First Strike: VSiN's UFC Betting Podcast

UFC 327 Bets & Predictions | Jiri Prochazka vs Carlos Ulberg | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 17:21:34 +0000

First Strike is back with a full betting preview of UFC 327, headlined by a vacant Light Heavyweight Championship clash between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg.

Hosts Dave Ross (@drosssports) and Rob Moreno (@TheRobbeo) break down the card with picks, model projections, and betting insights to get you ready for fight night.

🏆 Prochazka vs Ulberg title fight breakdown

📊 Model-driven picks and projections

💰 Betting angles across the UFC 327 card

🎯 Value spots and strategy heading into the weekend

Whether you’re betting the fights or just looking for sharper analysis, First Strike has you covered.

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Rob Moreno — @TheRobbeo

Chapters:
00:00 - First Strike!
01:21 - UFC 327 Betting Preview
25:38 - Wrap Up

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UFC Vegas 115 Picks & Predictions | Renato Moicano vs Chris Duncan Betting Preview | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:54:24 +0000

First Strike is back with a full betting preview of UFC Vegas 115, headlined by Renato Moicano vs Chris Duncan.

Hosts Dave Ross (@drosssports) and Rob Moreno (@TheRobbeo) are joined by Doug Vazquez (@dougdoesfights) to break down the card with picks, model projections, and betting insights.

On this episode:

👊 Moicano vs Duncan main event breakdown

📊 Model-driven picks and projections

💰 Betting angles across the UFC Vegas 115 card

🎯 Value spots to target heading into fight night

Plus, the debut of a new segment:

👀 “First Look” — an early glance at upcoming fights and betting opportunities to get ahead of the market.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome To First Strike

00:22 - Doug Vazquez joins the show

02:02 - Breaking down UFC Vegas 115

11:10 - Best Bets for UFC Vegas 115

28:45 - The debut of "First Look"

35:04 - Wrap Up

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UFC Seattle Bets & Predictions | Israel Adesanya vs Joe Pyfer | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:56:36 +0000

First Strike is back with a full betting preview of UFC Seattle, headlined by a high-profile matchup between Israel Adesanya and Joe Pyfer.

Hosts Dave Ross (@drosssports) and Rob Moreno (@TheRobbeo) are joined by Shane Thurston (@ShaneJustWinBet) to break down the card with picks, model projections, and betting insights.

🥊 Adesanya vs Pyfer main event breakdown

📊 Model-driven picks and projections

💰 Betting angles across the UFC Seattle card

🎯 Where the value sits heading into fight night

Whether you’re betting the fights or just looking for sharper analysis, First Strike gets you ready for the weekend.
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Chapters
01:00 - Welcome to First Strike

01:27 - Shane Thurston Joins The Show

02:00 - Main Event; Israel Adesanya vs Joe Pyfer

06:53 - Alexa Grasso vs Maycee Barber

10:15 - Niko Price vs Michael Chiesa

13:50 - Casey O'Neill vs Gabriella Fernandes

17:40 - Rob Moreno Joins

18:23 - Line movement on O'Neill vs Fernandes

22:21 - Risk Terrance McKinney as a favorite?

25:00 - Is The Future Now for Barber?

30:56 - Is The Last StyleBender broken?

39:54 - Mailbag Question

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UFC London Picks & Predictions | Evloev vs Murphy + Best Bets | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:58:19 +0000

First Strike is back with a full betting preview of UFC London, headlined by a clash of undefeated featherweights as Movsar Evloev takes on Lerone Murphy.

Hosts Dave Ross (@drosssports) and Rob Moreno (@TheRobbeo) are joined by Jordan Sherwood (@WoodonESPN1000) to break down the card with picks, model projections, and betting insights.

🥊 Evloev vs Murphy — battle of the unbeaten

📊 Model-driven picks and projections

💰 Best betting angles across the UFC London card

🔍 Where the value sits heading into fight night

With two undefeated fighters colliding in the main event, the guys discuss how to approach a matchup where something has to give.

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00:00 - UFC London

00:24 - Jordan Sherwood Joins The Show

01:58 - Evloev vs Murphy Preview

05:43 - Co-Main Event

06:44 - Can MVP get the KO?

08:25 - UFC London Props and 'Dogs

13:20 - Rob Moreno jumps in!

14:40 - Dolidze vs CLD Insights

19:40 - Venom Page vs Patterson Bets

25:15 - Main Event Breakdown

33:30 - Wrap Up

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UFC Vegas 114 Betting Preview | Josh Emmett vs Kevin Vallejos | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:34:44 +0000

First Strike is back with a full betting preview of UFC Vegas 114, headlined by Josh Emmett vs Kevin Vallejos with Amanda Lemos vs Gillian Robertson in the co-main event.

Hosts Dave Ross (@drosssports) and Rob Moreno (@TheRobbeo) break down the card with picks, model predictions, and betting angles for the weekend’s fights.

On this episode:

📊 Model projections and betting insights

🥊 Emmett vs Vallejos main event breakdown

🔥 Lemos vs Robertson co-main analysis

🎯 Value spots and potential betting angles across the card

The guys also take an early look ahead at some of the sport’s biggest upcoming events, including Rousey vs Carano and the highly anticipated UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House.

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00:00 Welcome to First Strike!

02:58 Analyzing Charles Oliveira's Fight Performance

05:57 Josh Emmett vs. Kevin Vallejos: A Betting Perspective

08:54 Co-Main Event: Gillian Robertson vs. Amanda Lemos Breakdown

12:04 Eryk Anders vs. Brad Tavares: A Clash of Aging Fighters

15:11 Chris Curtis: The Not-So-Action Action Man

17:57 Model Performance and Recent Betting Trends

20:57 Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano: A Comeback Story

24:03 Freedom 250: Upcoming Fights and Expectations

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UFC 326 Betting Preview | Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira BMF Championship | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 18:50:46 +0000

First Strike is back with a full betting preview of UFC 326, featuring a massive BMF Championship showdown between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira.

Hosts Dave Ross (@drosssports) and Rob Moreno (@TheRobbeo) are joined by Reed Kuhn (@Fightnomics) to break down the card from a betting perspective, diving into matchup dynamics, analytics, and model predictions ahead of fight night.

On this episode:

📊 Data-driven insights with Reed Kuhn

🥊 Holloway vs Oliveira BMF title fight breakdown

💰 Betting angles and market value

🎯 Model predictions across the card

Whether you’re betting the fights or just want sharper analysis heading into UFC 326, First Strike gets you ready for fight night.

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00:00 - UFC 326

01:10 - BMF Championship Preview

08:40 - Sumudaerji vs Jesus Aguilar Preview

10:57 - Drew Dober takes on Michael Johnson

13:10 - Co-Main Preview: Borralho vs RDR

16:27 - Rob Moreno joins the show

18:17 - Long Xiao vs Cody Garbrandt Prediction

22:30 - Robocop vs The Hulk Rematch

26:45 - Model Prediction on Johnson vs Dober

30:14 - Main Event Time!

40:00 - UFC 326 Modelo Update

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UFC Mexico: Brandon Moreno vs Lone'er Kavanagh | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:49:31 +0000

First Strike is back with a full betting preview of UFC Mexico, headlined by Brandon Moreno vs Lone’er Kavanagh.

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are joined by Dan Vreeland (@GumbyVreeland) to break down the card from a betting perspective, diving into model projections, matchup dynamics, and where the value might lie heading into fight night.

📊 Model-driven predictions

💰 Betting angles across the card

🧠 Moreno vs Kavanagh breakdown

🎯 Spots worth targeting (and avoiding)

Whether you’re looking for sharp analysis or actionable betting insight, First Strike gets you ready for UFC Mexico.

