Many bettors who place multi-leg tickets on UFC events want a quick answer when a fight ends in an unexpected way. The key question is whether the sportsbook offered a draw price when you placed the bet. This guide explains how draws and No Contests are commonly handled by major U.S. operators and gives practical checks you can use before you submit a parlay. We ground the guidance in sportsbook help-center language and the Unified Rules used by state commissions so you can match official fight rulings to how the market will likely settle.

On two-way fight result markets a draw is normally graded as a push and parlays are repriced with one fewer leg.

When a draw price is offered on a three-way moneyline, a draw is a valid outcome and fighter selections lose.

No Contests are usually voided on moneyline-style markets and reduce the number of legs rather than canceling the ticket.

Short answer and key takeaway

Short answer: on a two-way moneyline a draw will usually be graded as a push, and the parlay is recalculated with one fewer leg rather than being voided completely, while a three-way moneyline that lists a draw treats that result as a valid outcome and settles fighter selections as losses.

This distinction matters because most operators explicitly reprice parlays when a leg pushes instead of canceling the ticket, and No Contest rulings on moneyline-style bets are normally treated as voids that reduce the number of legs rather than converting the parlay to a loss, so check the market type before you stake a multi-leg ticket. FanDuel MMA rules Also see FanDuel house rules.

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When a sportsbook offers a three-way moneyline with a draw price, that draw is treated as a standard outcome and will make fighter selections lose under house rules, so parlays with that market type do not automatically get repriced to remove the leg. Martial Arts (MMA) sports rules

How sportsbooks settle UFC parlay legs: the core framework

Void (push) versus loss: basic definitions

Books use clear settlement categories: a push or void means the event leg is removed and the parlay is recalculated as if that leg never existed, while a loss means the leg fails and the entire parlay loses; many help-center pages explain that pushed legs are removed and the ticket is repriced rather than canceled. DraftKings help center For additional operator rule context see DraftKings MMA rules.

In practice, when a two-way fight result market ends in a draw, operators typically classify that result as a push because the market had only two available outcomes, so the selection cannot win and is voided rather than counted as a loss.

How parlays are repriced

When a leg pushes, the sportsbook recalculates the parlay odds using the remaining legs and pays out against those adjusted odds; help-center guidance emphasizes repricing rather than ticket cancellation so bettors receive a payout based on the reduced number of legs. Action Network parlay push guide See the CBS Sports overview for broader betting context: CBS Sports UFC betting guide.

Quick check to confirm market type on your bet slip

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Use before placing a parlay

That repricing can affect payout size, rounding behavior, and whether minimum-leg rules apply, so understanding how a push changes the ticket is part of bankroll and risk management before placing multi-leg wagers. Learn more at the Funded Plays homepage.

Types of official decisions (majority, split, unanimous, technical decision)

The Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts list the decision categories that the commission and the judges use, including unanimous, majority, and split decisions, plus technical decisions that result when a fight ends due to a legal strike or event before scheduled rounds are complete in a way defined by the rules. Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts

Those official fight outcomes are what sportsbooks map to settlement categories, but the operator will still follow its house rules to decide whether an outcome is treated as a valid market result, a push, or a void.

Does a UFC draw void a parlay?

If the market was a two-way moneyline, a draw is normally graded as a push and the parlay is repriced with one fewer leg; if the market had a draw price (three-way), a draw is a valid outcome and the fighter selections lose.

Because the ABC text does not define a separate, stand-alone label called "technical draw" as a standard term, some operators may describe technical rulings in their help pages with language that looks different from the commission text; bettors should read both the official ruling and the sportsbook's settlement language when a fight ends under unusual conditions.

Operators that reference technical decisions or technical outcomes in their settlement policies will still base treatment on whether the specific market offered a draw outcome; if the market did not offer a draw, the operator typically voids fighter-winner bets as pushes. Sportsbook house rules

How to check the market type before placing a UFC parlay

1) Confirm whether the moneyline is listed as two-way or three-way on the betting slip; if a draw price is visible, the market is three-way and a draw is an allowed outcome, otherwise a draw usually pushes the leg. Martial Arts (MMA) sports rules

Verify the market type on your slip

Please pause and check your betting slip now to confirm whether a draw price is present before you add the leg to a parlay.

