2021 Fantasy MMA News, Advice and Draft Kit

Fight fans will be treated to a 10-pack of fights Saturday at the APEX center, with a featherweight clash headlining the evening and several big-name veterans setting the stage. Chris Olson breaks it down.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Ladd vs Dumont

Drake Burden is back to highlight the strengths and weakness of all 22 fighters set to compete Saturday at UFC Vegas 40, offering insight that can be applied to both DFS and betting.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 40

Another fight card is on tap Saturday in Las Vegas, which means opportunities are back to cash bets in a variety of ways. Cole Shelton offers up his weekly plays for UFC Vegas 40.

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The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 40 Preview

2 days ago

Fight fans will be treated to a 10-pack of fights Saturday at the APEX center, with a featherweight clash headlining the evening and several big-name veterans setting the stage. Chris Olson breaks it down.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Ladd vs Dumont

3 days ago

Drake Burden is back to highlight the strengths and weakness of all 22 fighters set to compete Saturday at UFC Vegas 40, offering insight that can be applied to both DFS and betting.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 40

4 days ago

Another fight card is on tap Saturday in Las Vegas, which means opportunities are back to cash bets in a variety of ways. Cole Shelton offers up his weekly plays for UFC Vegas 40.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 40 Preview

4 days ago

Aspen Ladd moves up a weight class on short notice to headline UFC Vegas 40 on Saturday. Jon Litterine returns to make his picks and break down the key fights.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 39 Preview

9 days ago

A 10-pack of fights is on tap in Las Vegas on Saturday, which means Chris Olson is back for his weekly MMA Mashup, where he highlights top plays and strategy across multiple DFS sites.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Dern vs Rodriguez

10 days ago

Arguably the best female grappler in the UFC takes the stage Saturday on a 10-fight card. Drake Burden is back to profile each fighter and offer DFS tips for UFC Vegas 39.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 39

11 days ago

Can Phil Hawes add another finish to his unbeaten UFC record this Saturday in Las Vegas? Cole Shelton returns to offer four plays at the sportsbook for UFC Vegas 39.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 39 Preview

11 days ago

Mackenzie Dern looks to elevate herself past "prospect" status against a game opponent this Saturday in Las Vegas. Jon Litterine breaks down the key fights on DraftKings and makes his picks.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 38 Preview

16 days ago

A 13-fight card offers many different ways to get involved in the action, but what's the best way to play? Chris Olson breaks down the bouts across five different platforms in this edition of the MMA Mashup.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Santos vs Walker

17 days ago

Drake Burden returns to profile all the athletes at UFC Vegas 38 on Saturday, as well as offer DFS analysis for each of the bouts.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 266

24 days ago

The picks are in. Seven RotoWire experts make their selections for UFC 266, and the crew can only agree unanimously on a single pick.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 37

32 days ago

Cole Shelton returns to pick a favorite, an underdog a prop and a parlay for UFC Vegas 37 on Saturday. Is there value to be had in Devin Clark coming off a loss? Cole breaks it down.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 34

60 days ago

Can Jared Cannonier return from a 10-month layoff to put his six-inch reach advantage to use and cash tickets for bettors? Cole Shelton breaks down four of his favorite plays for UFC Vegas 34.

MMA Best Bets: Chris' Picks for UFC 265

72 days ago

Chris Olson breaks down his four favorite bets for UFC 265 on Saturday.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 265

73 days ago

Only one unanimous selection among the RotoWire team for UFC 265 -- but it's absolutely not who you think it might be. Check out the crew's main card picks.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 32

88 days ago

Will the comeback tour for former UFC champion TJ Dillashaw start Saturday night? Cole Shelton breaks down four bets he likes for UFC Vegas 32.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 31

95 days ago

The summer UFC schedule marches onward, and Cole Shelton is back to offer up four of his favorite bets for Saturday's event at the APEX in Las Vegas.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 264

101 days ago

Outside of what looks like a Sean O'Malley freebie, the RotoWire staff appears to be torn on many of the pay-per-view fights set to take place Saturday at UFC 264.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 263

129 days ago

Only one unanimous selection in this week's staff picks, as the crew of RotoWire contributors get together to make their picks for the UFC 263 pay-per-view.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 262

159 days ago

Zero, you heard it, ZERO unanimous selections among six RotoWire contributors for UFC 262. See who the team likes to become the new UFC Lightweight Champion, plus picks for the main card.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 40 Preview

