2021 Fantasy MMA News, Advice and Draft Kit

Fight IQ: UFC 261 Preview, Usman vs Masvidal

Mark your calendar FRIDAY, 8pm ET for Fight IQ LIVE UFC 261 DFS Preview! Joe, Shaun, and Chris return with an in-depth breakdown of the event on the RotoWire YouTube channel.

MMA Best Bets: Cole's Picks for UFC 261

Flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko comes at a lofty price tag, but Cole Shelton has a parlay idea to bring that cost down, plus three more bets for UFC 261.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 261

Does anyone have the courage to fade the chalk on the three title fights this week? The team of RotoWire MMA contributors make their picks for UFC 261. Only three unanimous selections.

RotoWire MMA Podcast: UFC 261 Preview

Jon and Jake are back to discuss a chalk-heavy main card this weekend at UFC 261, where the UFC will be in front of a live crowd for the first time in over a year, and $200k is up for grabs on DraftKings.

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MMA Best Bets: Chris's Picks for UFC 261

Today

Chris Olson dives into the card for UFC 261 and pinpoints his favorite wagers, including one on the much-anticipated rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal.

The MMA Mashup: UFC 261 Preview

Today

What's the best way to profit from a 13-bout card that includes three title fights? Christopher Olson breaks it all down in this week's edition of The Mashup, highlighting plays across four DFS platforms.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 261

Yesterday

Does anyone have the courage to fade the chalk on the three title fights this week? The team of RotoWire MMA contributors make their picks for UFC 261. Only three unanimous selections.

MMA Best Bets: Cole's Picks for UFC 261

Yesterday

Flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko comes at a lofty price tag, but Cole Shelton has a parlay idea to bring that cost down, plus three more bets for UFC 261.

RotoWire MMA Podcast: UFC 261 Preview

Yesterday

Jon and Jake are back to discuss a chalk-heavy main card this weekend at UFC 261, where the UFC will be in front of a live crowd for the first time in over a year, and $200k is up for grabs on DraftKings.

DraftKings MMA: UFC 261 Preview

2 days ago

In a rematch of a dominant victory last July, will the result be any different for welterweight king Kamaru Usman? With $200k up for grabs on DraftKings, Jon Litterine takes a look at UFC 261 from a DFS angle.

Fight IQ: UFC 261 Preview, Usman vs Masvidal

3 days ago

Mark your calendar FRIDAY, 8pm ET for Fight IQ LIVE UFC 261 DFS Preview! Joe, Shaun, and Chris return with an in-depth breakdown of the event on the RotoWire YouTube channel.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 24 Preview

7 days ago

There's more than one way to profit from UFC Vegas 24 on Saturday, and Chris Olson is back with his weekly mashup, previewing his favorite bets and a variety of plays across multiple DFS sites.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 24

8 days ago

While former champion Robert Whittaker comes with a lofty price tag Saturday, Cole Shelton doesn't quite believe it's as high as it should be, and he's looking at "The Reaper" for one of his four bets.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 24 Preview

9 days ago

A battle between two top middleweight contenders takes center stage this weekend in Las Vegas. Jon Litterine returns with a four-pack of breakdowns and DFS picks for the rest of the card.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 261

Yesterday

Does anyone have the courage to fade the chalk on the three title fights this week? The team of RotoWire MMA contributors make their picks for UFC 261. Only three unanimous selections.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 260

27 days ago

Sean O'Malley has a chance to re-establish himself as a bantamweight contender Saturday in Las Vegas, and the RotoWire staff predicts another strong showing for the technical and talented striker.

MMA Best Bets: UFC 260

27 days ago

The three top MMA handicappers at RotoWire put their heads together to offer a 10-pack of plays for UFC 260 on Saturday.

MMA Best Bets: UFC 259

49 days ago

The three most experienced MMA handicappers on the RotoWire staff offer up a total of 10 plays for UFC 259, with six of the selections coming in at plus money.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 259

49 days ago

Will we have multiple two-division champions after UFC 259 on Saturday? How many belts will change hands? The RotoWire MMA contributors get together to make their picks for a stacked PPV.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 19

64 days ago

While the heavyweight headliner is taking much of the attention at UFC Vegas 19, Cole Shelton is back to dig deep and uncover some early-card bets, including a massive plus-money play.

MMA Best Bets: UFC 258

70 days ago

Three of RotoWire's best MMA handicappers join forces to give you a 10-pack of plays for UFC 258 on Saturday, along with a detailed breakdown of the research behind them.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 258

70 days ago

Now up to seven total contributors, the RotoWire MMA team makes their picks for the pay-per-view portion of UFC 258 on Saturday.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 257

91 days ago

The most popular draw in the history of the UFC is back, but do the RotoWire MMA contributors like him enough to make him a unanimous selection? The crew makes their picks for the UFC 257 main card.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 256

133 days ago

Is it time for surging heavyweight prospect Ciryl Gane to cross over to contender status with a win over a former champion? The RotoWire MMA contributors make their picks for UFC 256.

