This changelog tracks every meaningful update to How to Bet on MMA: Your Complete UFC Betting Guide since the site launched on July 10, 2026. I update pages when legal status changes, sportsbook lineups shift, or a reader flags something that needs correcting. If you spot an error anywhere on the site, the MMA betting FAQ page has contact details at the bottom.
July 10, 2026 — Site Launch
The full guide network went live today, covering everything from reading a moneyline to filing taxes on winnings. Here is what published on day one:
- Published the core how-to guides: how to read UFC fight odds, every MMA bet type explained, and how to build a UFC parlay.
- Added the state-by-state legal coverage page — where MMA betting is legal in the US — reflecting 38+ states with live online sports betting as of mid-2026.
- Published the best sportsbooks for UFC betting comparison, covering DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN BET, bet365, Fanatics, and BetRivers.
- Launched the taxes on UFC betting winnings guide with W-2G thresholds and federal reporting rules.
- Published 6 common MMA betting mistakes, the live UFC betting guide, the MMA line-shopping and closing line value guide, and the step-by-step walkthrough on how to open a sportsbook account and place your first UFC bet.
Future updates will appear here as I revise odds examples, add newly legalized states, and refresh sportsbook details. Must be 21+ (18+ in select states). Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.