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00:00 - Welcome Back

01:13 - Previewing Brandon Moreno vs Lone’er Kavanagh

05:53 - A look at Marlon Vera vs David Martinez

08:00 - Expect Fireworks in Daniel Zellhuber vs King Green

10:00 - Diving Deeper in UFC Mexico

11:10 - Ailin Perez vs Macy Chiasson

14:44 - Identifying some Prelim plays

18:19 - Welcome back Rob Moreno

20:38 - Extracting value out of Zellhuber vs Green

24:26 - A close look at Ailin Perez vs Macy Chiasson

28:06 - Advice from the data

31:16 - Main Event Model Predictions

37:44 - Wrap Up

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UFC HOUSTON : Strickland vs Hearnandez

bill@vsin.com (Dave Ross, Lou Finocchiaro) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:29:26 +0000

The transition to Paramount Plus has made UFC more accessible.
Viewers are willing to overlook some technical glitches for lower costs.
The UFC is actively promoting finishes in fights.
Strickland's fighting style may lead to a decision rather than a finish.
There is value in betting on both Ege and Medich in their respective fights.
Strickland's experience may give him an edge in the fight against Hernandez.
Ronda Rousey's return is seen as a money grab rather than a serious comeback.
The undercard features intriguing matchups that could surprise viewers.
The importance of matchmaking in the UFC is highlighted by recent trends.
Historical figures like Joe Frazier are essential to understanding the sport's legacy.

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UFC Vegas 113 Betting Preview | Mario Bautista vs Vinicius Oliveira Picks & Predictions | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 19:11:11 +0000

First Strike is back with a full betting breakdown of UFC Vegas 113, live from the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

Hosts Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are joined by Kyle Anthony (@KyleAnthonyUFC) to dive into bets, model predictions, and market reads for a card headlined by Mario Bautista vs Vinicius Oliveira.

📊 Model-driven fight projections

💰 Betting angles and value spots

🧠 How the numbers shape this week’s card

🔍 What bettors should (and shouldn’t) be targeting at the Apex

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00:00 — Cold Open / Hook

00:12 — Show Open Animation

00:20 — Introduction & Early Predictions

01:24 — Analyzing the Paramount Plus Experience

02:56 — Fight Card Breakdown: Bautista vs. Oliveira

06:32 — Nurmagomedov vs. Basharat: Tactical Breakdown

10:15 — Horiguchi vs. Albazi: Clash of Styles

13:26 — Final Thoughts & Upcoming Fights

13:39 — UFC Betting Outlook & Upcoming Events

14:29 — Paramount Plus Experience & Early Season Insights

16:54 — Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira Analysis

22:05 — Cong Wang Comeback & Fight Breakdown

27:03 — Jean Matsumoto vs. Farid Basharat

31:26 — Sean Strickland vs. Fluffy Hernandez Preview

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UFC 325 Betting Preview: Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:43:04 +0000

The UFC calendar rolls on with another massive title fight — and First Strike is back to break it all down.

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are joined by Reed Kuhn (@Fightnomics) to preview UFC 325, headlined by Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes. The crew digs into the numbers, betting markets, and stylistic matchups that matter most as the title picture continues to evolve.

On this episode:

📊 Analytical breakdowns with Reed Kuhn

💰 Betting angles, market movement & value spots

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00:00 — Dave Ross welcomes Reed Kuhn back to First Strike

00:39 — Reed Kuhn on Fightnomics fundamentals & evolving UFC models

02:06 — Where to find the Fightnomics book in 2026

03:36 — The Paramount+ era: does it change UFC analytics?

05:06 — UFC 325 Main Event: Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2

07:22 — Finish potential, totals movement & betting angles (Volk vs Lopes)

08:17 — Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint Denis breakdown

10:42 — Totals talk & live-bet considerations (BSD fight)

11:37 — Mauricio Ruffy vs Rafael Fiziev model breakdown

13:31 — Decision prop talk & stylistic matchup notes
14:28 — Transition: Rob Moreno joins next

15:08 — Rob Moreno joins: how El Modelo was inspired by Fightnomics

15:29 — Why MMA modeling “clicked” compared to team sports

16:55 — VSiN Pro subscriber promo + upcoming betting calendar

17:46 — Super Bowl betting guide plug

18:05 — Ruffy vs Fiziev: over 2.5, toughness & finishing paths

21:19 — Benoit Saint Denis vs Dan Hooker: age, recency & model lean

24:42 — Round prop (1.5) discussion & BSD finish angle

26:15 — Alternate unders & BSD by finish

26:41 — Junior Tafa vs Billy Elekana: model fade & parlay angle

28:58 — Under 7.5 correlation & finish math

29:40 — Main Event breakdown: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2

30:25 — Why Rob is backing this fighter at the current price

33:38 — Totals repopulated (4.5): correlated betting angles

35:03 — If Lopes wins: wrestling adjustments & path to victory

35:34 — Final thoughts, subscribe reminder & sign-off

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UFC 324 Betting Preview: Pimblett vs Gaethje + O’Malley vs Yadong | El Modelo Picks | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:41:42 +0000

The UFC is back — and First Strike kicks off the Paramount era with a full betting preview of UFC 324, headlined by Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title.

Dave Ross is joined by Jordan Sherwood to break down early plays and angles (including the “Silva & Silva” parlay and a live dog look at Derrick Lewis), and Rob Moreno (“El Modelo”) is in for model projections and market reads.

Plus: what the “Paramount era” means for pacing, finishes, and presentation.

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2026 Betting Tips, Futures Market & UFC 324 Preview | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:45:25 +0000

First episode of the new year!

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno return to First Strike with a look ahead to 2026 — including UFC betting tips for the year, a peek into the futures market, and an early conversation around UFC 324. Joined this week by special guest Lou Finocchiaro!

From long-term betting strategy to division outlooks and early market edges, the crew sets the tone for another big year on First Strike.

Programming note: We recorded this episode before the news broke that Kayla Harrison is out of next week’s fight against Amanda Nuñes due to injury.

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2025 Year in Review: Biggest Upsets, Fighter of the Year & What’s Next in '26

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:30:37 +0000

The curtain closes on 2025 with a special year-end episode of VSiN's First Strike.

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno look back on the biggest moments from the UFC betting year — including the biggest upsets, fighter of the year, and their favorite moments from a wild 2025 season.

The crew also gives a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026, including the return of a special guest to kick off the new year.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in, listened, and rode with us all year. We’ll see you in 2026. 👊

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UFC Vegas 112 Betting Preview ft. Kyle Anthony (@KyleAnthonyUFC) | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:32:25 +0000

It’s the final event of 2025, and VSiN's First Strike is here with a full betting breakdown of UFC Vegas 112 👊

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are joined by Kyle Anthony (@KyleAnthonyUFC) to preview a fun end-of-year fight card headlined by Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape.

From sharp angles to model projections, the crew breaks down the slate and delivers everything bettors need heading into the year’s last UFC event.

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First Strike | UFC 323 Betting Preview ft. Zayd Hussein & Nick Kalikas

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 19:03:27 +0000

It’s the final PPV of the year, and VSiN's First Strike is here with a massive UFC 323 Betting Preview 🔥

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno break down a championship-stacked card featuring two title fights:

🏆 Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan — Bantamweight Title

🏆 Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van — Flyweight Title

This week, the crew is joined by two standout guests with sharp betting insights

🔹 Zayd Hussein (@Zayd__Hussein) & Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds)

Get your full card analysis, best bets, “El Modelo” predictions, and all the angles you need for the biggest PPV of the year.

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First Strike | UFC Qatar Betting Preview ft. Dan Vreeland (@GumbyVreeland)

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:26:24 +0000

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno return with a brand-new episode of First Strike, breaking down this weekend’s UFC Qatar card — headlined by Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker.

This week’s guest, Dan Vreeland (@GumbyVreeland), joins the show to dive into some deep matchup dynamics, sharp betting angles, and where “El Modelo” finds value ahead of fight night.

The crew goes deep on everything you need before placing your bets on UFC Qatar.

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UFC 322 Betting Preview ft. Reed Kuhn (@Fightnomics)

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are back for a massive episode of First Strike, breaking down UFC 322, featuring two championship fights! 👊

🏆 Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title

🏆 Valentina Shevchenko vs Zhang Weili for the flyweight title

Analytics expert Reed Kuhn (@Fightnomics) joins the show to dive into the data, model projections, and key betting angles for one of the biggest cards of the year.

From sharp favorites to live underdogs, get the complete breakdown before you bet on UFC 322.

