UFC / MMA Odds & Fixtures
For UFC fight-night markets in South Africa, Betway currently posts the widest set of priced bouts we can compare, including the 22 August card featuring Nasrat Haqparast vs Chris Padilla (1.83 / 1.91) and Jackson McVey vs Wes Schultz (1.57 / 2.30). Across our odds sample, Betway held the best price on 90.7% of matched markets at an average margin of about 6.5%, while 10bet ran a tighter 4.8% margin on a smaller sample. Below are the upcoming UFC / MMA fixtures with odds where available, plus a plain-English breakdown of which licensed operator suits which type of MMA punter.
Upcoming matches
UFC / MMA fixtures and odds
These are the upcoming UFC / MMA bouts in our data. Prices shown are the best available winner odds (moneyline) from the operator listed. Where no price is shown, the market was not yet priced in our sample at capture — fight odds for undercard bouts often open closer to the event.
- 22 Aug: Nasrat Haqparast 1.83 / Chris Padilla 1.91 (Betway)
- 22 Aug: Jackson McVey 1.57 / Wes Schultz 2.30 (Betway)
- 22 Aug: Jamall Emmers 3.75 / Lerryan Douglas 1.25 (Betway)
- 22 Aug: Márcio Barbosa 1.12 / Ryan Kuse 5.50 (Betway)
- 22 Aug: Marquel Mederos vs Mason Jones — not yet priced
- 19 Aug: Alik Lorenz vs Mahamed Aly — not yet priced
- 19 Aug: Logan Paxton vs Cristian Pérez — not yet priced
- 19 Aug: Douglas Rodrigues vs Trent Miller — not yet priced
- 19 Aug: Namo Fazil vs Kaik Brito — not yet priced
- 19 Aug: Roman Puga vs Taner Trembley — not yet priced
Odds move quickly for MMA once a fight camp weighs in or a late replacement is confirmed, so treat these as a snapshot rather than a locked price.
Reading UFC / MMA winner odds and favourites
The core UFC / MMA market is the fight winner (moneyline). A shorter number is the favourite: Márcio Barbosa at 1.12 is a heavy favourite over Ryan Kuse at 5.50, meaning the market rates Barbosa's chances near 89% before margin. A near-pick'em like Haqparast (1.83) vs Padilla (1.91) tells you the operator sees the fight as close to a coin flip.
Beyond the outright winner, MMA cards commonly carry method-of-victory (KO/TKO, submission, decision), round betting, and over/under total rounds. Depth of these secondary markets varies by operator — Betway and 10bet tend to price more of them, while smaller books may stick to the winner line on undercard bouts.
Market Movers
| Events | Opening | Current | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rei TsuruyaRei Tsuruya v Kevin Borjas · Betway | 1.18 | 6.00 | ▲ 408.5% |
| Kai AsakuraAori Qileng v Kai Asakura · Betway | 1.25 | 4.33 | ▲ 246.4% |
| Salahdine ParnasseDaniel Hooker v Salahdine Parnasse · Betway | 1.25 | 4.33 | ▲ 246.4% |
| Kurtis CampbellKurtis Campbell v Trevor Peek · Betway | 1.30 | 3.50 | ▲ 169.2% |
| Losene KeitaLosene Keita v Muhammadjon Naimov · Betway | 1.36 | 3.10 | ▲ 127.9% |
Which bookmaker fits your UFC / MMA betting
Betway (odds 7.9, market coverage 8.4): held the best price on 90.7% of the 238 markets we sampled at a ~6.5% average margin, and it prices more of the UFC card than the rest. Choose it if you want the fullest fixture list, Cash Out and a Bet Builder. It carries a Western Cape GRB licence and rates 9.0 for licence safety.
10bet (odds 7.5): the tightest margin in our sample at ~4.8% across 27 markets, and it topped the price on 85.2% of those. Choose it if you shop for value on the main-event and co-main bouts, though its sampled coverage is thinner than Betway's. Western Cape GRB licensed.
Sportingbet (odds 7.6): a broader all-round book, but in our MMA sample it only held the best price on 28.2% of 39 markets at a ~8.6% margin — so expect to line-shop elsewhere for the sharpest fight prices. Offers Cash Out and same-day withdrawals (0–24h).
Hollywoodbets (odds 7.4, payments 8.8): strong on deposits and cashouts with a fast-payout reputation, Android app only (no iOS). A solid pick if payment convenience matters more than the last decimal on odds.
Sunbet, World Sports Betting, Supabets, BetXchange, LulaBet and Easybets are all licensed and carry live betting, but sit lower on odds ratings (6.5–7.1) and price fewer MMA markets. Easybets stands out only for its R5 minimum deposit and low-stakes access; avoid it if you want deep fight-night markets.
Live betting and Cash Out on fight night
UFC events run late in South African time — the 22 August card is timed from 21:00 UTC, which lands well into the evening/early hours locally — so in-play markets matter. Betway, Hollywoodbets, Sportingbet, Sunbet, Supabets, World Sports Betting, BetXchange, LulaBet and 10bet all list Live Betting in their feature set.
Cash Out is confirmed for Betway, Sportingbet and 10bet, letting you settle a live fight position before the final bell — useful when your fighter is ahead on the cards but you don't want to risk a late finish. Not every operator offers it, so check the market before you commit if that's part of your plan.
Payments and withdrawals for MMA punters
All ten operators are licensed by South African provincial boards and support common local deposit methods. Instant EFT and Ozow are near-universal; 1Voucher is handy for cash top-ups (Betway, Hollywoodbets, Supabets, BetXchange, Easybets), and Capitec Pay is supported at Betway, Hollywoodbets, Sunbet and LulaBet.
Withdrawal timings differ and are worth knowing before a big card:
- Same day (0–24h): Sportingbet, Sunbet, World Sports Betting, BetXchange, LulaBet, Easybets, 10bet
- 24–48h: Betway
- 24–72h: Hollywoodbets, Supabets
Minimum deposits are R10 at most books, with Easybets lower at R5. These are the operator-stated details in our data — confirm current terms on the operator's site before depositing.
FAQ
Who has the best UFC / MMA odds in South Africa?
In our odds sample, Betway held the best price on 90.7% of matched markets and prices the most UFC bouts, while 10bet ran the tightest average margin (~4.8%) on a smaller set of markets. For sharp value on main-event fights it's worth comparing both.
What do UFC / MMA winner odds mean?
Winner (moneyline) odds price each fighter to win the bout. The lower number is the favourite — for example Márcio Barbosa at 1.12 is a strong favourite over Ryan Kuse at 5.50. A pair of odds close to 1.90 each signals a fight the market rates as roughly even.
Can I bet in-play on UFC fights?
Yes. Betway, Hollywoodbets, Sportingbet, Sunbet, Supabets, World Sports Betting, BetXchange, LulaBet and 10bet all list live betting. Cash Out — to settle a live position early — is confirmed for Betway, Sportingbet and 10bet in our data.
Are UFC / MMA betting sites legal in South Africa?
Every operator listed here is licensed by a South African provincial authority (Western Cape GRB, KZN, Gauteng or Mpumalanga), overseen under the National Gambling Board framework. You must be 18 or older to bet.
When is the next UFC card with odds available?
The 22 August card in our data has priced fixtures, including Nasrat Haqparast vs Chris Padilla (1.83 / 1.91) and Jackson McVey vs Wes Schultz (1.57 / 2.30) at Betway. Undercard bouts on the 19 August fixtures were not yet priced at capture and typically open closer to the event.