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There are plenty of ways to profit at UFC Vegas 54, and Chris Olson is back to run down his favorite fighters to target. That includes a main-event matchup with a favorable striking prop for Aleksander Rakic.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Blachowicz vs. Rakic

Drake Burden dives deep into the tape at UFC Vegas 54 to reveal tendencies for several debuting fighters, but one he likes for both cash and GPP is a veteran of the promotion.

UFC Best Bets: UFC Vegas 54

Cole Shelton is back to offer four of his favorite bets for UFC Vegas 54, including one that hinges on Katlyn Chookagian capitalizing on notable height and reach advantages.

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The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 54 Preview

4 days ago

There are plenty of ways to profit at UFC Vegas 54, and Chris Olson is back to run down his favorite fighters to target. That includes a main-event matchup with a favorable striking prop for Aleksander Rakic.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Blachowicz vs. Rakic

4 days ago

Drake Burden dives deep into the tape at UFC Vegas 54 to reveal tendencies for several debuting fighters, but one he likes for both cash and GPP is a veteran of the promotion.

UFC Best Bets: UFC Vegas 54

5 days ago

Cole Shelton is back to offer four of his favorite bets for UFC Vegas 54, including one that hinges on Katlyn Chookagian capitalizing on notable height and reach advantages.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 54 Preview

6 days ago

A showdown of top light heavyweight contenders headlines Saturday's card as the UFC makes its way back to the APEX in Las Vegas. Jon Litterine breaks it down on DraftKIngs.

MMA Best Bets: Chris' Picks for UFC 274

10 days ago

Chris Olson is back to offer his favorite bets at UFC 274, including two fighter props paying out at (+500) or greater.

The MMA Mashup: UFC 274 Preview

11 days ago

With fan-favorite Justin Gaethje carrying so much stopping power into his title fight against Oliveira, does backing the champion present a leverage opportunity? Chris Olson discusses DFS strategy at UFC 274.

Drake's Takes: UFC 274 Oliveira vs. Gaethje

11 days ago

Is Drake buying the demise of Tony Ferguson at UFC 274 this week? If so, what does that mean for Michael Chandler's DFS value? Breakdowns for every fight on the card in the latest "Drake's Takes."

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 274

12 days ago

Picks are in for UFC 274, and while the crew of RotoWire contributors seems to be split on the title fights, plus have zero unanimous selections, most are backing OSP on the main card.

Fight IQ: UFC 274 Preview, Oliveira vs Gaethje

12 days ago

MMA Capper Uncle Wheezy joins Shaun and Chris for an in-depth breakdown of UFC 274! The boys will cover the entire 15-bout slate, including a showdown for the lightweight strap that promises violence.

MMA Best Bets: Cole's Picks for UFC 274

12 days ago

Cole Shelton explains why he's betting the underdog in the UFC 274 main event, in addition to three other plays for Saturday's pay-per-view card.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 274

12 days ago

Picks are in for UFC 274, and while the crew of RotoWire contributors seems to be split on the title fights, plus have zero unanimous selections, most are backing OSP on the main card.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 273

39 days ago

Two -- not three -- unanimous selections headline this week's picks from the RotoWire MMA contributors. Check out how the team sees UFC 273 shaking out.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 272

76 days ago

Picks are in for UFC 272, with only two unanimous selections on a seemingly-polarizing card.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 271

95 days ago

The crew of RotoWire contributors are surprisingly split on the main event, though there are still two unanimous selections the team is backing.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 270

116 days ago

Early results of the staff picks suggest the dogs might be barking at UFC 270, though most of the team appears to be getting behind Michel Pereira against a short-notice replacement opponent.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 45

152 days ago

Cole Shelton returns for his final betting column of 2021, where he breaks down his four favorite bets at UFC Vegas 45, including his pick for the main event.

MMA Best Bets: Chris' Picks for UFC 269

157 days ago

Chris Olson is back with four plus-money bets to consider for UFC 269, including plays involving both featured title fights.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 269

158 days ago

Ratings have been sky-high for the Sugar Show of late, and outside of Amanda Nunes, Sean O'Malley is getting the most love so far on this week's RotoWire picks. See the complete results.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 43

180 days ago

Cole Shelton returns with a four-pack of recommended bets for UFC Vegas 43. Will he be backing the former women's bantamweight champion Miesha Tate on her comeback tour?

