Bellator Betting Odds & Lines - Bet on MMA Online
Bellator MMA was a mixed martial arts promotion featuring some of the world’s best fighters. You can bet on all MMA action, including Bellator events, right here at Stake Sportsbook.
What is Bellator?
At one point, Bellator was the second-largest MMA promotion in the United States and one of the largest in the world. Its name comes from the Latin word for warrior, and it has held over 313 events since it was first founded. However, it has since merged with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) to offer a new generation of MMA events.
History of the Bellator MMA
Bellator was founded in 2008 by Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney. The very first event, Bellator 1, took place on 3 April 2009, with tournaments in multiple weight classes to determine the inaugural Bellator World Champions. Early on, most of the Bellator events were single-elimination tournaments.
In December 2011, media and entertainment conglomerate Paramount Global, then known as Viacom, purchased a majority stake in Bellator. Events were then broadcast over Viacom-owned networks in the US. In 2014, the promotion hosted its first-ever pay-per-view event, Bellator 120, which featured lots of notable names, including Michael Venom Page, Tito Ortiz, Michael Chandler, and Quinton Rampage Jackson.
In 2014, CEO Bjorn Rebney and President Tim Danaher were replaced by Strikeforce founder Scott Coker. The promotion shifted from a season-long tournament format to single-fight events, similar to the UFC. However, it continued to hold grand-prix tournaments since 2018.
In 2023, Paramount Global announced it would be selling Bellator to the Professional Fighters League. A “mega event” featuring title fights between PFL champions and Bellator champions was held in February 2024. However, by the following year, PFL announced that the Bellator promotion would no longer exist. Bellator fighters now compete under the PFL.
Format & Schedule of Bellator MMA
Although Bellator no longer holds events, Bellator fighters still compete in the PFL, with events held throughout the year. These include major tournaments such as the 2025 PFL World Tournament.
2025 Bellator MMA Fights
25 January – PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series
3 April – PFL Welterweight and Featherweight World Tournament
11 April – PFL Bantamweight and Women’s Flyweight World Tournament
18 April – PFL Middleweight and Lightweight World Tournament
How to Bet on Bellator & MMA Bet Types
Betting on Bellator events is just like betting on any MMA event. You can learn more about how to place bets in our guide on how to bet on MMA or our complete sports betting guide, but we’ve highlighted the key steps you’ll need to follow below:
Log into your Stake account and check your current available balance.
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Search for PFL or a fighter name, or look up MMA>PFL to find the upcoming fights.
Look at which betting markets are available and view the latest odds for each fight.
Select any of the betting options to add to your bet slip then enter your stake.
Check the potential payout, then confirm your bet to place.
MMA events offer a wide variety of betting markets to choose from. Here are a few of the most popular MMA betting options:
Winner – Like a moneyline bet, this is a prediction of which fighter will win the bout.
Live bets – Get live odds that update in real-time and bet on the action as it happens.
Pre-live bets – You can also bet on the fights before they get underway.
Parlay and multibets – By combining multiple bets into one, you can increase your odds and potential payout.
Live Stream MMA & Live Betting
Live and pre-live betting markets are offered on all Bellator events at Stake. To see the latest live odds, simply log into your account and open the event while it’s happening. Live stats are available to give you better insights into what’s happening inside the cage. Not only that, but you can enjoy free live streams of all PFL events at Stake.
MMA Betting Odds & Payouts
Make sure you understand how odds work and how to calculate your payouts before you start betting on MMA. Higher odds mean higher potential payouts but also indicate lower probability. Weigh up the risk and reward before you bet, and ensure your stake sizes are within your budget using our Stake Smart calculator. Remember you can switch between odds formats to use the one that works best for you, choosing between decimal, fractional and American odds.
MMA Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies
Styles make fights – In any MMA matchup, you want to consider the styles of each fighter before making your betting predictions. Some styles work better against specific styles than others. For example, a counterstriker will perform better against someone with a high-pressure style.
Research your bets – Always take care to analyse the available data on each fighter and their recent records. Check the quality of their opponents and their success in certain areas of each fight and look up videos of their performances. Many Bellator fights can be watched online.
Make the most of live odds – Live betting is a great opportunity to get better odds on your bets. The odds change in real-time as the fight plays out, so you can take advantage of price increases. Make sure you watch the live stream to gain a better understanding of which fighter is likely to win.
Stake VIP Club & Responsible Betting
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