2021 Fantasy MMA News, Advice and Draft Kit

Fight IQ: UFC 265 Preview, Lewis vs. Gane

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.

RotoWire MMA Podcast: UFC 265 Preview

Jon and Jake are back to take an early look at the UFC 265 main card. No stranger to being an underdog, can fan-favorite Derek Lewis pull off the upset in front of a friendly Houston crowd?

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The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 33 Preview

Are DFS players overlooking the counter striking ability of Uriah Hall? Chris Olson notes where it might be advantageous to play the veteran, in addition to offering up plays for multiple sites.

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RotoWire MMA Podcast: UFC 265 Preview

Yesterday

Jon and Jake are back to take an early look at the UFC 265 main card. No stranger to being an underdog, can fan-favorite Derek Lewis pull off the upset in front of a friendly Houston crowd?

Fight IQ: UFC 265 Preview, Lewis vs. Gane

Yesterday

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.

DraftKings MMA: UFC 265 Preview

2 days ago

After six consecutive wins in the UFC, the undefeated Ciryl Gane has earned himself a title shot against a heavy-hitting veteran in Derrick Lewis. Jon Litterine breaks down the key matchups on DraftKings.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 33 Preview

6 days ago

Are DFS players overlooking the counter striking ability of Uriah Hall? Chris Olson notes where it might be advantageous to play the veteran, in addition to offering up plays for multiple sites.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Hall vs. Strickland

7 days ago

Another deep card takes the stage Saturday in Vegas, and Drake Burden is back to offer full fighter profiles and DFS analysis, all the way down to the early prelims.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 33

8 days ago

Cole Shelton is back for his weekly best bets column, breaking down five fights at UFC Vegas 33 while offering up his favorite bets for the card, with multiple plus-money options in play.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 33 Preview

9 days ago

Two fights are already off UFC Vegas 33, a card headlined by a middleweight contender matchup between Sean Strickland and Uriah Hall. Jon Litterine helps you navigate what's left on DraftKings.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 32 Preview

13 days ago

Chris Olson is back with the MMA Mashup, where he spreads the love across five different platforms, which allows him to highlight a contrarian, higher-cost play that likely won't be on many radars.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw

14 days ago

There's no quicker path to the title picture than defeating a former champion, and that's exactly what Cory Sandhagen intends to accomplish Saturday. Drake Burden offers his UFC Vegas 32 breakdowns.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 32

15 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 32

15 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

22 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

28 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

56 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

86 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.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 261

106 days ago

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

132 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

132 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

154 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

154 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.

RotoWire MMA Podcast: UFC 265 Preview

Yesterday

Jon and Jake are back to take an early look at the UFC 265 main card. No stranger to being an underdog, can fan-favorite Derek Lewis pull off the upset in front of a friendly Houston crowd?

Fight IQ: UFC 265 Preview, Lewis vs. Gane

Yesterday

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.

DraftKings MMA: UFC 265 Preview

2 days ago

After six consecutive wins in the UFC, the undefeated Ciryl Gane has earned himself a title shot against a heavy-hitting veteran in Derrick Lewis. Jon Litterine breaks down the key matchups on DraftKings.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 33 Preview

6 days ago

Are DFS players overlooking the counter striking ability of Uriah Hall? Chris Olson notes where it might be advantageous to play the veteran, in addition to offering up plays for multiple sites.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Hall vs. Strickland

7 days ago

Another deep card takes the stage Saturday in Vegas, and Drake Burden is back to offer full fighter profiles and DFS analysis, all the way down to the early prelims.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 33 Preview

9 days ago

Two fights are already off UFC Vegas 33, a card headlined by a middleweight contender matchup between Sean Strickland and Uriah Hall. Jon Litterine helps you navigate what's left on DraftKings.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 32 Preview

13 days ago

Chris Olson is back with the MMA Mashup, where he spreads the love across five different platforms, which allows him to highlight a contrarian, higher-cost play that likely won't be on many radars.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw

14 days ago

There's no quicker path to the title picture than defeating a former champion, and that's exactly what Cory Sandhagen intends to accomplish Saturday. Drake Burden offers his UFC Vegas 32 breakdowns.

DraftKings MMA Preview: UFC Vegas 32

16 days ago

A disgraced former champion returns to the cage Saturday in a fight against a top contender that could propel him back to the title picture. Jon Litterine breaks it down on DraftKings.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 31 Preview

20 days ago

The UFC presses onward Saturday in Las Vegas, with a potential title contender and former champion each set to take the stage. Chris Olson breaks down strategies to attack the card on four different DFS sites.

Fight IQ: UFC 265 Preview, Lewis vs. Gane

Yesterday

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.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 33

8 days ago

Cole Shelton is back for his weekly best bets column, breaking down five fights at UFC Vegas 33 while offering up his favorite bets for the card, with multiple plus-money options in play.

MMA Best Bets: Chris' Picks for UFC 264

28 days ago

UFC 264 is loaded with betting opportunities outside of the much-hyped main event, and Chris Olson is here to break down four reasonable wagers for bettors to consider.

MMA Best Bets: Cole's Picks for UFC 264

29 days ago

Get your tickets ready for one of the most highly-anticipated MMA gambling events of 2021. Cole Shelton breaks down four different bets for UFC 264 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Video Shorts: UFC 264 DFS Strategy Picks and Underdog Locks!

29 days ago

Jon Litterine advises putting a bet in ASAP on Conor McGregor; before the odds are unfavorable.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 30

43 days ago

While a close heavyweight fight takes center stage Saturday in Las Vegas, Cole Shelton advises taking a long look at the prelims for your money-making opportunities. He offers up four bets for the card.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 29

50 days ago

Cole Shelton returns for his weekly best bets column for UFC Vegas 29, offering up four plays of different varieties for the 12-fight card.

MMA Best Bets: Chris's Picks for UFC 263

56 days ago

With another big pay-per-view around the corner, Chris Olson returns to offer up a four-pack of bets for UFC 263.

MMA Best Bets: Cole's Picks for UFC 263

57 days ago

Currently riding a four-fight winning streak, can Lauren Murphy use her physicality to cash in as the betting underdog? Cole Shelton offers up four bets for UFC 263 on Saturday.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 28

64 days ago

Cole Shelton is back to discuss his favorite way to attack the UFC Vegas 28 main event, in addition to offering up three unique plus-money plays for the card.