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First Strike | UFC Vegas 111 Betting Preview ft. Doug Vazquez (Sports Illustrated)

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 18:42:09 +0000

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are back with another episode of VSiN's First Strike, previewing UFC Vegas 111 with special guest Doug Vazquez (Sports Illustrated).

The crew breaks down the full fight card, including the main event — Gabriel Bonfim vs Randy Brown — and where “El Modelo” finds value across the slate. Plus, a candid discussion on the Isaac Dulgarian gambling scandal from last weekend’s event and what it means for bettors and the sport moving forward.

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First Strike | UFC Vegas 110 Betting Preview ft. Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA)

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:35:44 +0000

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno return for another edition of VSiN's First Strike, breaking down the UFC Vegas 110 card with special guest Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA).

This week’s main event features Steve Garcia vs David Onama, and the crew dives deep into the matchup, betting angles, and how “El Modelo” lines up with the odds. From sharp favorites to sneaky underdogs, get the analysis you need before placing your bets this weekend.

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First Strike | UFC 321 Betting Preview ft. Reed Kuhn (@Fightnomics)

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +0000

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are back with another episode of First Strike, delivering a full UFC 321 betting preview with analytics expert Reed Kuhn (@Fightnomics).

This week’s card features two championship fights:

🏆 Tom Aspinall defends the heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane

🏆 Mackenzie Dern meets Virna Jandiroba for the vacant strawweight belt

The crew breaks down every angle — data-driven insights, betting predictions, and where “El Modelo” aligns with the odds.

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First Strike | UFC Vancouver Betting Preview ft. James Lynch (@LynchOnSports)

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:01:22 +0000

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are back for another episode of First Strike, breaking down UFC Vancouver with special guest James Lynch (@LynchOnSports). Headlined by Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen in a middleweight battle!

The crew takes a deep dive into the fight card — breaking down matchups, betting angles, and where “El Modelo” sees value ahead of fight night. From sharp favorites to live underdogs, get everything you need to prep for Saturday’s fights.

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First Strike | UFC Rio Betting Preview: Charles Oliveira vs Mateusz Gamrot ft. Dan Vreeland

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 17:25:00 +0000

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno return with another action-packed episode of First Strike, delivering your full UFC Rio betting preview — headlined by Charles Oliveira vs Mateusz Gamrot.

This week, they’re joined by Dan Vreeland (@GumbyVreeland) to break down the entire card from Rio de Janeiro, including home-crowd edges, live underdogs, and where “El Modelo” finds betting value across the matchups.

From main event insights to sneaky props, get the sharp analysis you need before Saturday’s fights.

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First Strike | UFC 320 Betting Preview ft. Reed Kuhn

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 16:33:27 +0000

It’s a massive fight week, and First Strike is here with your full UFC 320 betting preview!

Dave Ross (@drosssports) and Rob Moreno (@TheRobbeo) are joined by the godfather of MMA analytics, Reed Kuhn (@Fightnomics), to break down Saturday’s card headlined by two title fights:

Main Event: Magomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira

Co-Main: Merab Dvalishvili vs Cory Sandhagen

From data-driven insights to best bets, the crew covers everything you need to know before placing your wagers on UFC 320.

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First Strike | UFC Perth Reactions, UFC 320 First Look & Special Announcement

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:07:01 +0000

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are back with a brand-new episode of VSiN's First Strike! This week, the crew reacts to all the action from UFC Perth, including Carlos Ulberg dominant victory over Dominick Reyes, and what the results mean moving forward.

Then it’s time to turn the page to UFC 320, featuring two massive title fights. Get the early storylines, key matchups, and what to watch as fight week approaches.

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UFC Perth Betting Preview ft. Dan Vreeland

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:30:00 +0000

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno return with a brand-new episode of VSiN's First Strike, joined this week by special guest Dan Vreeland (@GumbyVreeland). The crew delivers a full betting preview of UFC Perth, headlined by Carlos Ulberg vs. Dominick Reyes.

From fading favorites to analyzing strength of schedule, the team breaks down where “El Modelo” finds value across the card — plus Dan’s insights on the matchups you can’t afford to miss.

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UFC Perth Betting Preview: Carlos Ulberg vs Dominick Reyes

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:30:00 +0000

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are back with another edition of First Strike, breaking down the full card for UFC Perth, headlined by Carlos Ulberg vs. Dominick Reyes.

This week, the crew takes a hard look at fading some favorites, digging into strength of schedule, and highlighting where “El Modelo” sees value across the lineup. And yes… Rob owes an apology to at least one Tafa brother.

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Noche UFC Recap + UFC Perth Look Ahead

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:12:49 +0000

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno return to First Strike to recap all the action from Noche UFC, headlined by Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva. The crew recaps the key results, betting takeaways, and how “El Modelo” performed on fight night.

Then it’s time to look ahead to UFC Perth, where Carlos Ulberg meets Dominick Reyes in a high-stakes main event. Get the early storylines and matchup insights before fight week begins.

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First Strike Friday: Noche UFC Betting Breakdown

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are back with a loaded episode of First Strike, joined this week by special guest Jordan Sherwood. The crew dives into a full betting preview of Noche UFC, headlined by Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva.

From moneylines to props, get the sharpest analysis and the team’s best bets for Saturday night. Plus, don’t miss the debut of First Strike’s first game show — adding a brand-new twist to fight week.

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First Strike Monday: Noche UFC Look Ahead

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 15:17:15 +0000

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are back on First Strike to recap the action from UFC Paris.

How did "El Modelo" stack up against the odds.

Then, it’s time to turn the page to Noche UFC, where Diego Lopes and Jean Silva headline this Saturday’s card. Get the early storylines, matchup insights, and what to watch for as we gear up for another week of UFC betting action.

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First Strike Friday: UFC Paris Full Betting Breakdown

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 15:28:48 +0000

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno return with a full betting preview of UFC Paris, headlined by Nassourdine Imavov vs. Caio Borralho. This time, they’re joined by special guest Britton Hess, bringing fresh perspective and analysis to the card.

From moneylines to props, the crew dives deep into the numbers, highlights the best betting opportunities, and explores where “El Modelo” lines up with the odds.

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First Strike Returns | UFC Paris Look Ahead

bill@vsin.com (VSiN) — Mon, 1 Sep 2025 15:29:35 +0000

First Strike is back!

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno kick off the return of First Strike by introducing the show’s new format and your weekly home for UFC betting insights. In this re-debut episode, the team explains “El Modelo” — the analytical model driving fight picks — and teases what’s ahead for UFC Paris, headlined by Nassourdine Imavov vs. Caio Borralho.

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UFC 298 Betting Preview | Headlined by Alex Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000

UFC 298 comes in with a STACKED card. It's all headlined by the potential P4P GOAT, Alexander Volkanovski, as he defends the Featherweight Title against undefeated Ilia Topuria!

Dave Ross is joined this week by Reed Kuhn, Lou Finocchiaro, Nick Dais, and Jordan Sherwood. All the fight analysis and betting breakdowns you need is all here on this weeks First Strike!

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UFC Vegas 86 Betting Preview | Headlined by Jack Hermansson vs Joe Pyfer | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 6 Feb 2024 23:30:00 +0000

UFC is ready to go for Super Bowl weekend as Jack Hermansson faces Joe Pyfer in a middleweight five round main event.

Dave Ross is joined by Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, Zayd Hussein, & Reed Kuhn to deliver all the betting analysis you need before watching the fights!

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UFC Vegas 85 Betting Preview: Headlined by Roman Dolidze vs Nassourdine Imavov | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:30:00 +0000

UFC returns with UFC Vegas 85 this Saturday!

Roman Dolidze meets Nassourdine Imavov in the middleweight division for a potential 5 round fight!

Dave Ross is joined by Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, Zayd Hussein, and Reed Kuhn to break down the fights to deliver all the analysis you need!

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UFC 297 Betting Preview | Headlined by Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 23:30:00 +0000

The first UFC pay per view is here with TWO title fights.

First, the vacant Women's Banatamweight championship is up for grabs as Raquel Pennington faces off against Mayra Bueno Silva in the co-main event.

And in the MAIN EVENT, Sean Strickland defends his Middleweight title against Dricus Du Plessis.