2 days ago

Fight fans will be treated to a 10-pack of fights Saturday at the APEX center, with a featherweight clash headlining the evening and several big-name veterans setting the stage. Chris Olson breaks it down.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Ladd vs Dumont

3 days ago

Drake Burden is back to highlight the strengths and weakness of all 22 fighters set to compete Saturday at UFC Vegas 40, offering insight that can be applied to both DFS and betting.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 40 Preview

4 days ago

Aspen Ladd moves up a weight class on short notice to headline UFC Vegas 40 on Saturday. Jon Litterine returns to make his picks and break down the key fights.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 39 Preview

9 days ago

A 10-pack of fights is on tap in Las Vegas on Saturday, which means Chris Olson is back for his weekly MMA Mashup, where he highlights top plays and strategy across multiple DFS sites.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Dern vs Rodriguez

10 days ago

Arguably the best female grappler in the UFC takes the stage Saturday on a 10-fight card. Drake Burden is back to profile each fighter and offer DFS tips for UFC Vegas 39.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 39 Preview

11 days ago

Mackenzie Dern looks to elevate herself past "prospect" status against a game opponent this Saturday in Las Vegas. Jon Litterine breaks down the key fights on DraftKings and makes his picks.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 38 Preview

16 days ago

A 13-fight card offers many different ways to get involved in the action, but what's the best way to play? Chris Olson breaks down the bouts across five different platforms in this edition of the MMA Mashup.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Santos vs Walker

17 days ago

Drake Burden returns to profile all the athletes at UFC Vegas 38 on Saturday, as well as offer DFS analysis for each of the bouts.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 38 Preview

18 days ago

Will the experience of Thiago Santos prevail against the raw athleticism of Johnny Walker in Saturday's headline fight? Jon Litterine breaks down key fights from the card on DraftKings and makes his picks.

The MMA Mashup: UFC 266 Preview

23 days ago

Can DraftKings scoring machine Merab Dvalishvili keep pace Saturday at UFC 266? Chris Olson breaks down fights by style to make recommendations based on scoring criteria for four separate MMA DFS sites.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 40

4 days ago

Another fight card is on tap Saturday in Las Vegas, which means opportunities are back to cash bets in a variety of ways. Cole Shelton offers up his weekly plays for UFC Vegas 40.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 39

11 days ago

Can Phil Hawes add another finish to his unbeaten UFC record this Saturday in Las Vegas? Cole Shelton returns to offer four plays at the sportsbook for UFC Vegas 39.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 38 Preview

16 days ago

A 13-fight card offers many different ways to get involved in the action, but what's the best way to play? Chris Olson breaks down the bouts across five different platforms in this edition of the MMA Mashup.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 38

18 days ago

While prospect Aspen Ladd may come at a high price tag Saturday, Cole Shelton returns for his weekly betting column, offering up a parlay that will help bettors get a far superior number.

MMA Best Bets: Chris' Picks for UFC 266

23 days ago

While the results haven't gone Dan Hooker's way of late, his level of competition has been stellar. Is a bounce back overdue? Chris Olson offers up four bets for UFC 266 on Saturday.

MMA Best Bets: Cole's Picks for UFC 266

25 days ago

Can Curtis Blaydes get back on track Saturday at UFC 266? Cole Shelton returns for the first of two betting columns this week on RotoWire, featuring a favorite, an underdog a prop and a parlay.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 36

46 days ago

Despite losing three out of four, is Darren Till live for a knockout Saturday as the betting favorite at the Apex center? Cole Shelton returns to offer four of his favorite bets at UFC Vegas 26.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 35

53 days ago

Cole Shelton is back for his weekly roundup of bets for UFC Vegas 34. Despite moving up a weight class, Cole likes former lightweight contender Kevin Lee to wrestle his way to victory as a favorite.

MMA Best Bets: Cole's Picks for UFC 265

73 days ago

Jose Aldo will take the Octagon for Saturday's co-main event at UFC 265, entering as a slight betting favorite. Cole Shelton breaks down how he's going to attack this fight (and more) at the sportsbooks.

Fight IQ: UFC 265 Preview, Lewis vs. Gane

74 days ago

Mark your calendar FRIDAY, 8 PM ET for the LIVE Fight IQ UFC 265 Preview! The crew breaks down the entire card, including the interim heavyweight title bout between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane.