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Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Costa vs Vettori

Plenty of profitable opportunities at UFC Vegas 41 on Saturday, and Drake Burden is back to walk you through a card otherwise clouded by last-minute shakeups. Drake breaks down every matchup.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 41

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.

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RotoWire MMA Podcast: UFC 267 Preview

Yesterday

What do you do with the big favorites at UFC 267? Jake and Jon get you started by breaking down the main card fights and ranking their favorite plays for the UFC's upcoming trip to Fight Island.

DraftKings MMA: UFC 267 Preview

Yesterday

Will the Polish Power of Jan Blachowicz come through Saturday afternoon? Or will veteran Glover Teixeira, with a recent history of upsets, lay claim to the belt? Jon Litterine breaks down UFC 267 on DraftKings.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Costa vs Vettori

6 days ago

Plenty of profitable opportunities at UFC Vegas 41 on Saturday, and Drake Burden is back to walk you through a card otherwise clouded by last-minute shakeups. Drake breaks down every matchup.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 41

7 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.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 41 Preview

7 days ago

Marvin Vettori looks to avenge his loss to the middleweight champion and start a new winning streak against Paulo Costa on Saturday in Las Vegas. Jon Litterine breaks it down on DraftKings.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 40 Preview

12 days ago

Fight fans will be treated to a 10-pack of fights Saturday at the APEX center, with a featherweight clash headlining the evening and several big-name veterans setting the stage. Chris Olson breaks it down.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Ladd vs Dumont

13 days ago

Drake Burden is back to highlight the strengths and weakness of all 22 fighters set to compete Saturday at UFC Vegas 40, offering insight that can be applied to both DFS and betting.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 40

14 days ago

Another fight card is on tap Saturday in Las Vegas, which means opportunities are back to cash bets in a variety of ways. Cole Shelton offers up his weekly plays for UFC Vegas 40.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 40 Preview

14 days ago

Aspen Ladd moves up a weight class on short notice to headline UFC Vegas 40 on Saturday. Jon Litterine returns to make his picks and break down the key fights.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 39 Preview

19 days ago

A 10-pack of fights is on tap in Las Vegas on Saturday, which means Chris Olson is back for his weekly MMA Mashup, where he highlights top plays and strategy across multiple DFS sites.

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 266

34 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

42 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

70 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

82 days ago

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

RotoWire Staff Picks: UFC 265

83 days ago

Only one unanimous selection among the RotoWire team for UFC 265 -- but it's absolutely not who you think it might be. Check out the crew's main card picks.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 32

98 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

105 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

111 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

139 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

169 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 MMA Podcast: UFC 267 Preview

Yesterday

What do you do with the big favorites at UFC 267? Jake and Jon get you started by breaking down the main card fights and ranking their favorite plays for the UFC's upcoming trip to Fight Island.

DraftKings MMA: UFC 267 Preview

Yesterday

Will the Polish Power of Jan Blachowicz come through Saturday afternoon? Or will veteran Glover Teixeira, with a recent history of upsets, lay claim to the belt? Jon Litterine breaks down UFC 267 on DraftKings.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Costa vs Vettori

6 days ago

Plenty of profitable opportunities at UFC Vegas 41 on Saturday, and Drake Burden is back to walk you through a card otherwise clouded by last-minute shakeups. Drake breaks down every matchup.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 41 Preview

7 days ago

Marvin Vettori looks to avenge his loss to the middleweight champion and start a new winning streak against Paulo Costa on Saturday in Las Vegas. Jon Litterine breaks it down on DraftKings.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 40 Preview

12 days ago

Fight fans will be treated to a 10-pack of fights Saturday at the APEX center, with a featherweight clash headlining the evening and several big-name veterans setting the stage. Chris Olson breaks it down.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Ladd vs Dumont

13 days ago

Drake Burden is back to highlight the strengths and weakness of all 22 fighters set to compete Saturday at UFC Vegas 40, offering insight that can be applied to both DFS and betting.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 40 Preview

14 days ago

Aspen Ladd moves up a weight class on short notice to headline UFC Vegas 40 on Saturday. Jon Litterine returns to make his picks and break down the key fights.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 39 Preview

19 days ago

A 10-pack of fights is on tap in Las Vegas on Saturday, which means Chris Olson is back for his weekly MMA Mashup, where he highlights top plays and strategy across multiple DFS sites.

Drake's Takes: UFC Fight Night Dern vs Rodriguez

20 days ago

Arguably the best female grappler in the UFC takes the stage Saturday on a 10-fight card. Drake Burden is back to profile each fighter and offer DFS tips for UFC Vegas 39.

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 39 Preview

21 days ago

Mackenzie Dern looks to elevate herself past "prospect" status against a game opponent this Saturday in Las Vegas. Jon Litterine breaks down the key fights on DraftKings and makes his picks.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 41

7 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.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 40

14 days ago

Another fight card is on tap Saturday in Las Vegas, which means opportunities are back to cash bets in a variety of ways. Cole Shelton offers up his weekly plays for UFC Vegas 40.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 39

21 days ago

Can Phil Hawes add another finish to his unbeaten UFC record this Saturday in Las Vegas? Cole Shelton returns to offer four plays at the sportsbook for UFC Vegas 39.

The MMA Mashup: UFC Vegas 38 Preview

26 days ago

A 13-fight card offers many different ways to get involved in the action, but what's the best way to play? Chris Olson breaks down the bouts across five different platforms in this edition of the MMA Mashup.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 38

28 days ago

While prospect Aspen Ladd may come at a high price tag Saturday, Cole Shelton returns for his weekly betting column, offering up a parlay that will help bettors get a far superior number.

MMA Best Bets: Chris' Picks for UFC 266

33 days ago

While the results haven't gone Dan Hooker's way of late, his level of competition has been stellar. Is a bounce back overdue? Chris Olson offers up four bets for UFC 266 on Saturday.

MMA Best Bets: Cole's Picks for UFC 266

35 days ago

Can Curtis Blaydes get back on track Saturday at UFC 266? Cole Shelton returns for the first of two betting columns this week on RotoWire, featuring a favorite, an underdog a prop and a parlay.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 36

56 days ago

Despite losing three out of four, is Darren Till live for a knockout Saturday as the betting favorite at the Apex center? Cole Shelton returns to offer four of his favorite bets at UFC Vegas 26.

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 35

63 days ago

Cole Shelton is back for his weekly roundup of bets for UFC Vegas 34. Despite moving up a weight class, Cole likes former lightweight contender Kevin Lee to wrestle his way to victory as a favorite.

MMA Best Bets: Cole's Picks for UFC 265

83 days ago

Jose Aldo will take the Octagon for Saturday's co-main event at UFC 265, entering as a slight betting favorite. Cole Shelton breaks down how he's going to attack this fight (and more) at the sportsbooks.