Dave Ross and crew deliver all the fight analysis you need before locking in those bets for this Saturdays UFC 297 event.

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UFC Vegas 84 Headlined by Magomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker | First Strike Returns!!

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 9 Jan 2024 23:30:00 +0000

The return of First Strike!!! We are back and ready to go for 2024!!!

UFC Fight Night goes down this Saturday, headlined by a Light Heavyweight match between number 3 ranked Magomed Ankalaev versus number 7 ranked Johnny Walker!!

Dave Ross is ready to go and we have a classic lineup for the show today. Dave is joined by Dan Vreeland, Jordan Sherwood, Lou Finocchiaro, and Reed Kuhn.

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UFC 296 Betting Preview: Headlined by Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 23:30:00 +0000

We have TWO title fights for the last UFC event of 2023!

The flyweight title is on the line as newly crowned champion Alexandre Pantoja defends against Brandon Royval in the co-main event.

And in the main event, Leon Edwards defends the welterweight title against Colby Covington.

Dave Ross is joined by Zayd Hussein, Lou Finocchiaro, Reed Kuhn, and Jordan Sherwood. They break down this stacked card to find the best bets to make before the fights this weekend.

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UFC Fight Night 233 Betting Preview | Headlined by Song Yadong vs Chris Gutierrez | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 5 Dec 2023 23:30:00 +0000

Two events left in 2023!

UFC Fight Night 233 goes down this Saturday in Las Vegas and is headlined by Bantamweights Song Yadong and Chris Gutierrez!

Catch the full betting preview here, hosted by Dave Ross. He is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro, Dan Vreeland, Reed Kuhn, and Jordan Sherwood.

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UFC Austin Betting Preview | Headlined by Beneil Dariush vs Arman Tsarukyan | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:30:00 +0000

The UFC is back and so are we!!!

UFC heads down to Austin, Texas for UFC on ESPN this week. Headlined by top 10 ranked lightweights, Beneil Dariush and Arman Tsarukyan!

Dave Ross is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro, Nick Dais, Dan Vreeland, and Reed Kuhn. The crew breaks the event down to find their best bets for this weekends card.

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UFC Vegas 82 Betting Preview | Headlined by Brendan Allen vs Paul Craig | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 23:30:00 +0000

UFC returns to Vegas this weekend as Brendan Allen and Paul Craig will headling UFC Vegas 82!

Host Dave Ross is joined by Lou Finocchiaro, Dan Vreeland, Jordan Sherwood, and Reed Kuhn to deliver all their best bets!

Plus former NFL LB Shawne Merriman stops by to talk all things MMA!!

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UFC 295 Betting Preview | Headlined by Jiri Prochazka vs Alex Pereira | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 7 Nov 2023 23:30:00 +0000

UFC 295 is going down this Saturday from Madison Square Garden with TWO title fights.

Two champions will be crowned as the Light Heavyweight Title AND the Heavyweight Title will be on the line. Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall will battle for the Interim HW Belt! And then Jiri Prochazka will take on Alex Pereira for the vacant LHW belt!

Dave Ross is joined by Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, Dan Vreeland, and Reed Kuhn! The team deliver all the fight analysis and betting breakdowns you'll need to bet the fights this Saturday.

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UFC Sao Paulo Betting Preview | Headlined by Jailton Almeida vs Derrick Lewis | First Strike Oct 31

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:30:00 +0000

First Strike returns this week as the UFC heads to Brazil for UFC Sao Paulo!

Top 10 heavyweights meet this Saturday as Jailton Almeida meets Derrick Lewis in the main event!

Check out the full betting preview as we give all the fight analysis you need to make your best bets.

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UFC 294 Betting Preview | Headlined by Islam Makhachev vs Alex Volkanovski | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 22:30:00 +0000

UFC 294 has had a major shakeup!

Charles Oliveria is out. Paulo Costa is out. Islam Makhachev will now defend his Lightweight Title against Alex Volkanovski in the main event! Plus Khamzat Chimaev will now welcome Kamaru Usman to the middleweight division in the co-main.

Dave Ross is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, Reed Kuhn, and Dan Vreeland.

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UFC Vegas 81 Betting Preview | Headlined by Sodiq Yusuff vs Edson Barboza | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 22:30:00 +0000

Top 15 Featherweights are set to meet at UFC Vegas 81 this Saturday! Sodiq Yusuff and Edson Barboza collide in the main event.

Get all the fight analysis you need before making your bets right here on First Strike!

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UFC Fight Night 229 Betting Preview | Headlined by Grant Dawson vs Bobby Green | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 3 Oct 2023 22:30:00 +0000

The UFC returns this week with UFC Fight Night 229 / UFC Vegas 80. The Lightweight division will take center stage as Grant Dawson faces Bobby Green in the main event Saturday!

This full card betting preview delivers all the fight analysis and best bets you need before the weekend.

Dave Ross is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro, Dan Vreeland, Reed Kuhn, and Jordan Sherwood!

Sit tight, it's almost fight night! Check out First Strike NOW!

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UFC Fight Night 228 Betting Preview | Headlined by Rafael Fiziev vs Mateusz Gamrot | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 22:30:00 +0000

Top 10 lightweights go head to head in this weekend's main event at UFC Vegas 79!

Rafael Fiziev faces off against Mateusz Gamrot. Plus Bryce Mitchell and Dan Ige in the co-main event.

First Strike delivers all the analysis you need before locking in those bets for the weekend!

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Best Bets for UFC Fight Night 227 | Noche UFC | Headlined by Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko 2

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 22:30:00 +0000

Bienvenidos a First Strike! The UFC returns to Las Vegas this week for Noche UFC!

The Women's Flyweight Championship is on the line as Alexa Grasso defends the belt against Valentina Shevchenko in a highly anticipated rematch.

Get full card analysis and breakdowns from your fight experts!

Dave Ross is joined this week by Nick Kalikas, Jordan Sherwood, Dan Vreeland, and Reed Kuhn!

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Best Bets for UFC293 | Headlined by Israel Adesanya vs Sean Strickland | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 5 Sep 2023 22:30:00 +0000

The Middleweight Championship is on the line at UFC 293!!

Israel Adesanya will put his belt on the line against Sean Strickland! In the co-main event, a heavyweight clash between Tai Tuivasa and Alexander Volkov.

First Strike delivers all the fight analysis you need before locking in your best bets ahead of the weekend card.

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Best Bets for UFC Paris | Headlined by Ciryl Gane vs Sergey Spivak | | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 22:30:00 +0000

UFC takes over Paris this weekend and will feature a heavyweight clash between former title contender Ciryl Gane and #7 ranked Sergey Spivak.

Plus the return of Thug Rose Namajunas as she faces Manon Fiorot in a possible title eliminator in the flyweight division.

First Strike takes a look at the whole card and finds your best bets before heading into the weekend. Oui Oui!

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Best Bets for UFC Singapore | Headlined by Max Holloway vs The Korean Zombie | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 22:30:00 +0000

UFC heads to Singapore this weekend for some early morning violence on our side of the world!

Headlined by former Featherweight champ, Max Holloway is back in the octagon facing former title challenger The Korean Zombie, Chan-Sung Jung!

Let's get you all the fight analysis and break downs you need to make your bets before the fights kick off on Saturday!

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UFC 292 Betting Preview | Headlined by Aljamain Sterling vs Sean O'Malley & Zhang Weili vs Amanda Lemos | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 22:30:00 +0000

It's a TWO TITLE FIGHT EDITION of First Strike this week as we highlight UFC 292!

Headlined by Sean O'Malley looking to claim his first UFC gold as he takes on defending champ Aljamain Sterling for the Bantamweight belt!

And Zhang Weili defends her Strawweight Title against the always tough Amanda Lemos!

Dave Ross and crew deliver fight breakdowns and analysis in this full betting preview of UFC 292. Joined by Nick Dais, Nick Kalikas, Dan Vreeland, and Reed Kuhn, as they deliver their best bets.

