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Mixed Martial Arts is the fastest growing sport in the world and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the pinnacle.
Boasting some of the most explosive fighters alongside personalities that transcend sport, the UFC has captured the imagination of the hardcore fans and the casual observers alike.
The brainchild of American businessman Dana White, the UFC is one of the most popular sports to bet on in the world - from undercard battles to the biggest title fights, with events held across the globe, including here in Australia.
Looking for the best free UFC betting tips and predictions? Our resident UFC experts have you covered with all the best bets to be backing with their comprehensive analysis and betting previews, which you can find on this page.
Best UFC Bookmakers
One of the fastest growing sports in the world, all leading bookmakers now offer odds on the UFC.
Whether you want to be on a simple outright H2H winner, the method of victory or round betting, the bookies have you covered.
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Our top five recommended bookmakers for UFC betting can be found below.
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Additionally, you can check out our detailed reviews on the best bookmakers in Australia to find out what suits you.
UFC Betting Markets
There's hundreds of betting markets available on the UFC as the sport has swiftly grown in popularity over the last few years.
Whether you want to bet on a simple H2H winner or looking to dive deeper into performance and prop markets, there's lots of variety on offer from the bookies.
Check out the full list of UFC betting markets below.
Main Fight Markets
- Moneyline / H2H Fight Winner – pick the fighter to win outright.
- Method of Victory – select how the fight will end (KO/TKO, submission, decision, or draw).
- Round Betting – predict the exact round in which the fight finishes.
- Round + Method Combo – choose both how and when the fight will end (e.g. KO in Round 2).
- Total Rounds (Over/Under) – wager on whether the fight lasts longer or shorter than a specific round threshold (e.g. Over 1.5 Rounds).
- Fight to Go the Distance – back whether the bout lasts the full scheduled number of rounds.
- Draw / Technical Draw – rare market allowing you to bet on no clear winner after all rounds.
- Decision Type – predict whether a fight that goes the distance ends in a unanimous, split, or majority decision.
Round & Time-Based Markets
- Winning Round Margin – choose the round margin by which a fighter will win (e.g. early finish vs late finish).
- Round Group Betting – predict a range of rounds for the finish (Rounds 1–2, 3–4 etc.).
- Fight to End in Specific Minute – bet on whether a stoppage occurs inside the first minute or a specific time frame.
- Exact Round + Time Combo – precise wagers on both round and minute of stoppage (rarely offered but available in special events).
Performance & Prop Markets
- Total Strikes Landed (Over/Under) – bet on how many total or significant strikes are landed.
- Takedowns (Over/Under) – wager on total takedowns completed by a fighter.
- Total Knockdowns – select how many knockdowns occur in the fight.
- Submission Attempts (Over/Under) – specific prop on how many submission tries a fighter will attempt.
- Performance Props – markets such as “Fighter A to score a Knockdown + Win” or “Win in Rounds 1 or 2.”
- Fight of the Night / Performance of the Night – card-wide markets predicting which fighters earn official UFC bonuses.
- Fastest Finish of the Night – pick which bout ends the quickest on the card.
- Most Takedowns / Most Strikes on Card – bet on which fighter across all bouts lands the most of a given stat.
Special & Novelty Markets
- Exact Finish Type – specify the exact stoppage method (e.g. Rear-Naked Choke, Head Kick, Elbows, Doctor Stoppage).
- Fight to End in a Specific Manner – e.g. “Ends by Cut,” “Ends by Referee Stoppage.”
- Card Totals – total number of fights ending by KO, submission, or decision on an entire event card.
- Same-Fight Multi / Bet Builder – combine markets such as Winner + Method + Total Rounds into a single bet.
- Card-Level Multis – parlay multiple fight outcomes across the event.
- Double Chance Markets – back two possible outcomes for one fighter (e.g. Fighter A to Win by KO or Submission).
- Will There Be a Point Deduction? – predict if any fighter loses a point for fouls.
- To Be Knocked Down / Knocked Out – bet on whether a specific fighter suffers a knockdown or full KO.
- Fight to End in a Controversy (No Contest / DQ) – rare market for disqualification or accidental stoppage outcomes.
Futures & Outright Markets
- Event Champion Futures – choose who will win a title at a future event (e.g. “Next UFC Lightweight Champion”).
- Title Fight Specials – will a title change hands at a designated event or within the year.
- Next Challenger / Next Title Defence – predict which fighter gets or wins the next title shot.
- Season / Year Specials – total number of title changes, Fight of the Night awards, or champion defences within a year.
UFC Schedule
The UFC frequently has events on, with a fight card typically occurring once a week.
For the bigger cards, the UFC gives the event a number.
The numbered UFC events are restricted to PPV but the regular weekly cards are usually broadcast on subscription television services.
You can check out the upcoming UFC fight schedule below. We will update the schedule here when more fights are added for 2026.
| Date | Time (AEST) | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19 | 7:00 AM | UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott | Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB, Canada |
| Apr 26 | 7:00 AM | UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal | Meta APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
| May 2 | 6:00 PM | UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates | RAC Arena, Perth, WA, Australia |
| May 10 | 7:00 AM | UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland | Prudential Center, Newark, NJ |
| May 17 | 8:00 AM | UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa | Meta APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
| May 31 | 6:00 AM | UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo | Galaxy Arena, Cotai, Macau |
| Jun 7 | 7:00 AM | UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim | Meta APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
| Jun 15 | 10:00 AM | UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje | South Lawn of the White House, Washington, DC |
| Jul 12 | 6:00 AM | UFC 329 | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV |
UFC Live Streaming
From 1 January 2026, all “Fight Night” cards and the preliminary fights of major UFC events (numbered cards/PPVs) will stream live via Paramount+ for Australian subscribers.
Additionally, a selection of UFC events will be shown on free-to-air via Network 10 under the same broadcast partnership.
For the main card of numbered UFC events (PPVs) - which are typically the biggest / headline fight nights - the Australian exclusive distributor remains Main Event, available via either Kayo Sports or Foxtel.
On Kayo, you do not need a full Kayo subscription to purchase a PPV; you only pay for that event.
On Foxtel: PPV titles via Main Event require ordering through the Foxtel iQ box (not compatible with Foxtel GO or Foxtel Now).
UFC Structure
The UFC can be a bit confusing to grasp if you're a newcomer to the sport.
We've outlined the UFC structure below, broken down into events, rosters and rules, along with a 'UFC Guide for Beginners'.
UFC Event Types
- Numbered Pay-Per-View (PPV) Events – The major showcase cards (e.g. UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2) featuring championship bouts, top contenders, and global main events.
- Fight Night Events – Regularly scheduled cards used to build future title challengers and highlight rising stars.
- Contender Series / The Ultimate Fighter – Developmental and reality-based competitions where new talent earns UFC contracts.
- Prelims & Main Card Structure – Each event has early prelims, prelims, and a main card, typically consisting of 10–14 total fights.
Roster & Divisions
The UFC features over 500 fighters across 11 weight divisions (8 men’s and 3 women’s).
Fighters are contracted and ranked within divisions based on performance, activity and results.
Fighters must weigh in no more than 1 day before their bout, adhering to strict weight limits.
Men’s Weight Divisions:
- Flyweight (up to 125 lbs / 56.7 kg)
- Bantamweight (126–135 lbs / 61.2 kg)
- Featherweight (136–145 lbs / 65.8 kg)
- Lightweight (146–155 lbs / 70.3 kg)
- Welterweight (156–170 lbs / 77.1 kg)
- Middleweight (171–185 lbs / 83.9 kg)
- Light Heavyweight (186–205 lbs / 93.0 kg)
- Heavyweight (206–265 lbs / 120.2 kg)
- Women’s Weight Divisions:
- Strawweight (up to 115 lbs / 52.2 kg)
- Flyweight (116–125 lbs / 56.7 kg)
- Bantamweight (126–135 lbs / 61.2 kg)
Fight Rules & Format
Governed by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.
Bout Lengths:
- Regular fights: 3 rounds (5 minutes per round).