The MMA Mashup: UFC 261 Preview

Today

What's the best way to profit from a 13-bout card that includes three title fights? Christopher Olson breaks it all down in this week's edition of The Mashup, highlighting plays across four DFS platforms.

RotoWire MMA Podcast: UFC 261 Preview

Yesterday

Jon and Jake are back to discuss a chalk-heavy main card this weekend at UFC 261, where the UFC will be in front of a live crowd for the first time in over a year, and $200k is up for grabs on DraftKings.

DraftKings MMA: UFC 261 Preview

2 days ago

In a rematch of a dominant victory last July, will the result be any different for welterweight king Kamaru Usman? With $200k up for grabs on DraftKings, Jon Litterine takes a look at UFC 261 from a DFS angle.

Fight IQ: UFC 261 Preview, Usman vs Masvidal

3 days ago

Mark your calendar FRIDAY, 8pm ET for Fight IQ LIVE UFC 261 DFS Preview! Joe, Shaun, and Chris return with an in-depth breakdown of the event on the RotoWire YouTube channel.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 24 Preview

7 days ago

There's more than one way to profit from UFC Vegas 24 on Saturday, and Chris Olson is back with his weekly mashup, previewing his favorite bets and a variety of plays across multiple DFS sites.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 24 Preview

9 days ago

A battle between two top middleweight contenders takes center stage this weekend in Las Vegas. Jon Litterine returns with a four-pack of breakdowns and DFS picks for the rest of the card.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 23 Preview

14 days ago

The UFC returns this week with UFC Vegas 23, and with a deep card, there are plenty of opportunities to profit. Chris Olson lays out four bets and makes his picks for three different DFS sites.

FanDuel MMA: UFC Vegas 23 Preview

15 days ago

Marvin Vettori's best strengths across the board seem to be those that highlight Kevin Holland's weaknesses, making him an ideal MVP candidate for FanDuel games, according to AJ Schullo.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 23 Preview

16 days ago

New opponent? No problem for headliner Marvin Vettori, who is looking to take one step closer to the belt with a victory over one of the most vocal fighters in the UFC, Kevin Holland.

FanDuel MMA: UFC 260

28 days ago

Back from injury, Sean O'Malley draws a fighter coming off a long layoff at UFC 260. Is he worthy of a captain spot in FanDuel DFS contests? AJ Schullo breaks down his top plays from the card.

MMA Best Bets: Chris's Picks for UFC 261

Today

Chris Olson dives into the card for UFC 261 and pinpoints his favorite wagers, including one on the much-anticipated rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal.

MMA Best Bets: Cole's Picks for UFC 261

Yesterday

Flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko comes at a lofty price tag, but Cole Shelton has a parlay idea to bring that cost down, plus three more bets for UFC 261.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 24 Preview

7 days ago

There's more than one way to profit from UFC Vegas 24 on Saturday, and Chris Olson is back with his weekly mashup, previewing his favorite bets and a variety of plays across multiple DFS sites.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 24

8 days ago

While former champion Robert Whittaker comes with a lofty price tag Saturday, Cole Shelton doesn't quite believe it's as high as it should be, and he's looking at "The Reaper" for one of his four bets.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 23 Preview

14 days ago

The UFC returns this week with UFC Vegas 23, and with a deep card, there are plenty of opportunities to profit. Chris Olson lays out four bets and makes his picks for three different DFS sites.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 23

15 days ago

After a week off, the UFC is back in Vegas and set to be nationally televised. Cole Shelton returns with a four-pack of bets to consider for the massive card, including a +300 prop.

MMA Best Bets: Chris's Picks for UFC 260

27 days ago

Does Vicente Luque have the hands to finish a former champion at UFC 260 on Saturday? Chris Olson details a prop bet based on that answer, as well as three other plays for the card.

MMA Best Bets: Cole's Picks for UFC 260

29 days ago

After hitting his outcome prop in two of the last three weeks, Cole Shelton is back to give bettors a superior option to the -320 straight-up number on Sean O'Malley, plus three additional plays for UFC 260.

MMA Best Bets: A.J.'s Picks for UFC 260

30 days ago

Stipe Miocic proved to be the more complete martial artist the first time he squared off with Francis Ngannou, but will those attributes hold up at UFC 260? AJ Schullo breaks down the fight and makes a play.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 22

36 days ago

Despite apparent gatekeeper status, Derek Brunson continues to roll through any non-champion put in front of him. Are we confident enough that continues to warrant a bet? Cole Shelton discusses.