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UFC Vegas 78 Betting Preview | Headlined by Vicente Luque vs Rafael Dos Anjos | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 8 Aug 2023 22:30:00 +0000

The UFC returns to Las Vegas this week for UFC on ESPN 51. In the main event, a welterweight bout between Vicente Luque vs Rafael Dos Anjos. In the co-main event, featherweights meet as Cub Swanson faces Hakeem Dawodu.

First Strike delivers the fight analysis and match break downs you'll need to make those bets.

Host Dave Ross is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro, Dan Vreeland, Reed Kuhn, and show producer Britton Hess!

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UFC on ESPN 50 Betting Preview | Headlined by Cory Sandhagen vs Rob Font

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 1 Aug 2023 22:30:00 +0000

The UFC heads to Nashville this week! Bantamweight contenders Cory Sandhagen meets Rob Font in a catchweight main event. In the co-headline spot, Ultimate Fighter winner Tatiana Suarez puts her undefeated record on the line against former Strawweight champ Jessica Andrade.

The First Strike crew delivers all the fight analysis you need before locking in those bets!

Hosted by Dave Ross, he is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, Nick Kalikas, and Reed Kuhn!

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UFC 291 Betting Preview | Headlined by Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:30:00 +0000

UFC 291 is this Saturday and it's going to be a BANGER!

In the main event, top 3 ranked lightweights meet as Dustin Poirier fights Justin Gaethje for the vacant BMF Title!

And in the co-main, former Middleweight champ Alex Pereira moves up to Light Heavyweight to battle another former champion, Jan Blachowicz!

Dave Ross breaks the entire UFC 291 card with the best fight analysts in the game. This week we're joined by Nick Kalikas, Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, and Reed Kuhn!!

Catch all their best picks and bets before this weekends event takes place!

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UFC Fight Night 224 Betting Preview | Headlined by Tom Aspinall vs Marcin Tybura

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 22:45:00 +0000

The UFC is heading to London this weekend for UFC Fight Night 224! Heavyweights will clash in the main event Tom Aspinall returns to the octagon to take on Marcin Tybura.

Dave Ross is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro, Dan Vreeland, Jordan Sherwood, and Reed Kuhn.

The First Strike crew delivers all the fight analysis needed to place your bets for this weekends fights.

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UFC on ESPN 49 Betting Preview | Headlined by Holly Holm vs Mayra Bueno Silva

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:30:00 +0000

UFC on ESPN 49 this week is headlined by former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm taking on top 10 ranked bantamweight Mayra Bueno Silva!

First Strike has all the fight analysis you need to find your best bets before the weekend.

Dave Ross is joined by Nick Kalikas, Reed Kuhn, Jordan Sherwood, and Dan Vreeland!

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UFC 290 Betting Preview | Headlined by Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 4 Jul 2023 23:49:34 +0000

UFC 290 this week is headlined by featherweight contenders Alexander Volkanovski & Yair Rodriguez, plus Brandon Moreno takes on Alexandre Pantoja in the co-main event.

First Strike has all the fight analysis you need to find your best bets before the weekend.

Dave Ross is joined by Nick Kalikas, Lou Finocchiaro, Reed Kuhn & VSiN Producer Britton Hess to break down the event for a full betting preview.

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UFC Vegas 76 Betting Preview | Headlined by Sean Strickland vs Abus Magomedov

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 23:00:00 +0000

UFC Vegas 76 this week is headlined by middleweight contenders Sean Strickland and Abus Magomedov, plus top 15 ranked lightweights face off as Damir Ismagulov takes on Grant Dawson in the co-main event.

First Strike has all the fight analysis you need to find your best bets before the weekend.

Dave Ross is joined by Nick Kalikas, Lou Finocchiaro, Dan Vreeland, & Reed Kuhn to break down the event for a full betting preview.

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UFC on ABC 5 Betting Preview: Headlined by Josh Emmett vs Ilia Topuria | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 01:27:13 +0000

UFC on ABC is headlined by Josh Emmett taking on Ilia Topuria, with Amanda Ribas taking on Maycee Barber as the co-main event. First Strike delivers all the fight analysis you'll need before placing your bets this weekend. Dave Ross is joined this week by Nick Dais, Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood & Reed Kuhn. We spend the hour breaking down the entire fight card and finding our best bets for the fight weekend. Make sure to subscribe to First Strike to never miss a show. Plus check out VSiN.com for more nonstop sports betting content!

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UFC on ESPN 47 Betting Preview; Headlined by Marvin Vettori vs Jared Cannonier | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 22:30:00 +0000

The UFC returns to Vegas at the Apex Center for UFC on ESPN 47 / UFC Vegas 75. Headlined by former middleweight title challengers, Marvin Vettori vs Jared Cannonier!

First Strike delivers all the fight analysis you'll need before placing your bets this weekend.

Dave Ross is joined this week by Nick Kalikas, Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, and Reed Kuhn. We spend the hour breaking down the entire fight card and finding our best bets for the fight weekend.

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UFC 289 Betting Preview | Main Event: Amanda Nunes vs Irene Aldana | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 6 Jun 2023 22:30:00 +0000

The Women's Bantamweight title is on the line this weekend at UFC 289 as Amanda Nunes will look to defend her belt against Irene Aldana! And in the co-main, Charles Oliveira returns to the octagon, taking on top 5 Lightweight Beneil Dariush.

A stacked card means a stacked episode of First Strike! Dave Ross is joined by Nick Kalikas, Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, and Reed Kuhn.

A full UFC 289 betting preview and best bets delivered right here!

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UFC on ESPN 46 Betting Preview | Kai Kara-France vs Amir Albazi | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 30 May 2023 22:30:00 +0000

We are back! First Strike returns with a UFC on ESPN 46 betting preview.

Join the First Strike crew as they dissect every matchup, analyze fighters, and deliver their best bets for the event. This episode has everything you need to maximize your UFC bets this weekend for UFC on ESPN 46: Kai Kara-France vs Amir Albazi!

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Mackenzie Dern vs Angela Hill Best Bets | UFC Vegas 73 | Fight Night 223 | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 19 May 2023 17:35:00 +0000

The main event is set between Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill for this weekends UFC Vegas 73.

Catch First Strike's best bets for the main event!

Dave Ross checks in with Nick Dais, Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, and Reed Kuhn on the best ways to approach betting the fight.

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UFC Vegas 73 Betting Preview | UFC Fight Night 223 | Mackenzie Dern vs Angela Hill | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 16 May 2023 22:30:00 +0000

UFC returns to Vegas this week for UFC Fight Night 223! Top 10 ranked strawweight, Mackenzie Dern is set to face Angela Hill in the main event of UFC Vegas 73.

First Strike breaks down the best fights on the card and finds all the ways to bet the event this weekend.

Dave Ross is joined by Nick Dais, Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, and Reed Kuhn for full analysis on the fights.

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UFC on ABC 4 Betting Preview | UFC Charlotte: Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs Jailton Almeida

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 12 May 2023 15:30:00 +0000

We go to the heavyweight division this week as Jairzinho Rozenstruik takes on rising star Jailton Almeida in the UFC Charlotte main event.

First Strike goes through the numbers and props to find the best way to approach the main event.

Dave Ross is joined by Lou Finocchiaro, Nick Kalikas, Dan Vreeland, & Reed Kuhn.

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UFC Charlotte Betting Preview | Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs Jailton Almeida | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 9 May 2023 22:30:00 +0000

The heavyweights headline the UFC this week in Charlotte as Jairzinho Rozenstruik faces off against rising contender Jailton Almeida in a possible 5 round banger.

Host Dave Ross is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro, Nick Kalikas, Dan Vreeland, & Reed Kuhn to deliver a full event betting preview!

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UFC 288 Main Event Betting Preview | Aljamain Sterling vs Henry Cejudo | Best Bets | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 5 May 2023 15:30:00 +0000

The king is stepping back into the octagon tomorrow night as Henry Cejudo returns after a 3 year retirement. He looks to return to the top as he faces Aljamain Sterling for the bantamweight championship!

UFC 288 is a day away so let's get to the main events best bets from the First Strike crew!

Dave Ross is joined this week by Nick Kalikas, Reed Kuhn, Dan Vreeland, and Jordan Sherwood.

