Top MMA DFS Picks and Strategies for UFC 332
UFC DFS expert picks for this Saturday's UFC 332 card are up, as well as fight-by-fight breakdowns, plus betting and lineup strategy for the entire event. Welcome to Drake's Takes.
UFC Vegas 121 Picks & Career Results:
2026 Overall Picks: 268-126-2
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DFS Lock of the Week: Soldic
Fanduel Captain: Soldic/Talbott
Natalia Silva (20-5-1) v. Cong Wang (10-1-0)
- Height: 5'4" – Reach: 65" – Stance: Southpaw
- Record: 20-5-1 (5 KO/TKO, 7 submissions)
- Fast, technical striker with excellent movement, sharp combinations, and the ability to consistently win exchanges at range
- Difficult to hit cleanly and does a good job maintaining a steady pace without putting herself in bad positions
- Height: 5'6" – Reach: 65" – Stance: Southpaw
- Record: 10-1 (2 KO/TKO, 2 submissions)
- Powerful striker with good timing and a strong kickboxing base who is comfortable standing and trading
- Brings more size and physicality into this matchup and has enough power to make Silva pay if she gets too comfortable
DFS Perspective:
This should be a really fun striking matchup between two high-level fighters. Silva has the speed, movement, and volume advantage, while Wang brings more size and power to the table. I slightly prefer Silva to stay busy, win the cleaner exchanges and avoid the bigger shots from Wang. This should be competitive, but I'll side with Silva to get the win.
UFC 332 Pick: Silva
Payton Talbott (11-1-0) v. Deiveson Figueiredo (25-7-1)
- Height: 5'10" – Reach: 70" – Stance: Switch
- Record: 11-1 (7 KO/TKO, 1 submission)
- Long, aggressive striker who pushes a strong pace and does his best work when he can build combinations behind his jab
- Has shown excellent finishing upside, but this is another significant test against a veteran who has seen just about every style
- Height: 5'5" – Reach: 68" – Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 25-7-1 (9 KO/TKO, 9 submissions)
- Extremely experienced and dangerous everywhere with real power, strong grappling, and a knack for capitalizing on mistakes
- Gives up a lot of size here, but his physicality, timing, and ability to make opponents uncomfortable still make him a difficult matchup
DFS Perspective:
This is a really interesting test for Talbott because Figueiredo is still dangerous enough to punish any mistake. The size and volume should favor Talbott, though, and I think that becomes more noticeable the longer this fight goes. Figueiredo has enough power and grappling to make things interesting early, but I like Talbott to stay busy, use his length and eventually take over. I'll side with Talbott to get the win with solid DFS upside.
UFC 332 Pick: Talbott
King Green (36-17-1) v. Esteban Ribovics (16-3-0)
- Height: 5'10" – Reach: 71" – Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 36-17-1 (13 KO/TKO, 10 submissions)
- Veteran boxer with excellent timing, slick defense, and the ability to frustrate opponents with his movement and hand speed
- Still difficult to deal with when he controls the pace, but his age and mileage make durability more of a concern than it was earlier in his career
- Height: 5'10" – Reach: 69" – Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 16-3 (8 KO/TKO, 5 submissions)
- Aggressive, high-volume striker who is willing to push a hard pace and turn fights into extended exchanges
- Brings more youth and physicality into this matchup and can make things difficult if he forces Green to fight at a pace he does not want
DFS Perspective:
Green can absolutely make this competitive with his boxing and experience, but I like Ribovics to force a much faster pace than Green wants at this stage of his career. The volume and pressure should start to add up, and I trust Ribovics to be the more active fighter throughout. Green is still dangerous enough to punish mistakes, but I'll side with Ribovics to outwork him and get the win.
UFC 332 Pick: Ribovics
Khaos Williams (16-5-0) v. Roberto Soldic (21-4-0)
- Height: 6'0" – Reach: 77" – Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 16-5 (8 KO/TKO, 2 submissions)
- Explosive striker with serious one-shot power who is always dangerous when opponents are willing to exchange in the pocket
- Can be patient at times, but his speed and power make every clean connection meaningful and give him strong finishing upside
- Height: 5'11" – Reach: 74" – Stance: Southpaw
- Record: 21-4 (18 KO/TKO, 1 submission)
- Powerful southpaw with heavy hands, strong pressure, and a very aggressive finishing mindset
- Carries legitimate knockout power in both hands and is most dangerous when he can force opponents backward and make them fight at his pace
DFS Perspective:
This feels like a fight where someone is eventually going to get cracked. Both guys have serious power and enough confidence in their hands to make the exchanges dangerous from the opening bell. Williams has the speed and reach, while Soldic brings more constant pressure and a ridiculous finishing rate. I slightly prefer Soldic to force the action and eventually land the bigger shot, but this is a fight I want exposure to on both sides in GPPs.
UFC 332 Pick: Soldic
Roman Kopylov (15-5-0) v. Ateba Gautier (11-1-0)
- Height: 6'0" – Reach: 75" – Stance: Southpaw
- Record: 15-5 (12 KO/TKO)
- Technical striker with sharp kicks, clean combinations, and the ability to build momentum as fights go deeper
- Has plenty of experience against UFC-level competition, but he will be giving up a significant amount of size and reach in this matchup
- Height: 6'4" – Reach: 81" – Stance: Switch
- Record: 11-1 (9 KO/TKO)
- Huge middleweight with explosive power who has already shown the ability to end fights quickly when opponents give him openings
- Carries a major size advantage here and has won 10 straight, with seven of his nine knockout wins coming in the first round
DFS Perspective:
Kopylov is the more experienced and polished striker, but Gautier's size and power are hard to ignore here. He will have a four-inch height advantage and six inches of reach, which should make it difficult for Kopylov to consistently get into his preferred range. Kopylov is absolutely capable of making this technical and competitive, but I think Gautier's physical advantages eventually become too much. I'll side with Gautier to land the bigger shots and find the finish.
UFC 332 Pick: Gautier
Alden Coria (13-3-0) v. Imanol Rodriguez (7-0-0)
- Height: 5'8" – Reach: 67 – Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 13-3 (5 KO/TKO, 4 submissions)
- More experienced fighter who has been through tougher professional rounds and brings a fairly balanced offensive game
- Comfortable mixing striking with grappling and should have the advantage if this turns into a slower, more tactical fight
- Height: 5'4" – Reach: 64" – Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 7-0 (6 KO/TKO, 1 submission)
- Undefeated prospect with good athleticism and a more aggressive approach on the feet
- Still relatively untested, but his pace and confidence make him dangerous if Coria allows him to dictate the exchanges
DFS Perspective:
There are not many dogs on this card that I really want to get behind, so I am willing to take a shot on Coria here. Rodriguez is dangerous, and Coria absolutely has to avoid getting caught with something big, but Coria has more ways to make this fight uncomfortable. If he can mix his striking with takedowns and control time instead of giving Rodriguez a clean striking fight, I think he has a legitimate path to the upset. I will take the experienced dog and hope the well-rounded approach gets it done.
UFC 332 Pick: Coria
Damian Pinas (10-1-0) v. Andrey Pulyaev (10-5-0)
- Height: 6'1" – Reach: 79" – Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 10-1 (9 KO/TKO, 1 submission)
- Athletic, powerful fighter who has shown good finishing instincts and does his best work when he can dictate the pace early
- Still relatively inexperienced, but has the physical tools to create problems both at range and in more aggressive exchanges
- Height: 6'4" – Reach: 78" – Stance: Southpaw
- Record: 10-5 (6 KO/TKO, 2 submission)
- More experienced fighter who is comfortable in scrappy fights and has seen a wider range of situations professionally
- Can make things competitive if he drags the fight out, but gives up some athleticism and explosiveness in this matchup
DFS Perspective:
I like Pinas here. Pulyaev has the experience advantage, but Pinas brings more athleticism and upside, and I think that becomes the difference. If Pinas can establish himself early and keep Pulyaev from turning this into a slower, grinding fight, he should be able to land the better offense throughout. I will side with Pinas to get the win with some decent DFS upside if he can find the finish.
UFC 332 Pick: Pinas
Marcus McGhee (11-2-0) v. Benardo Sopaj (13-3-0)
- Height: 5'8" – Reach: 69" – Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 11-2 (8 KO/TKO, 1 submission)
- Aggressive striker with fast hands, real power, and a willingness to push the pace when he gets opponents backing up
- Has shown strong finishing upside throughout his career and can create problems quickly if opponents are willing to stand and trade
- Height: 5'6" – Reach: 66" – Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 13-3 (7 KO/TKO, 4 submissions)
- Well-rounded fighter who mixes sharp striking with a solid wrestling and submission game
- Can create offense in multiple areas and has shown the ability to stay dangerous even when fights get messy
DFS Perspective:
This is a really interesting fight because both guys can create offense in different ways. McGhee has the size, reach and power advantage, while Sopaj brings more grappling upside and can make things uncomfortable if he gets inside. I slightly prefer McGhee to use his length, keep the exchanges at range and land the more damaging shots. Sopaj is dangerous enough to make this competitive, but I'll side with McGhee to get the win with solid DFS upside.
