MMA Odds (IA, US)
May 2026
18 matches · 2 days
29 upcoming matches.
We compare MMA odds across 14 bookmakers in IA, United States
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OddsGuard delivers comprehensive MMA odds comparison for Iowa bettors, tracking lines from regulated sportsbooks including DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM operating under the state's legal framework. Since Iowa launched online sports betting in 2019, mixed martial arts has carved out a dedicated following among the state's betting public, with OddsGuard's real-time odds comparison helping bettors identify the best available lines across licensed operators.
While Iowa lacks homegrown MMA promotion, the state's fight fans gravitate toward UFC events and regional Midwest promotions, creating robust betting interest around major pay-per-view cards. The absence of local bias allows Iowa bettors to approach MMA odds Iowa markets with analytical precision, focusing purely on fighter matchups and line value rather than emotional attachments. This dynamic makes Iowa's MMA betting landscape particularly efficient, with sharp bettors quickly identifying discrepancies in MMA betting odds Iowa across different sportsbooks.
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Saturday
Ben Woolliss vs Petchtanong Petchfergus
Sat, May 16, 1:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Ben Woolliss | Petchtanong Petchfergus |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +132 FanDuel | -169 FanDuel |
 FanDuel | +132 | -169 |
Modestas Bukauskas vs Charlie Edwards
Sat, May 16, 10:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Modestas Bukauskas | Christian Edwards |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -357 Kalshi | +178 Kalshi |
 Kalshi | -357 | +178 |
Sunday
Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Nate Diaz | Mike Perry |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +163 Kalshi | -169 Kalshi |
 Bally Bet | +150 | -185 |
| Kalshi | +163 | -169 |
Francis Ngannou vs Philipe Lins
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Francis Ngannou | Philipe Lins |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -833 Kalshi | +800 Bally Bet |
| Bally Bet | -1667 | +800 |
| Kalshi | -833 | +733 |
Salahdine Parnasse vs Kenneth Cross
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Salahdine Parnasse | Kenneth Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -625 Kalshi | +750 Bally Bet |
| Bally Bet | -1250 | +750 |
| Kalshi | -625 | +567 |
Junior dos Santos vs Robelis Despaigne
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Junior dos Santos | Robelis Despaigne |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +360 Bally Bet | -333 Kalshi |
| Bally Bet | +360 | -588 |
| Kalshi | +317 | -333 |
Malcolm Wellmaker vs Joseph Diaz
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Nikolay Veretennikov vs Karl Williams
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Nikolay Veretennikov | Khaos Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +110 Caesars | -112 Kalshi |
 DraftKings | +102 | -122 |
| Kalshi | +104 | -112 |
 Novig | +102 | -115 |
 Caesars | +110 | — |
| FanDuel | — | -125 |
Alice Ardelean vs Polyana Viana
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Alice Ardelean | Polyana Viana |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -204 DraftKings | +194 Kalshi |
| Bally Bet | — | +175 |
 BetRivers | — | +175 |
| Caesars | -204 | — |
| DraftKings | -204 | — |
| FanDuel | -204 | — |
| Kalshi | — | +194 |
| Novig | — | +190 |
Dooho Choi vs Djorden Santos
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Ketlen Vieira vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Cody Brundage vs Andre Petroski
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Tuco Tokkos vs Ivan Erslan
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Timothy Cuamba vs Benardo Sopaj
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Timothy Cuamba | Benardo Sopaj |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | +144 Kalshi | -154 Caesars |
| Novig | +131 | -154 |
| BetRivers | — | -156 |
| Caesars | — | -154 |
| DraftKings | — | -154 |
| FanDuel | +136 | — |
| Kalshi | +144 | — |
Daniel Barez vs Luis Gurule
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Steve Bannon vs Nicolle Caliari
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa
Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano
Sun, May 17, 1:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Ronda Rousey | Gina Carano |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -435 Kalshi | +400 Bally Bet |
| Bally Bet | -556 | +400 |
| Kalshi | -435 | +376 |
Jun 14
Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje
Sun, Jun 14, 7:00 AM
Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane
Sun, Jun 14, 7:00 AM
Sean O'Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi
Sun, Jun 14, 7:00 AM
Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler
Sun, Jun 14, 7:30 AM
Jun 15
Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia Jr.