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UFC 288 Betting Preview | Full card breakdown | Best Bets | Aljamain Sterling vs Henry Cejudo

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 2 May 2023 22:30:00 +0000

UFC 288 is almost here! And this weekend will feature the return of Henry Cejudo as he looks to reclaim gold taking on Aljamain Sterling for the Bantamweight Championship!

And in the co-main, we have a five round banger with Belal Muhammad against Gilbert Burns!

First Strike is here to break down the entire fight card to find the best bets with expert fight analysis from the crew.

Dave Ross is joined this week by Nick Kalikas, Dan Vreeland, Reed Kuhn, and Jordan Sherwood.

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UFC Fight Night: Song Yadong vs Ricky Simon | Best Bets | Super Cut | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:30:00 +0000

UFC Vegas 72 is only a day away! Time to check out the First Strike Super Cut!

The crew delivers their best bets for the main event between Song Yadong and Ricky Simon.

Dave Ross is joined by Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, Dan Vreeland, & Reed Kuhn.

For a full UFC Vegas 72 card break down, Watch the full show here: https://youtu.be/e47w_VpK_78

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UFC Vegas 72 Betting Preview | UFC Fight Night 223 | Song Yadong vs Ricky Simon

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 22:30:00 +0000

In this episode of First Strike we will be breaking down the UFC Vegas 72 event and giving expert analysis on all the fights.

The main event features rising bantamweights, Song Yadong and Ricky Simon!

Dave Ross is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, Dan Vreeland, & Reed Kuhn.

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UFC Vegas 71 Best Bets | Sergei Pavlovich vs Curtis Blaydes | UFC Fight Night Betting Preview | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:30:00 +0000

Top 5 Heavyweights enter the octagon thus Saturday at UFC Vegas 71! Sergei Pavlovich takes on Curtis Blaydes, looking to get one step closer to a shot at the title.

The First Strike crew finds the best ways to approach betting the fight with their best bets in this weeks Super Cut!

Dave Ross is joined by Nick Kalikas, Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, & Dan Vreeland to break it all down.

For a complete UFC Vegas 71 betting preview, check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/vzBz1EQo-NU

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UFC Vegas 71 Betting Preview | UFC Fight Night 222 | Sergei Pavlovich vs Curtis Blaydes

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:30:00 +0000

Get ready for another week of fight action! The UFC returns to Vegas for UFC Vegas 71. Headlined by Top 5 ranked Heavyweights, Sergei Pavlovich & Curtis Blaydes!!

Dave Ross is joined this week by Nick Kalikas, Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, & Dan Vreeland. The First Strike crew break down UFC Fight Night to find the best bets and value on the fight card.

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Max Holloway vs Arnold Allen Best Bets | UFC on ESPN Kansas City | First Strike | Super Cut

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:30:00 +0000

Former Featherweight champion Max Holloway takes on rising contender, Arnold Allen in the UFC on ESPN 44 main event!

The First Strike crew puts together the best ways to approach betting this fight with its best bets in this weeks Super Cut!

Dave Ross is joined by Nick Dais, Lou Finocchiaro, Dan Vreeland, & Reed Kuhn to break it all down.

For a complete UFC on ESPN 44 betting preview, check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/GWthlaTowks

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UFC on ESPN 44 Betting Preview | UFC Kansas City | First Strike | Holloway vs Allen

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 23:00:00 +0000

The UFC is headed to Kansas City this week for UFC on ESPN 44. Headlined by former Featherweight Champion Max Holloway against rising contender, Arnold Allen in the main event.

First Strike delivers your betting preview for the entire event. Dave Ross is joined by Nick Dais, Lou Finocchiaro, Dan Vreeland, & Reed Kuhn!

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Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya Best Bets | UFC 287 Betting Preview | First Strike | Super Cut

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 7 Apr 2023 17:15:00 +0000

UFC 287 is a day away and the First Strike crew is ready to bet the main event between current champion Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya. Can Stylebender reclaim his title?

Dave Ross checks in with Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, Dan Vreeland, and Reed Kuhn for this First Strike SuperCut!

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UFC 287 Full Card Betting Preview | First Strike | Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya 2

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 4 Apr 2023 23:00:00 +0000

UFC 287 is this weekend and it is stacked! Headlined by the Middleweight Championship rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya. In the co-main event, Gilbert Burns looks to make a statement against the always exciting, Jorge Masvidal!

The First Strike crew is here and ready to deliver the best ways to bet this weekends card.

Dave Ross is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro (@GambLou), Jordan Sherwood (@WoodonESPN1000), Dan Vreeland (@GumbyVreeland), and Reed Kuhn (@Fightnomics).

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Shawne Merriman stops by to talk MMA | UFC 287 Early Betting Preview | First StrikeFirst Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0000

It is a LIGHTS OUT edition of First Strike this week. With UFC 287 still over a week away, Dave Ross takes an early dive into the numbers with producer Britton Hess to find some early value. Are we leaning to 'dog currently??

Plus, special guest Shawne Merriman stops by the show to talk MMA and Lights Out XF!!

Stay tuned for next weeks First Strike for a full card breakdown by the crew.

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Marlon Vera vs Cory Sandhagen | UFC on ESPN 43 | Best Bets | Super Cut | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Check out this weeks First Strike Super Cut! Dave Ross is joined by our First Strike panel to deliver their best bets for the UFC on ESPN 43 main even between Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen!

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UFC on ESPN 43 Full Card Betting Preview | Vera vs Sandhagen | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Potential fight of the year will go down this weekend in San Antonio as Marlon Vera will face off against former interim Bantamweight title contender Cory Sandhagen at UFC on ESPN 43! Plus the return of former champ Holly Holm as she meets Yana Santos in the co-main event.

The First Strike crew breaks down the entire fight card to find the best bets for this weekends fights!

Dave Ross is joined this week by Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds), Lou Finocchiaro (@GambLou), Kevin Iole (@KevinI), and Nick Dais (@nickdais10).

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Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman | UFC 286 Main Event Betting Preview | First Strike Super Cut | Best Bets

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000

The Trilogy fight is here as Leon Edwards looks to defend his welterweight championship against former champ, Kamaru Usman. The fighters are 1-1, who takes home the belt this weekend?

First Strike captured all the best ways to approach the main event this weekend. Check out Dave Ross as he's joined by Nick Kalikas, Reed Kuhn, Dan Vreeland, and Jordan Sherwood as they all give their best bets for UFC 286.

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UFC Fight 286 Full Card Betting Preview | Edwards vs Usman 3 | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 22:24:58 +0000

UFC Fight 286 is headlined by the trilogy fight between Kamaru Usman and current welterweight champ Leon Edwards. In the co-main event, Lightweights Justin Gaethje squares off with the surging Rafael Fiziev.The First Strike crew delivers their best bets for this weekend's fight card. Host Dave Ross is joined this week by Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds), Jordan Sherwood (@WoodonESPN1000), Dave Vreeland (@GumbyVreeland), and Reed Kuhn (@Fightnomics).

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Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili at UFC Fight Night 221 | First Strike | Best Bets

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Former UFC Bantamweight Champ Petr Yan and contender Merab Dvalishvili headline UFC Fight Night 221.

First Strike captured all the best ways to approach the main event this weekend. Check out Dave Ross as he's joined by Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, Dan Vreeland, and Reed Kuhn as they all give their best bets for the Fight Night Main Event.

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UFC Fight Night 221 Full Card Betting Preview | Yan vs Dvalishvili | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Wed, 8 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

UFC Fight Night 221 is headlined by top bantamweights Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili. In the co-main event, heavyweights clash as Alexander Volkov meets Alexander Romanov.

First Strike crew delivers their best bets for this weekend's fight card.

Host Dave Ross is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro (@GambLou), Jordan Sherwood (@WoodonESPN1000), Dave Vreeland (@GumbyVreeland), and Reed Kuhn (@Fightnomics).

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UFC 285 Betting Preview: Jones vs Gane | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Wed, 1 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

UFC 285 comes in with TWO TITLE FIGHTS! The UFC Heavyweight Championship is up for grabs when Ciryl Gane welcomes back the GOAT, Jon "Bones" Jones in the main event. And in the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko looks to continue her reign of the flyweight division, as Alexa Grasso challenges the bullet for the Flyweight Championship.