UFC 332 Pick: McGhee
Anthony Wint (8-0-0) v. Lucas Armand (6-0-0)
- Height: 5'11" – Reach: 78" – Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 8-0 (5 KO/TKO, 2 submissions)
- Powerful heavyweight who has looked dominant early in fights and has shown he can finish opponents both on the feet and on the ground
- Comes in with considerably more high-level experience and has already proven he can turn small openings into quick finishes
- Height: 6'4" – Reach: N/A – Stance: N/A
- Record: 6-0 (5 KO/TKO)
- Massive heavyweight with serious finishing power who has stopped five of his six professional wins with strikes
- Still very inexperienced and now gets a major step up against an opponent who has already been tested inside the UFC
DFS Perspective:
I have been very high on Wint, and I am not changing that here. Armand has the size and power to make things dangerous, but Wint has looked far more polished and has already shown he can finish fights in multiple ways. I expect Wint to be the faster and more complete fighter, and once he starts landing clean, this could end quickly. Wint profiles as another strong DFS target with big finishing upside.
UFC 332 Pick: Wint
Mick Parkin (10-1-0) v. Johnny Walker (22-10-0)
- Height: 6'4" – Reach: 79" – Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 10-1 (6 KO/TKO, 1 submission)
- Big, physical heavyweight who is comfortable pressing forward and using his size to wear opponents down
- Has shown a solid all-around game, but this is a major test against one of the most explosive and unpredictable fighters in the division
- Height: 6'6" – Reach: 82" – Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 22-10 (17 KO/TKO, 3 submissions)
- Extremely explosive striker with massive power, long-range weapons, and the ability to end a fight from almost anywhere
- Remains one of the most dangerous heavy hitters in the division, but his durability and consistency have always made him difficult to trust
DFS Perspective:
This is Walker's first fight at heavyweight, so I am going to err on the side of caution here. We really have no idea how he is going to look at the new weight or how well he will handle the size and physicality of a true heavyweight like Parkin. Walker is always dangerous enough to end a fight with one clean shot, but there are just too many unknowns for me to trust him. I slightly prefer Parkin to use his size, pressure and more natural heavyweight frame to take over as the fight goes on.
UFC 332 Pick: Parkin
Alexander Hernandez (18-9-0) v. Rafael Dos Anjos (32-17-0)
- Height: 5'9" – Reach: 72" – Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 18-9 (8 KO/TKO, 2 submissions)
- Explosive athlete who does his best work when he can pressure forward, close distance quickly, and force opponents into physical exchanges
- Has plenty of power and wrestling ability, but consistency has always been the biggest issue when fights start getting away from him
- Height: 5'8" – Reach: 70" – Stance: Southpaw
- Record: 32-17 (5 KO/TKO, 11 submissions)
- Extremely experienced and well-rounded with strong clinch work, grappling, and the ability to make opponents fight through uncomfortable positions
- Has seen just about everything throughout his career, but age and mileage are impossible to ignore at this point
DFS Perspective:
This is an interesting fight because Hernandez is clearly the younger and more explosive fighter, while RDA still brings a massive experience and grappling advantage. At this stage, I have a hard time trusting dos Anjos to consistently deal with Hernandez's speed and physicality for three rounds. RDA can absolutely make this ugly if he gets the clinch and grappling going, but I slightly prefer Hernandez to land the more damaging offense and get the win.
UFC 332 Pick: Hernandez
Marvin Vettori (19-9-1) v. Ismail Naurdiev (25-8-0)
- Height: 6'0" – Reach: 74" – Stance: Southpaw
- Record: 19-9-1 (2 KO/TKO, 9 submissions)
- Durable, physical middleweight who is comfortable pressuring forward and mixing striking with clinch work and wrestling
- Has fought elite competition for years and is difficult to put away, but his offense can become predictable when opponents are able to manage the pace
- Height: 5'10" – Reach: 74" – Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 25-8 (13 KO/TKO, 6 submissions)
- Athletic, well-rounded fighter with good speed, solid power, and the ability to create offense in multiple areas
- More dangerous in open space than Vettori and can make things difficult if he is able to avoid prolonged clinch and grappling exchanges
DFS Perspective:
This is another spot where I want to target the dog. Vettori has been through some absolute wars and has fought the best of the best for years, so I am not ready to write him off yet. Naurdiev has the speed and athleticism, but Vettori's pressure, toughness and ability to keep working could make this a much tougher fight than the odds suggest. I can absolutely see Vettori outworking him over three rounds and getting the win.
