RFA (Real Fight Arena) MMA Betting Odds & Lines - Bet on Mixed Martial Arts Online
You can bet on all major mixed martial arts (MMA) promotions at Stake, including the RFA. Discover the latest odds on upcoming events now and place your bets when you sign up to Stake Sportsbook. Learn more about the promotions and how to get started in our complete RFA betting guide.
What is RFA (Real Fight Arena)?
The Real Fight Arena (RFA) is a Czech-Slovak mixed martial arts promotion, holding events across Central and Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland. Unlike other MMA promotions such as the UFC, which are only focused on the sport of mixed martial arts, RFA events also feature a mix of combat sports, including K1, boxing, and special rules such as Thai boxing with 4oz gloves.
History of the RFA
Since 2022, the RFA has held a total of 25 events, including 18 tournaments and over 159 fights. The very first RFA event, RFA: The Warm Up, was held on 12 March 2022 and featured 10 fights before RFA: Grand Opening was held on 14 May. Both of these events were held in Bratislava, Slovakia.
RFA 8 took place in Budapest, Hungary, and marked the first event that RFA held outside of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Since then, the organization has put on multiple shows in Hungary and Poland. In the future, the RFA management plans to expand to other countries around the world as the promotion continues to grow.
Format & Schedule of RFA 2025
RFA holds events throughout the year, with regular fight cards as well as tournaments. Fighters compete in weight classes, with divisions for men’s flyweight, bantamweight, featherweight, lightweight, welterweight, middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight. There are also women’s fighting divisions.
Here are some upcoming events in 2025:
26 April - RFA 22 Trencin
30 May - RFA 23 Ostrava
18 October - RFA 25 Zilina
RFA Fighters
Some of the top fighters currently competing in the RFA include:
Leandro “Apollo” Silva - Former UFC and Oktagon fighter. 29-12 and 3-4 in the UFC
Bojan Veličković - Former UFC, PFL and Oktagon fighter. 25-12 and 2-3 in the UFC
Matúš Juráček - Former Oktagon and KSW fighter. 11-5 and 5-1 in Oktagon
How to Bet on RFA & MMA Bet Types
Betting on RFA is just like betting on any MMA fight. Find out how MMA betting works in our complete guide. To place your first bets, you can follow these steps:
Log into your Stake.com account and check your available balance.
Pre-fight bets - Before the fighters enter the cage, you can make your predictions and place your bets.
Parlays and multibets - You can also combine multiple bets into one to increase the odds and potential payout.
Live Stream MMA & Live Betting
Stake offers a variety of pre-fight and live betting markets on MMA fights. To see the latest live odds, all you need to do is log into your account while the event is taking place. Live stats are available too, and although we don’t offer free live streams of RFA events, you can enjoy live PFL and UFC fights when you log into your account.
RFA & MMA Betting Odds & Payouts
Before you make your picks and place any bets, you should understand how betting odds work and how they affect your payouts. Higher odds mean larger potential returns, but the risk is also greater, as the implied probability of the outcome is lower. Make sure you choose a responsible stake and balance risk and reward. To make it easier for you to get the best odds and calculate your payouts, you can switch between decimal, fractional, and American odds.
RFA & MMA Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies
Styles make fights - In any MMA fight, the fighters on either side of the cage may use a variety of fighting styles to gain an edge over their opponent. Some styles may provide more of an advantage in certain situations, so it’s important to consider this carefully when making your picks. Is the fighter predominantly a grappler or a striker, and how are they in certain areas of the fight?
Be aware of the rules - RFA isn’t an MMA-only promotion. It frequently holds Muay Thai, kickboxing, and special rules fights. Always check the rules of the bout before making your prediction, and check the records of each fighter in the sport they’re competing in. A kickboxing specialist may struggle in muay thai rules against a more experienced muay thai practitioner, for example.
Research your bets carefully - The more research you put into your bets, the more likely you are to make successful picks. There are plenty of detailed fighter stats on sites like Tapology and Sherdog, and you can also watch past fights to get a better idea of the quality of each fighter. Consider their form and the level of opposition they’ve faced.