A stacked card requires the First Strike best! Dave Ross is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, Dan Vreeland, & Reed Kuhn to give their best bets and breakdown the entire UFC 285 card.

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UFC Vegas 70 Betting Preview: Nikita Krylov vs Ryan Spann | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

UFC Vegas 70 is live this Saturday and the First Strike crew has everything you need to place your bets for the fights. Light heavyweight fighters Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann will meet in a 5 round main event! In the co-main event, Andre Muniz takes on Brendan Allen in the middleweight division. Along with a fully stacked card to find bets on.

Dave Ross (@drosssports) is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro (@GambLou), Jordan Sherwood (@WoodonESPN1000), Dan Vreeland (@GumbyVreeland), and Reed Kuhn (@Fightnomics).

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UFC Vegas 69 Betting Preview: Jessica Andrade vs Erin Blanchfield | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

UFC Vegas 69 is this Saturday and we've got two top 10 Flyweights meeting in the main event. Jessica Andrade steps in on ONE week notice to face Erin Blanchfield. First Strike breaks down the entire fight card to find the best value and bets for your fight weekend.

Host Dave Ross is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro (@GambLou), host of 'Bout Business Podcast, as he gives his latest releases for the fights. Dan Vreeland (@GumbyVreeland), host of Top Turtle MMA Podcast, also stops by to take a dive into the Prelims. Plus author Reed Kuhn (@Fightnomics) checks in with his analytical approach to betting the card. And a special appearance by show producer, Britton Hess (@BrittonHess) steps out from behind the glass to share his best bets.

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UFC 284 Betting Preview: Islam Makhachev vs Alex Volkanovski | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Wed, 8 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

UFC 284 features TWO title fights this weekend! Islam Makhachev will defend his new Lightweight belt against the current Featherweight champion, Alex Volkanovski, in what is considered a battle for pound for pound king! Plus, Yair Rodriguez will take on Josh Emmett for the Interim Featherweight Title.

Dave Ross takes a full look at the UFC 284 fight card with the First Strike to get the best value and bets in the market.

Dave is joined by Lou Finocchiaro (@GambLou), Jordan Sherwood (@WoodonESPN1000), Dan Vreeland (@GumbyVreeland), and Reed Kuhn (@Fightnomics).

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UFC Vegas 68 Betting Preview: Derrick Lewis vs Sergey Spivac | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Sat, 4 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

UFC Fight Night is this Saturday, headlined by the big boys this week. Derrick Lewis looks to bounce back as he takes on Sergey Spivac in the heavyweight main event.

If you think there's nothing to bet this weekend, First Strike has you covered!

Dave Ross (@drossspports) is joined this week by MMA Handicappers Lou Finocchiaro (@GambLou) and Jordan Sherwood (@WoodonESPN1000) as they give their bets for the card. TopTurtle MMA podcast host Dan Vreeland (@GumbyVreeland) joins to take a deeper dive into the card. And author Reed Kuhn (@Fightnomics) joins to give us an analytical look at this weekends best bets.

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UFC Fight Night 218 Preview: Derrick Lewis vs Sergey Spivac | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Wed, 1 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The UFC has returned!

First Strike is here to give a First Look and preview the betting lines for UFC Fight Night 218. The main event finds top 12 heavyweight contenders battling for a victory as Derrick Lewis meets Sergey Spivac in a five round war.

Dave Ross is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro, as they take a look at the odds to find what advantages there may be in the betting lines early in the week.

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UFC 283 Betting Preview | Glover Teixeira vs Jamahal Hill | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 22:50:23 +0000

The first UFC PPV of the year is here and First Strike's crew of experts break down the card from the Early Prelims to the Main Event. Host Dave Ross is joined by guest MMA handicappers Lou Finocchiaro, Jordan Sherwood, Dan Vreeland and Reed Kuhn.

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UFC 283: Glover Teixeira vs Jamahal Hill | Deiveson Figueiredo vs Brandon Moreno | First Look

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

UFC 283 is only a few days away with TWO title fights headlining the event.

In the main event, Glover Teixeira meets Jamahal Hill for the vacant Light Heavyweight Title. And Deiveson Figueiredo goes to battle against Brandon Moreno for a fourth time to settle who is the true undisputed Featherweight Champion.

Dave Ross is joined by Lou Finocchiaro this week as they take a First Look at the odds and prep to bet the fights this weekend.

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UFC Vegas 67 Betting Preview | Sean Strickland vs Nassourdine Imavov | UFC Fight Night 217

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

UFC Vegas 67 is here and First Strike breaks it all down!!

The first UFC card of the year delivers a showdown between Sean Strickland, as a last minute replacement, and Nassourdine Imavov in the Light Heavyweight division.

Dave Ross is joined this week by MMA handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood. Also multi podcast host Dan Vreeland to give his take on the value in the prelims. And Reed Kuhn takes a look at all the numbers to give the bets plays from the fight model.

It feels good to be back and it'll feel good to cash those bets!

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UFC Vegas 67: Sean Strickland vs Nassourdine Imavov | UFC Fight Night 217

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:00:00 +0000

The UFC is back!!! And so is First Strike!

UFC Vegas 67 featuring Sean Strickland vs Nassourdine Imavov goes down this Saturday. Host Dave Ross is joined by Lou Finocchiaro to take an early First Look at the odds to find value before the fights this weekend.

Plus some thoughts on Jake Paul signing with PFL!

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UFC Fight Night 216 Betting Preview: Jared Cannonier vs Sean Strickland | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

UFC Fight Night 216 is our final card of the year! Headlined by two top middleweight contenders in Jared Cannonier against Sean Strickland.

The First Strike crew delivers all the best bets for the UFC Vegas 66 Saturday night card.

Dave Ross is joined this week by:

Lou Finocchiaro | @GambLou

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Dan Vreeland | @GumbyVreeland

Reed Kuhn | @Fightnomics

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UFC Vegas 66 Betting Preview: Jared Cannonier vs Sean Strickland | First Look | VSiN

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

UFC Vegas 66 is our final card of the year!

Dave Ross is joined by Lou Finocchiaro to get a First Look at the odds for this weeks UFC Fight Night, featuring a middleweight battle between Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland.

Tune in Friday for a full show break down of the UFC Vegas 66 card to get our best bets for the weekend.

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UFC 282 Betting Preview | Jan Blachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The last UFC PPV of the year is here and First Strike breaks down the card to find the best spots to place your bets this weekend.

Host Dave Ross goes through the stacked UFC 282 card, headlined by a Light Heavyweight Title bout as Jan Blachowicz looks to retain gold as he takes on Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant title. Plus Paddy Pimblett makes his PPV debut!

Dave Ross is joined this week by:

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UFC 282: Jan Blachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev | Betting Preview | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Wed, 7 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

UFC 282 is right around the corner and the Light Heavyweight Title is up for grabs! Former champ Jan Blachowicz takes on Magomed Ankalaev.

Dave Ross is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro as they take a First Look at the UFC 282 fight odds.

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UFC on ESPN 42: Stephen Thompson vs Kevin Holland | UFC Orlando | Best Bets

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Sat, 3 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

UFC on ESPN 42 is headlined by Stephen "Wonder Boy" Thompson taking on Kevin Holland in a welterweight war!

First Strike, presented by DraftKings, delivers this weekends best bets for UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Holland!

Dave Ross is joined by:

Host of the Bout Business Podcast, Lou Finocchiaro (@GambLou)

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Stephen Thompson vs Kevin Holland | UFC on ESPN 42 | First Look First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

And we're back! First Strike is back with a First Look at UFC on ESPN 42 headlined by Stephen Thompson versus Kevin Holland in a welterweight battle.

Dave Ross is joined this week by Lou Finocchiaro as they take an early look at the odds as they search for value on the fight card.

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Derrick Lewis vs Sergey Spivak | UFC Fight Night Best Bets | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The First Strike crew delivers their best bets for this weekends fight card! UFC Vegas 65 comes in with a huge heavyweight clash in the main event. Derrick Lewis takes on Sergey Spivak in the UFC Fight Night main event.