UFC 332 Pick: Vettori
Jacobe Smith (12-0-0) v. Bruce Whitehead (8-2-0)
- Height: 5'10" – Reach: 72" – Stance: Southpaw
- Record: 12-0 (9 KO/TKO, 1 submission)
- Explosive athlete with a strong wrestling base who has quickly shown that his power is just as dangerous as his grappling
- Has finished all three of his UFC fights and brings massive DFS upside because he can score through takedowns, control, or an early knockout
- Height: 5'11" – Reach: N/A – Stance: Switch
- Record: 8-2 (2 KO/TKO, 3 submissions)
- Physical welterweight with wrestling experience who has finished five of his eight professional wins
- Making his UFC debut on extremely short notice after fighting just 13 days earlier, which is a brutal spot against one of the division's better prospects
DFS Perspective:
This looks like another smash spot for Smith. Whitehead is stepping into his UFC debut on extremely short notice against an undefeated fighter who has already looked dominant at this level. Smith has the wrestling to completely control this fight, but he has also shown enough power that he does not need to grind out a decision to put up a huge score. I expect Smith to overwhelm Whitehead early and once again be one of the strongest DFS plays on the card.
UFC 332 Pick: Smith
Court McGee (22-14-0) v. Eric Nolan (8-5-0)
- Height: 5'11" – Reach: 75" – Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 22-14 (3 KO/TKO, 8 submissions)
- Durable veteran who relies on pressure, cardio, and a grinding style built around clinch work and wrestling
- Rarely brings huge finishing upside, but he can make fights ugly and win minutes by forcing opponents to work for all three rounds
- Height: 6'2" – Reach: 74" – Stance: Orthodox
- Record: 8-5 (4 KO/TKO, 2 submissions)
- More athletic fighter who should have the speed advantage and will want to keep this fight from turning into a prolonged grind
- Still relatively inexperienced at this level and could struggle if McGee is able to consistently force clinch and wrestling exchanges
DFS Perspective:
This is not a fight I love for DFS. McGee has made a career out of dragging opponents into ugly, exhausting fights, and Nolan is going to have to prove he can stay composed through that kind of pressure. I slightly prefer McGee's experience and ability to outwork opponents over three rounds, but the ceiling feels limited unless the wrestling produces a lot of control time. I lean McGee, but this is probably a fight I am not forcing into many builds.
UFC 332 Pick: McGee
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FANDUEL MMA SCORING RULES
Moves Scoring
Significant Strikes = 0.6 pts
Takedown = 6 pts
Knockdown = 12 pts
Submission Attempt = 5 pts
Fight Conclusion Bonuses
1st Round Win = 100 pts
2nd Round Win = 75 pts
3rd Round Win = 50 pts
4th Round Win = 35 pts
5th Round Win = 25 pts
Decision Win = 20 pts
Scoring Notes
- Significant Strikes are distance strikes or clinch/ground strikes that are considered "power strikes" by official scorers.
- A knockdown is awarded to a fighter who knocks his/her opponent down due to debilitation for what the official scorers consider a substantial time.
DRAFTKINGS MMA SCORING RULES
Moves Scoring
Strikes: +0.2 pts
Significant Strikes (SS): +0.2 pts
Control Time: +0.03 pts/Second
Takedown (TD): +5 pts
Reversal/Sweep (REV): +5 pts
Knockdown (KD): +10 pts
Fight Conclusion Bonuses
1st Round Win (1rW+): +90 pts
2nd Round Win (2rW+): +70 pts
3rd Round Win (3rW+): +45 pts
4th Round Win (4rW+): +40 pts
5th Round Win (5rW+): +40 pts
Decision Win (WBD+): +30 pts
Quick Win Bonus: +25 pts
(fight is finished in 60 seconds or less)
Scoring Notes
- Significant Strikes are any distance strikes or clinch/ground strikes that are considered "power strikes" by official scorers.
- A Significant Strike will count as both a strike and a significant strike and be worth 0.4 points in total.
- Control Time is the time spent in the dominant position on the ground or in the clinch. +0.03 points are awarded per second.
- A Knockdown is awarded to a fighter who knocks his/her opponent down due to debilitation for what the official scorers consider an appreciable time.
- A Quick Win Bonus is awarded to the winning fighter if they win in the first round in 60 seconds or less.