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2) Open the sportsbook's MMA or house rules page and search for the settlement language on draws, No Contests, and technical decisions so you know whether a No Contest will be voided on moneyline-style bets. FanDuel MMA rules

3) Save a screenshot of the market and your ticket before the event starts and, if anything looks unclear after the fight, contact customer support early with those screenshots to speed any settlement review. DraftKings help center

Common mistakes and how bettors get surprised

One frequent mistake is assuming every draw counts as a loss; when the market was a two-way moneyline, a draw is usually a push and the parlay is repriced, so treating it like a loss leads to unexpected outcomes. FanDuel MMA rules

Another common confusion is mixing up No Contest with a draw; a No Contest typically voids moneyline-style bets and reduces the number of legs rather than causing a loss, so knowing the exact ruling language matters. Martial Arts (MMA) sports rules

Finally, house-rule wording differs across operators; even when settlement practices are similar in broad strokes, small phrasing differences can change whether a disputed, technical, or rare outcome is treated as a push or loss, so do not assume uniform treatment. Sportsbook house rules

Practical scenarios and example calculations

Example: a 4-leg parlay with one voided leg

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Scenario (hypothetical): imagine a 4-leg parlay with implied decimal odds 2.10, 1.80, 1.50, and 1.60; if one leg is voided because a two-way market resulted in a draw, the sportsbook recalculates the ticket using the remaining three legs and pays according to the adjusted odds; label these numbers as hypothetical examples only. DraftKings help center

Step-by-step hypothetical math: combined decimal odds for the four legs would be 2.10 * 1.80 * 1.50 * 1.60 = hypothetical total; if the 1.50 leg pushes, the recalculated ticket uses 2.10 * 1.80 * 1.60 for the payout, and your stake is applied to the new product of the remaining legs. Action Network parlay push guide

Example: a leg with a draw offered

Scenario (hypothetical): same four-leg ticket but the second leg was a three-way moneyline with a draw price; if the fight ends in a draw, the leg resolves as a loss for the fighter selection and the entire parlay loses under standard house rules for three-way markets. Martial Arts (MMA) sports rules

Note on rounding and edge cases: sportsbooks may vary in rounding rules or minimum-leg thresholds when repricing, so even after the push calculation you might see slight differences in the displayed payout compared with your own quick math; always check the operator's specific recalculation explanation. Action Network parlay push guide

A practical pre-bet checklist: decide before you press submit

Confirm whether the market is two-way or three-way and whether a draw price exists on the slip; if you do not see a draw price, treat a draw as likely to be a push. Martial Arts (MMA) sports rules For additional reading on building discipline see our blog post on evaluations.

Quickly scan the sportsbook's MMA settlement rules and note how No Contests are handled on moneyline bets so you know whether a No Contest will void the leg. FanDuel MMA rules

If you are unsure about settlement language, consider single bets or smaller parlays to limit the impact of a pushed leg, and save a screenshot of the market and ticket before the event starts. DraftKings help center

Conclusion: stay disciplined and check the rules

Key takeaway: in most U.S. sportsbook house rules a draw on a two-way fight result is a push that leads to parlay repricing, a draw on a three-way moneyline is a valid outcome that causes fighter selections to lose, and No Contests generally void moneyline-style legs rather than causing a full-ticket loss. FanDuel MMA rules

Where to learn more: read the sportsbook's help center or house rules before placing parlays and keep screenshots of markets and tickets if you need to contact support after an unusual settlement; careful pre-bet checks reduce surprises and support disciplined bankroll management. Action Network parlay push guide or visit the Funded Plays blog.

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If a UFC fight ends in a draw and the market was two-way, what happens to my parlay?

If the market was two-way, most operators grade a draw as a push and reprice the parlay using the remaining legs rather than marking the whole ticket as a loss.

What if the sportsbook offers a draw price on the moneyline?

When a draw price is offered (three-way moneyline), the draw is a valid outcome and selections on either fighter lose under house rules.

How are No Contests usually settled on parlays?

No Contests are typically voided on moneyline-style markets, which reduces the parlay to fewer legs and leads to a recalculated payout.

Checking the market type and saving a record of your ticket are small steps that prevent big surprises in parlay settlements. When in doubt, reduce the number of legs or place single bets to avoid settlement complexity. Staying disciplined and rule-aware helps you manage variance and keeps your account in good standing when disputes arise.