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We make no secret of our love for UFC. That's why you'll find access to a host of UFC and MMA odds and betting markets for every bout you want to see.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough UFC might be the biggest fight in town when it comes to Mixed Martial Arts, it's not the only challenger looking to take the belt. At Parimatch, you can bet on UFC, UFC Fight Nights, Bellator, Cage Warriors, the Legacy Fighting Alliance, Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW) in Poland, and ONE Championship in Singapore. With our in-play betting on every UFC and MMA fight, you can take advantage of all the action as it unfolds live. Almost as if you're right there in the arena. If you can't get enough of combat sports, our \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-follow=\"\"\u003eboxing betting\u003c/a\u003e page has the latest odds on the biggest fights too.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eUFC Freedom 250: The White House Card\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eSunday 14 June 2026. The South Lawn of the White House. UFC Freedom 250 is the historic event the entire MMA world is talking about. The first combat sports event ever held on the grounds of the White House and one of the most stacked title cards of 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIlia Topuria defends his undisputed lightweight title against interim champion Justin Gaethje. Alex Pereira moves up to heavyweight to challenge Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt. Sean O'Malley vs Canada's Aiemann Zahabi in the featured bantamweight bout. Derrick Lewis vs undefeated rising star Josh Hokit on the same card.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Freedom 250 market is open at Parimatch. Outright winner. Method of victory. Round betting. Total rounds. Fight to go the distance. Same Game Multis across the entire card. Get the full breakdown and latest odds on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/1327866/meetings/727081210/all\"\u003eUFC Freedom 250 White House betting markets page\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;UFC Betting Markets \u0026amp; Odds\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eAt Parimatch, you can bet on every major UFC event. You'll find a range of MMA betting markets for every upcoming bout across UFC Fight Night, Bellator and more. Bet before the bell, or bet in-play on UFC with our range of live betting markets for each bout.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor every fight, choose from an array of UFC betting markets:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eTo Win the Bout\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMethod of Victory\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTo Win by KO, TKO, DQ or Submission\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTo Win by Decision or Technical Decision\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWill the Bout Go the Distance\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTotal Rounds Over/Under\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRound Betting\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFight to End Within a Minute\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eKnockdown Betting\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSame Game Multis\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you never miss UFC Fight Night, you love Bellator, or you keep up with MMA fighting around the world, we're always in your corner when it comes to UFC betting.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eCurrent UFC Champions\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe UFC has 12 active divisions. Eight for men, four for women. Here are the current champions and their most recent title-defining results, current as of May 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"raw-html-embed\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ufc-table\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cthead\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003eDivision\u003c/th\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003eChampion\u003c/th\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003eLast Title Result\u003c/th\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n  \u003c/thead\u003e\r\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eHeavyweight\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eTom Aspinall\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eInherited title from Jon Jones' retirement (June 2025)\u003c/td\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eLight Heavyweight\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eCarlos Ulberg\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eKO1 vs Jiří Procházka, UFC 327 (April 2026)\u003c/td\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eMiddleweight\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eSean Strickland\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eSplit decision vs Khamzat Chimaev, UFC 328 (May 2026)\u003c/td\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eWelterweight\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eIslam Makhachev\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eUD vs Jack Della Maddalena, UFC 322 (November 2025)\u003c/td\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eLightweight (Undisputed)\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eIlia Topuria\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eKO1 vs Charles Oliveira, UFC 317 (June 2025)\u003c/td\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eLightweight (Interim)\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eJustin Gaethje\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eUD vs Paddy Pimblett, UFC 324 (January 2026)\u003c/td\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eFeatherweight\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eAlexander Volkanovski\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eUD vs Diego Lopes, UFC 325 (January 2026)\u003c/td\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eBantamweight\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003ePetr Yan\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eUD vs Merab Dvalishvili, UFC 323 (December 2025)\u003c/td\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eFlyweight\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eJoshua Van\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eTitle defence vs Tatsuro Taira, UFC 328 (May 2026)\u003c/td\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eWomen's Bantamweight\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eKayla Harrison\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eSubmission vs Julianna Peña, UFC 316 (June 2025)\u003c/td\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eWomen's Flyweight\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eValentina Shevchenko\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eUD vs Zhang Weili, UFC 322 (November 2025)\u003c/td\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eWomen's Strawweight\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eMackenzie Dern\u003c/td\u003e\r\n      \u003ctd\u003eUD vs Virna Jandiroba, UFC 321 (October 2025)\u003c/td\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n  \u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eIslam Makhachev sits at men's pound-for-pound number one. Valentina Shevchenko holds the women's pound-for-pound top spot.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eMMA \u0026amp; UFC Betting\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe UFC calendar over the next few months is stacked. Events in Las Vegas, New York, Abu Dhabi, and the historic Freedom 250 card on the White House lawn. Top events like UFC, UFC Fight Night, and Bellator are making sure the schedule stays packed with the biggest names in the sport.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSean Strickland defends middleweight gold after reclaiming the belt from Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328. Ilia Topuria headlines the White House card defending his lightweight title against Justin Gaethje. Tom Aspinall returns to action after recovering from eye surgery. Carlos Ulberg makes his first light heavyweight title defence after his stunning UFC 327 knockout of Jiří Procházka.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor any upcoming bout anywhere in the world, you'll find a range of UFC and MMA odds and betting markets right here at Parimatch.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eBet on MMA \u0026amp; UFC\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eWhoever is fighting, whether from the Octagon in UFC or one of the other MMA competitions from around the world, right the way from flyweight to heavyweight, we'll bring you the best MMA odds and UFC betting odds ahead of every top fight. Our UFC betting markets cover all major fight events, from Bellator to Fight Night.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can find a full list of upcoming bouts and the latest MMA odds. Place your bet before the opening bell rings. Whatever the fight, we offer a UFC betting market on who will win the bout. 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Whether the action is live from Vegas or Rio, London or Sydney, our selection of MMA odds gives you the ultimate UFC betting experience.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombat \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/offer\"\u003esports betting offer\u003c/a\u003e for all of our new customers that love combat sports as much as us, you can opt in to one of our offers and claim free bets. 18+ | Opt in | T\u0026amp;Cs apply\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow Do You Win a UFC Fight?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe rules around how to win a UFC fight are clearly defined by the sport's ruling body. Fighters work towards either a points-based decision win or a finish via knockout, technical knockout, or submission. Three independent UFC judges adjudicate all fights, each with a different physical viewpoint into the Octagon to assist with calls on different moves and submission holds.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach fighter can receive a maximum of ten points per round (based on either three or five rounds, each lasting five minutes), in line with each judge's decision. To win the round on a judge's scorecard, a fighter must earn ten points with their opponent receiving less than ten. Judges make decisions based on different in-fight criteria, including the fighter's ability to:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eGrapple with their opponent\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStrike out in an attacking motion\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eControl their immediate fighting area\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDefend themselves from incoming attacks during the bout\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFighters are also judged on where they have spent most of the round. For example, how many seconds they have been pinned down to the canvas by their opponent. If both fighters stay on their feet for most of the round, the amount of successful strikes is the main judging criteria.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. GambleAware.org. National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133. New customers, T\u0026amp;Cs apply.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"}]}