- Main events and title fights: 5 rounds (5 minutes per round).
Judging System: 10-point must system — winner of the round gets 10 points, the loser 9 or fewer.
Judging Criteria
- Effective striking and grappling.
- Aggressiveness.
- Octagon control.
Winning Methods
- Knockout (KO)
- Technical Knockout (TKO)
- Submission
- Decision (Unanimous, Split, or Majority)
- Disqualification (DQ) or No Contest (NC).
Fouls Include: Eye gouging, headbutting, biting, hair pulling, low blows, spiking an opponent, and fence grabbing.
UFC Guide for Beginners
Event Structure:
- Early Prelims → Prelims → Main Card → Main & Co-Main Events
- Fight Nights happen almost weekly; Numbered Events occur monthly.
Fight Duration:
- 3 or 5 rounds, each 5 minutes long with 1-minute rest intervals.
Scoring:
- 10-9 per round base system — effectiveness, aggression, control.
Common Outcomes:
- KO / TKO / Submission / Decision / DQ / Draw
Titles:
Each division crowns one champion, with interim titles occasionally introduced when champions are inactive.
Fighter Rankings:
Updated weekly by media panels; top 15 ranked per division.
Referees:
Oversee fighter safety, enforce rules, and can stop fights at any time if a competitor can’t defend.
Fight Week:
Includes media events, weigh-ins, ceremonial face-offs and the official fight card order.
Current UFC Champions
You can find the current UFC champions for each division in the table below.
| Division | Champion |
|---|---|
| Heavyweight (206–265 lb) | Tom Aspinall |
| Light Heavyweight (186–205 lb) | Alex Pereira |
| Middleweight (171–185 lb) | |
| Welterweight (156–170 lb) | |
| Lightweight (146–155 lb) | Ilia Topuria |
| Featherweight (136–145 lb) | |
| Bantamweight (126–135 lb) | |
| Flyweight (116–125 lb) | |
| Women’s Bantamweight (126–135 lb) | Kayla Harrison |
| Women’s Flyweight (116–125 lb) | |
| Women’s Strawweight (up to 115 lb) | Mackenzie Dern |
UFC Social Media
UFC Latest News
The official UFC website is the best place to find all the latest breaking news, fight schedule, results, fighter interviews and more.
UFC History
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was founded in 1993, created by Art Davie and Rorion Gracie as a one-night tournament to determine the most effective martial art in real combat. The inaugural event, UFC 1, took place in Denver, Colorado, and featured minimal rules, no weight classes, and a mix of fighters from disciplines like boxing, wrestling, karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Royce Gracie’s dominance using jiu-jitsu revolutionised perceptions of martial arts and sparked the global rise of mixed martial arts (MMA).
By the late 1990s, the UFC faced intense criticism for its brutality and lack of regulation, leading to pay-per-view bans and near collapse. In 2001, the organisation was purchased by Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta, with Dana White installed as president. Under new ownership, the UFC introduced weight classes, the Unified Rules of MMA and sanctioning by athletic commissions - moves that legitimised the sport. The 2005 debut of The Ultimate Fighter reality series was pivotal, propelling the UFC into mainstream popularity through accessible storytelling and dramatic competition.
Throughout the 2010s and 2020s, the UFC evolved into a billion-dollar global enterprise, showcasing superstars like Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones. The company expanded internationally, hosting events across all continents and signing broadcast deals with major networks. Today, under parent company Endeavor (TKO Group Holdings), the UFC stands as the world’s premier MMA promotion - a blend of elite sport, global entertainment and cultural influence that has redefined combat sports for modern audiences.
UFC FAQs
Who has the most wins in UFC history?
American Jim Miller has the most wins in UFC history with 27 victories to his name. Charles Oliveira, Donald Cerrone and Andrei Arlovski all have 23 victories to their name. Jon Jones has won the most Title Bouts with 16.
What does the UFC stand for?
The UFC is an acronym of Ultimate Fighting Championship. It is called this because it encompasses every aspect of combat sports into one format.
Who is the president of the UFC?
The current president of the UFC is Dana White
How to live stream the UFC?
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