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.

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.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 24 Preview

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

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.

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RotoWire MMA Podcast: UFC 261 Preview

Today

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

Yesterday

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

2 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

6 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

7 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

8 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

13 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

14 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.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 23

14 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.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 23 Preview

15 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.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 260

26 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

26 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

48 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

48 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

63 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

69 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

69 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

90 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

132 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.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 255

154 days ago

Will any belts be changing hands in the two title fights scheduled for UFC 255 on Saturday? Is anyone going out on a limb for a big underdog? Check out the selections from the crew of RotoWire MMA contributors.

RotoWire MMA Podcast: UFC 261 Preview

Today

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

Yesterday

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

2 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

6 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

8 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

13 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

14 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

15 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

27 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.

The MMA Mashup: UFC 260 Preview

27 days ago

If Stipe Miocic doesn't run into the heavy hands of Francis Ngannou, his wrestling could be a gold mine under the new DraftKings scoring. Chris Olson takes a look at plays for DK and three other DFS sites.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 24 Preview

6 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

7 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

13 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

14 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

26 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

28 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

29 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

35 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.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 21

42 days ago

There are several big favorites of (-250) or greater at UFC Vegas 21, but if you get creative enough, those numbers can turn into more manageable odds. Cole Shelton offers up his favorite bets for the card.

MMA Best Bets: Chris's Picks for UFC 259

48 days ago

Does a storied veteran coming off a (questionable) stoppage loss merit consideration at the sportsbooks prior to UFC 259? Chris Olson thinks so, and likes Dominick Cruz straight up as one of his four plays.