2022 Fantasy MMA News, Advice and Draft Kit

Chris Olson is back to take a look at the best plays across multiple MMA DFS sites, including a favorable SuperDraft multiplier on Boom Kelleher, plus options for DraftKings, FanDuel, Prize Picks and more.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Kattar vs. Chikadze

Many seem to be counting Calvin Kattar (and his cheap DFS price tag) out, but Drake Burden believes a different outcome may be in play. He offers fight-by-fight analysis in the return of Drake's Takes.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 46

The UFC makes a long-awaited return this week, which means Cole Shelton is back to run down his favorite bets for the card, including a way to get a better price on a red-hot Giga Chikadze.

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The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 46 Preview

3 days ago

Chris Olson is back to take a look at the best plays across multiple MMA DFS sites, including a favorable SuperDraft multiplier on Boom Kelleher, plus options for DraftKings, FanDuel, Prize Picks and more.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Kattar vs. Chikadze

4 days ago

Many seem to be counting Calvin Kattar (and his cheap DFS price tag) out, but Drake Burden believes a different outcome may be in play. He offers fight-by-fight analysis in the return of Drake's Takes.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 46

5 days ago

The UFC makes a long-awaited return this week, which means Cole Shelton is back to run down his favorite bets for the card, including a way to get a better price on a red-hot Giga Chikadze.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 46 Preview

6 days ago

The UFC is back this weekend with up-and-comer Giga Chikadze looking to continue his climb towards the title with a main-event matchup against Calvin Kattar. Jon Litterine breaks it down on DraftKings.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 45 Preview

31 days ago

The last few years haven't gone all that smooth for UFC veteran Cub Swanson, but Chris Olson has an angle to help turn a profit on his friendly matchup, as well as plays for four different DFS sites.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Lewis vs. Daukaus

32 days ago

Drake is back to profile all 14 fighters at UFC Vegas 45, where he likes kickboxing specialist Stephen Thompson to pick up a W and remain in the title picture.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 45

33 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.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 45 Preview

34 days ago

Several big names headline Saturday's card in Las Vegas, including one of the best strikers in welterweight history. Jon Litterine returns to break down key fights and make his picks for the card.

Fight IQ: UFC 269 Preview, Oliveira vs. Poirier

38 days ago

Mark your calendar FRIDAY, 8:15 PM ET for the LIVE Fight IQ UFC 269 Preview! Tajikbay joins Shaun and Joe to analyze the entire card, capped off by the title fight between Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier.

MMA Best Bets: Chris' Picks for UFC 269

38 days ago

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

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 45

33 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

38 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

39 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

61 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

73 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.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 267

81 days ago

While the UFC 267 main card looks chalky on paper, there are less unanimous selections this week than one would think. See who the RotoWire MMA crew will be backing this Saturday.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 266

116 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

124 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

152 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

164 days ago

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

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 46 Preview

3 days ago

Chris Olson is back to take a look at the best plays across multiple MMA DFS sites, including a favorable SuperDraft multiplier on Boom Kelleher, plus options for DraftKings, FanDuel, Prize Picks and more.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Kattar vs. Chikadze

4 days ago

Many seem to be counting Calvin Kattar (and his cheap DFS price tag) out, but Drake Burden believes a different outcome may be in play. He offers fight-by-fight analysis in the return of Drake's Takes.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 46 Preview

6 days ago

The UFC is back this weekend with up-and-comer Giga Chikadze looking to continue his climb towards the title with a main-event matchup against Calvin Kattar. Jon Litterine breaks it down on DraftKings.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 45 Preview

31 days ago

The last few years haven't gone all that smooth for UFC veteran Cub Swanson, but Chris Olson has an angle to help turn a profit on his friendly matchup, as well as plays for four different DFS sites.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Lewis vs. Daukaus

32 days ago

Drake is back to profile all 14 fighters at UFC Vegas 45, where he likes kickboxing specialist Stephen Thompson to pick up a W and remain in the title picture.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 45 Preview

34 days ago

Several big names headline Saturday's card in Las Vegas, including one of the best strikers in welterweight history. Jon Litterine returns to break down key fights and make his picks for the card.

Fight IQ: UFC 269 Preview, Oliveira vs. Poirier

38 days ago

Mark your calendar FRIDAY, 8:15 PM ET for the LIVE Fight IQ UFC 269 Preview! Tajikbay joins Shaun and Joe to analyze the entire card, capped off by the title fight between Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier.

The MMA Mashup: UFC 269 Preview

39 days ago

Don't want to use Amanda Nunes on DraftKings? Chris Olson digs deep for a Prize Picks prop that could still help DFS players cash in on this fight. Check out his picks for FIVE different sites.

Drake's Takes: UFC 269 Oliveira vs. Poirier

39 days ago

Dustin Poirier has a chance to regain UFC gold Saturday against red-hot submission specialist Charles Oliveira. Drake Burden offers DFS analysis for all 15 fights on a loaded UFC 269 card.

RotoWire MMA Podcast: UFC 269 First Look

41 days ago

Jon and Jake are back to take an early look at featured fights on the UFC 269 card, including a discussion on fan-favorite Sean O'Malley, who should crack the rankings with another decisive victory.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 46

5 days ago

The UFC makes a long-awaited return this week, which means Cole Shelton is back to run down his favorite bets for the card, including a way to get a better price on a red-hot Giga Chikadze.

MMA Best Bets: Cole's Picks for UFC 269

40 days ago

Cole Shelton is back to offer up his four favorite betting plays for UFC 269, including a parlay that helps get a better price on Sean O'Malley.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 44

48 days ago

The UFC is back at the Apex Center in Las Vegas after taking off the holiday weekend, and Cole Shelton has another four-pack of bets to consider, three of which offer plus-money.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 42 Preview

66 days ago

Chris Olson is back to discuss his favorite DFS plays across multiple platforms, including Felicia Spencer in a fight almost designed to get her back in the win column. It's the weekly MMA Mashup.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 42

68 days ago

A heavyweight slugfest at UFC Vegas 42 leads Cole Shelton to a prop bet paying out more than 5 to 1. Check out his weekly four-pack of bets for the card.

MMA Best Bets: Chris' Picks for UFC 268

73 days ago

Which main card fighter at UFC 268 has underdog value? Chris Olson offers up four bets to consider at this weekend's event, digging deep to find worthy undercard props as well.

MMA Best Bets: Cole's Picks for UFC 268

75 days ago

Cole Shelton is back to provide a four-pack of bets for UFC 268 on Saturday, including a sneaky way to get plus money on the all-action Justin Gaethje.

MMA Best Bets: Chris' Picks for UFC 267

80 days ago

Find out which main-card underdogs Chris Olson is backing at big plus money to help turn UFC 267 into a profitable afternoon at the books.

MMA Best Bets: Cole's Picks for UFC 267

82 days ago

With several big favorites at UFC 267, Cole Shelton recommends stacking some of them up to get better parlay odds in his latest Best Bets column.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 41

89 days ago

It's the last week before back-to-back pay-per-views take center stage in the UFC, but Cole Shelton still has a four-pack of bets to consider Saturday at the UFC Apex.