MMA as a sport continues to win fans, especially the newer generations, the majority of MMA fans are males between 18- 35 years of age, they know how to use a computer, and they are educated about their sport, which also leads to a lot of gambling. Saturday, September 24, MMA followers will tune in to watch Cris Cyborg, who is considered the best female MMA fighter today, face Lina Lansberg at UFC Fight Night 95 in Brasilia, Brasil; but in the weeks and days leading up to the fight there’s a lot of wagers being placed, as the fighters prepare for their weigh-in and rumors rise about Cyborg having difficulty making weight, the MMA fans and the gambling industry alike stand-by expectant… when it comes to combat sports the weigh-in is the moment you decide if you are going to bet, and what your bet is going to be (if you were undecided); for sportsbooks is the moment to adjust the line if it needs adjustment.

Cristiane Justino A.K.A Cris Cyborg vs. Lina Lansberg

31 year old Cris Cyborg has 18 professional fights of which she has won 16 (14 of them by KO/TKO), has 1 loss and 1 no contest, she is a native of Brazil and she is the current IFC featherweight champion (145 lbs.) this fight however is at catch-weight of 140 lbs. Her opponent, Swedish Lina Lansberg “The Elbow Princess” accumulates only 7 professional fights, 6 wins (4 by TKO) and 1 loss, her strength is her background as a Muay Thai fighter, she is well-rounded, a good striker and an above average wrestler; but that will likely not be enough against and experienced grappler, a great striker, an intimidating and smart athlete like Cyborg. Yet, Lansberg said it well, “Cyborg is beatable, she has one loss in her record”, yet that loss came early in her career and Cyborg has come a long way since.

What bettors should know:

Oddsmakers have Cyborg as a massive favorite with a moneyline of -1200, Lansberg +775 … is Lansberg a live underdog? Perhaps the weigh-in will give us a hint about this, and betting $100 with the possibility of winning $775.00 if Lansberg wins, may very well be worth the risk for some, especially since making the safe bet on Cyborg at these odds is not attractive at all.

There are many interesting proposition bets for this fight (number of significant strikes, takedowns, how many rounds the fight will go, etc.); and the undercard is packed with exciting matches with very attractive odds, it just takes a little research and knowledge of the sport. The other important key for those that want to bet on this or any other sport is finding the best odds and the right sportsbook to place your bets; as a general recommendation when you bet online, go for sportsbooks that use a reputable PPH (pay per head) shop, these are usually more stable, are guaranteed to use friendly and safe software, deliver better service and have very competitive lines, sportsbooks using IDSca are certainly a great alternative.

MMA is certainly not at the level of NFL, Soccer or NBA when it comes to its fan base and the amount of wagers placed in these sports, but it continues to show a steady growth.