Mon, Jun 15, 12:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Diego Lopes | Steve Garcia Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -185 DraftKings | +154 FanDuel |
| Caesars | -200 | +150 |
| DraftKings | -185 | +154 |
| FanDuel | -200 | +154 |
Jul 12
Benoit Saint-Denis vs Paddy Pimblett
Sun, Jul 12, 3:00 AM
| Bookmaker | Benoit Saint-Denis | Paddy Pimblett |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -169 DraftKings | +142 DraftKings |
| DraftKings | -169 | +142 |
Dec 31
Michael Chandler vs Conor McGregor
Thu, Dec 31, 7:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Michael Chandler | Conor McGregor |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -120 DraftKings | +100 DraftKings |
| DraftKings | -120 | +100 |
Islam Makhachev vs Kamaru Usman
Thu, Dec 31, 7:25 PM
| Bookmaker | Islam Makhachev | Kamaru Usman |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -312 DraftKings | +250 DraftKings |
| DraftKings | -312 | +250 |
Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane
Thu, Dec 31, 8:00 PM
| Bookmaker | Tom Aspinall | Ciryl Gane |
|---|---|---|
| Best Odds | -192 DraftKings | +160 DraftKings |
| DraftKings | -192 | +160 |
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MMA Odds Comparison in Iowa
MMA odds in American format center on the moneyline, where favorites carry negative numbers (-180) indicating the amount needed to win $100, while underdogs show positive numbers (+150) representing potential profit on a $100 wager. Unlike team sports, MMA rarely features point spreads, though some books offer round betting and method of victory props that create additional market complexity.
Smart MMA betting Iowa requires comparing moneylines across multiple sportsbooks, as vig can vary significantly between operators. A fighter priced at -200 on one book might be -185 elsewhere, creating meaningful long-term value differences. OddsGuard's comparison tool eliminates the need to manually check each licensed Iowa sportsbook, displaying all available lines in one interface.
Over/under round totals represent another key MMA bet type, with oddsmakers setting lines based on fighters' historical finishing rates and stylistic matchups. Books often disagree on these totals, particularly for lesser-known fighters where information asymmetries create pricing inefficiencies.
How do MMA odds move leading up to fight night in Iowa?
MMA odds Iowa shift based on betting handle, injury reports, and weight cut concerns. Sharp money typically moves lines early in the week, while casual action can create counter-movement closer to fight time, especially on heavily promoted main events.
What's the best way to compare MMA betting odds Iowa across different sportsbooks?
OddsGuard automatically updates MMA odds from all regulated Iowa sportsbooks, allowing instant comparison without manually checking each operator. Focus on moneyline differences first, then examine prop betting variations where books often show the widest pricing gaps.
- Method of Victory
- A bet on how the fight will end: KO/TKO, submission, or decision. Odds vary significantly based on each fighter's finishing tendencies.
- Round Betting
- Picking the specific round in which the fight will end. Pays significantly more than a straight moneyline but requires precise timing prediction.
- Fight Goes the Distance
- A yes/no bet on whether the fight reaches the final bell. Title fights (5 rounds) and 3-round bouts have very different distance rates.
- Total Rounds
- An over/under on the number of rounds completed. Typically set at 1.5 or 2.5 for 3-round fights, 2.5 or 3.5 for 5-round championship bouts.
- Points Deduction / Disqualification
- A rare outcome prop on whether a fighter will lose points or be disqualified. Very long odds and low-frequency market.
- Moneyline
- A straight-up wager on which side wins. No point spread involved — you simply pick the winner.
- Vig (Juice)
- The bookmaker's commission built into every line. Standard vig is around -110 on each side, meaning you risk $110 to win $100.
- Implied Probability
- The likelihood of an outcome as suggested by the odds. For example, -200 implies a 66.7% chance. Comparing implied probability across bookmakers reveals where value exists.
- Closing Line Value (CLV)
- The difference between the odds you locked in and the odds at the time the market closes. Consistently beating the closing line is the strongest predictor of long-term betting profit.
- Line Movement
- Changes in odds between when a market opens and when it closes. Driven by sharp money, public betting patterns, injuries, and other news.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you've set aside specifically for betting. Effective bankroll management — typically risking 1-3% per wager — is essential for surviving variance.
- Unit
- A standardized bet size, typically 1% of your bankroll. Tracking results in units rather than dollars normalizes performance regardless of stake size.
- Hedge
- Placing a bet on the opposite side of an existing wager to lock in a guaranteed profit or reduce exposure, often used with futures or parlays.
- Parlay (Accumulator)
- A single bet combining two or more selections. All picks must win for the parlay to pay out. Higher potential return but significantly lower probability.
- Futures
- Long-term bets on outcomes determined at the end of a season or tournament, such as championship winners, MVP awards, or win totals.
- Live Betting (In-Play)
- Placing wagers while a game is in progress. Odds update continuously based on score, time remaining, and game flow.
- Overround
- The total implied probability across all outcomes in a market. An overround above 100% represents the bookmaker's margin. Lower overround means better value for bettors.
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