fighters very often have completely different techniques depending on which of the traditional martial arts they’re most experienced in and where their physical strengths lie.
Another reasons for the sport’s popularity has been the work done by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) since 1993 which has seen the promotion company organize events worldwide divided into ten different weight divisions. Just about every big MMA star is contracted to them including Conor McGregor, Anderson Silva, Michael Bisping, Brock Lesnar and of course one of the most successful female UFC fighters, Ronda Rousey. And the final big reason for the huge interest in MMA was it being shown by Fox Sports since 2011 rather than lesser-known pay-per-view TV channels.
And it’s the unpredictability of MMA that makes it so appealing to bet on. A fighter only needs to deliver one big blow or knockout move to win the fight. For most fights Betsson offers the winner market plus how many rounds it will last though for some of the biggest bouts there will be additional markets.