Fight IQ: UFC 279 Preview, Chimaev vs Diaz

Chris rejoins Shaun and Joe for a breakdown of every fight on the UFC 279 card FRIDAY NIGHT at 8 PM EST. Can Nate Diaz spark the imaginations of fans, or will Khamzat Chimaev continue his march toward UFC gold?
Fight IQ: UFC 279 Preview, Chimaev vs Diaz

Mark your calendar FRIDAY, 8 PM ET for the LIVE Fight IQ UFC 279 Preview! Chris Olson makes his long-awaited return alongside Joe and Shaun for an in-depth breakdown of the event on the RotoWire MMA YouTube channel. The crew will discuss the best DFS value plays, cash locks, and GPP darts to give players the best chance at a profitable night. Khamzat Chimaev is expected to roll past his opponent in the Main Event, but Nate Diaz has a nasty habit of upsetting applecarts, and he will look to use his boxing and high-level jujitsu to leave a lasting impression for the final fight of his UFC contract. Make sure to join the boys in LIVE CHAT to have all your questions answered.

Meet the Hosts:

Chris Olson: MMA Contributor at RotoWire. In addition to ranting on "Fight IQ, presented by RotoWire" Chris also writes about  DFS Baseball and MMA fight recaps. Follow him on Twitter at @RealChrisOlson.

Joe "SunTszu": Known more commonly by his Twitter handle @SunTszu, Joe is a Hedge Fund Executive by day and a high-volume DFS player by night. He is a 2x "Bracket Challenge" & "Gotham qualifier, who is currently ranked 13th in DFS MMA. You can also find him as one of the original contributors to "Fight IQ, presented by RotoWire." He is also a co-creator of the "Creating Alpha in DFS" podcast.

@Sniper_DFS: The host and lead instigator of "Fight IQ, presented by RotoWire." @Sniper_DFS also appears on the LoudMouth MMA podcast and contributes soccer content to DFS Army. The Sniper is a 6x DraftKings Qualifier.

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The author(s) of this article may play in daily fantasy contests including – but not limited to – games that they have provided recommendations or advice on in this article. In the course of playing in these games using their personal accounts, it's possible that they will use players in their lineups or other strategies that differ from the recommendations they have provided above. The recommendations in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of RotoWire. Christopher Olson plays in daily fantasy contests using the following accounts: DraftKings: Sommerset, FanDuel: Christop, Yahoo: Martins.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Christopher Olson writes DFS articles and blogs for a variety of sports including MLB, NFL and MMA. Follow him on Twitter @RealChrisOlson
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