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 268

192 days ago

After a relatively chalky UFC 267, the house is divided this week, with zero unanimous selections for UFC 268 on Saturday. Check out full main card picks from the RotoWire team.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 54 Preview

4 days ago

There are plenty of ways to profit at UFC Vegas 54, and Chris Olson is back to run down his favorite fighters to target. That includes a main-event matchup with a favorable striking prop for Aleksander Rakic.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Blachowicz vs. Rakic

4 days ago

Drake Burden dives deep into the tape at UFC Vegas 54 to reveal tendencies for several debuting fighters, but one he likes for both cash and GPP is a veteran of the promotion.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 54 Preview

6 days ago

A showdown of top light heavyweight contenders headlines Saturday's card as the UFC makes its way back to the APEX in Las Vegas. Jon Litterine breaks it down on DraftKIngs.

The MMA Mashup: UFC 274 Preview

11 days ago

With fan-favorite Justin Gaethje carrying so much stopping power into his title fight against Oliveira, does backing the champion present a leverage opportunity? Chris Olson discusses DFS strategy at UFC 274.

Drake's Takes: UFC 274 Oliveira vs. Gaethje

11 days ago

Is Drake buying the demise of Tony Ferguson at UFC 274 this week? If so, what does that mean for Michael Chandler's DFS value? Breakdowns for every fight on the card in the latest "Drake's Takes."

Fight IQ: UFC 274 Preview, Oliveira vs Gaethje

12 days ago

MMA Capper Uncle Wheezy joins Shaun and Chris for an in-depth breakdown of UFC 274! The boys will cover the entire 15-bout slate, including a showdown for the lightweight strap that promises violence.

DraftKings MMA: UFC 274 Preview

13 days ago

It's kill-or-be-killed for former UFC title contender Justin Gaethje, as the high-volume striker gets another chance at gold against Charles Oliveira at UFC 274. Jon Litterine breaks it down on DraftKings.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 53

18 days ago

Chris Olson breaks down UFC Vegas 53 as Rob Font could take quick control of his bout with Marlon Vera.

Drake's Takes: UFC Vegas 53 Font vs. Vera

18 days ago

Drake Burden analyzes UFC Vegas 53, including the main event pitting Rob Font vs. Marlon Vera.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 53

20 days ago

Jon Litterine breaks down his picks for UFC on ESPN 35 event taking place on Saturday, where a bantamweight bout between Rob Font and Marlon Vera headlines the card.

UFC Best Bets: UFC Vegas 54

5 days ago

Cole Shelton is back to offer four of his favorite bets for UFC Vegas 54, including one that hinges on Katlyn Chookagian capitalizing on notable height and reach advantages.

MMA Best Bets: Chris' Picks for UFC 274

10 days ago

Chris Olson is back to offer his favorite bets at UFC 274, including two fighter props paying out at (+500) or greater.

MMA Best Bets: Cole's Picks for UFC 274

12 days ago

Cole Shelton explains why he's betting the underdog in the UFC 274 main event, in addition to three other plays for Saturday's pay-per-view card.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 53

19 days ago

Cole Shelton touches on a few fights on this weekend's card and tells you why he is rolling with Andre Fili.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 52 Preview

25 days ago

UFC Vegas 52 features some fights on the undercard that may be tricky to navigate, but Chris Olson has watched the tape and is back to offer some tips across multiple DFS and betting platforms.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 52

26 days ago

While former champion Jessica Andrade comes with a big price tag Saturday, Cole Shelton recommends using her in a parlay instead as one of his four plays for UFC Vegas 52.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 51

33 days ago

The UFC is back in Las Vegas on Saturday, where several lesser-known fighters makes for a complicated betting card. Cole Shelton helps navigate it, including a prop on Devin Clark.

MMA Best Bets: Chris' Picks for UFC 273

38 days ago

There's a wide-open path to victory for Aleksei Oleinik that oddsmakers seem to have overlooked, and Chris Olson is back to make a case for it, along with three other noteworthy wagers for UFC 273.

MMA Best Bets: Cole's Picks for UFC 273

40 days ago

UFC 273 may feature two title fights, but with lopsided odds, Cole Shelton goes a bit deeper on the card to offer up his top four betting plays for the week.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Columbus Preview

53 days ago

Curtis Blaydes is consistently one of the top fantasy scorers on cards he's on due to his ability to chain together takedowns. See which site Chris Olson believes DFS players can best take advantage of this.