Dave Ross is joined this week by:
- Host of the 'Bout Business Podcast, Lou Finocchiaro (@GambLou)
- VSiN Producer, Britton Hess (@BrittonHess)
- Host of the Top Turtle MMA Podcast, Dan Vreeland (@GumbyVreeland)
- MMA Journalist, James Lynch (@LynchOnSports)

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Derrick Lewis vs Sergey Spivak | UFC Vegas 65 | First Strike First Look | Betting Preview

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

It's time to take a First Look at the UFC Vegas 65 betting lines!

Dave Ross and MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro break down UFC Vegas 65 Fight Night, headlined by a heavyweight clash between the Beast Derrick Lewis and Sergey Spivak.

Take a look into the odds early and let's find some value before the fight weekend arrives.

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UFC 281: Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira | Carla Esparza vs Zhang Weili | Dustin Poirier vs Michael Chandler | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

We got a big one today! UFC 281 is right around the corner and Dave Ross is here to break down this explosive fight card. UFC 281 is headlined by the reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, defending against the last man to knock him out, Alex Pereira. Also on the card, Carla Esparza defends her strawweight championship against the former champ, Zhang Weili. And Dustin Poirier jumps in against Michael Chandler in what could be a fight of night contender.

Dave Ross is joined this week by MMA handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood delivering their best bets. Top Turtle MMA podcast host Dan Vreeland joins the show to give some prelim fight picks. And Reed Kuhn is here to give his analytical perspective on what the fight numbers are seeing.

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Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira | Carla Esparza vs Zhang Weili | UFC 281 | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Wed, 9 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

UFC 281 is only a few days away and it is time to dive into a First Look at the odds.

Host Dave Ross is joined by MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro to take a look at TWO title fights coming this weekend. Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight belt against the last man to knock him out, Alex Pereira. And strawweight champ, Carla Esparza looks to silence the doubters as she takes on former champ Zhang Weili.

Find out which way the odds are starting to move as we near UFC 281 this weekend!

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Marina Rodriguez vs Amanda Lemos | UFC Vegas 64 | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 4 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Another fight week gives us another solid First Strike episode to enjoy!

This week Dave Ross breaks down the UFC Vegas 64 card, headlined by a strawweight battle between rising Marina Rodriguez against the always tough Amanda Lemos. In the co-main event, Neil Magny takes on Daniel Rodriguez in a fight that should deliver some fireworks.

Dave is joined by MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro as he gives he final best bets for the card. MMA journalist James Lynch returns to the program as well. Top Turtle MMA podcast host, Dan Vreeland joins to give his favorite plays for the weekend with some great props to zero in on. And Reed Kuhn closes things up by taking a look at the numbers to see where he sees an advantage in the odds!

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First Look: Marina Rodriguez vs Amanda Lemos | UFC Vegas 64 | Nov. 1, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 1 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0000

It is time to take a First Look at the numbers this week for UFC Vegas 64! Marina Rodriguez goes up against Amanda Lemos in the main event.

Dave Ross is joined by MMA handicapper, Lou Finocchiaro as they take a dive into the early odds to find value before the lines move.

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UFC Vegas 63: Calvin Kattar vs Arnold Allen | UFC Fight Night | Betting Preview | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000

This weeks episode of First Strike, hosted by Dave Ross, breaks down the UFC Vegas 63 Fight Night card. In the main event, Calvin Kattar takes on rising star Arnold Allen in a featherweight 5 round war.

Dave Ross is joined by MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro, Top Turtle MMA podcast host Dan Vreeland, and Yahoo Sports journalist Kevin Iole. Also Reed Kuhn swings by to take a dive into the numbers for Fight Night. They all join the show to give their best betting preview for this weekends UFC Vegas 63 fight card.

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First Look UFC Vegas 63: Calvin Kattar vs Arnold Allen | First Strike | October 25th

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000

It's time to take a First Look at this weeks UFC Fight Night, featuring a featherweight battle in the main event between Calvin Kattar and Arnold Allen.

Dave Ross is joined by Lou Finocchiaro this week as they break down the early odds and line movement for UFC Vegas 63.

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Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev | Aljamain Sterling vs TJ Dillashaw | Petr Yan vs Sean O'Malley | UFC 280 | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Big card! Big fights! Big bets! Big show!!!

First Strike breaks down the explosive fights for UFC 280 and finds all the best betting spots for the card. We have two title fights as Charlie Oliveira looks to reclaim his crown against the rising and hungry Islam Makhachev. In the co-main, Aljamain Sterling defends his title against returning former champ, TJ Dillashaw. Plus former champ Petr Yan takes on the red hot and always entertaining Sean O'Malley in a 3 round war.

Host Dave Ross is joined this week by MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood as they give their best bets for the card. Also, the host of the Top Turtle MMA podcast, Dan Vreeland joins the show and goes deep into the card to find some winners. And to take a look at the numbers, Reed Kuhn stops by to see what the models are pointing to and finding the best value for the UFC 280 card.

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UFC 280 First Look: Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev | Aljamain Sterling vs TJ Dillashaw | Petr Yan vs Sean O'Malley

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000

It is time for a First Look at this weekends UFC 280 fight card odds! This card is a banger and we are fired up for it.

Dave Ross is joined this week by MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro as they take an early look at the odds for UFC 280, headlined by a lightweight title bout between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev.

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UFC Fight Night: Alexa Grasso vs Viviane Araujo | UFC Vegas 62 | First Strike Oct 14th

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000

First Strike is back! Host Dave Ross breaks down the UFC Vegas 62 card to find all the best betting angles for this weekends fights. UFC Fight Night is headlined by a Flyweight clash between Alexa Grasso and Viviane Araujo. Also UFC vet Cub Swanson enters the cage in the bantamweight division against Jonathan Martinez in the co-main event.

Dave Ross is joined by MMA handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood as they go through the card to find the best bets to make this weekend. Man of many talents, Dan Vreeland returns to the show with his favorite undercard plays. And Reed Kuhn closes things out with his analytical approach to the MMA betting market.

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First Look - UFC Fight Night: Alexa Grasso vs Viviane Araujo | UFC Vegas 62 | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000

It's time to strike!

We are back with a First Look at UFC Vegas 62, featuring rising stars Alexa Grasso against Viviane Araujo in the women's flyweight division. Also the return of the always entertaining Cub Swanson facing off with Jonathan Martinez.

Host Dave Ross is joined by VSiN's own Britton Hess as they break down the early odds for the UFC Vegas 62 fight card.

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UFC Fight Night: Mackenzie Dern vs Xiaonan Yan | UFC Vegas 61 | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000

On this weeks episode of First Strike, host Dave Ross breaks down the UFC Vegas 61 card. UFC Fight Night is headlined by strawweight contenders Mackenzie Dern and Xiaonan Yan in a five round main event.

Dave is joined by MMA handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood as they find value across the board with their best bets. Reed Kuhn also joins to deliver his analytical view of the fights.

And producer Britton Hess is back at the desk delivering his betting perspective on this weekends fight card.

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Mackenzie Dern vs Xiaonan Yan | UFC Fight Night First Look | UFC Vegas 61 | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 21:28:02 +0000

We're baaaack!

First Strike is back with a First Look at UFC Vegas 61! Headlined by rising star Mackenzie Dern against Xiaonan Yan in a strawweight battle.

Host Dave Ross is joined as usual by Lou Finocchiaro to take an early look at the fight odds for UFC Fight Night.

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UFC Fight Night: Cory Sandhagen vs Yadong Song | UFC Vegas 60 | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000

It's Friday! Which means it's time to strike!

This week, UFC Fight Night is the topic of conversation, headlined by a bantamweight five round fight between title contender Cory Sandhagen and rising star Yadong Song.

Hosted by Dave Ross, he is joined by MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro to break the fight card down. Along with Dan Vreeland, host of the Top Turtle MMA podcast.

Also Reed Kuhn shares his analytical perspective of the UFC Vegas 60 card and gives his best bets for the fight night.

And from behind the glass, First Strike producer Britton Hess joins the desk, delivering his plays for the weekend.

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First Look | UFC Fight Night: Cory Sandhagen vs Yadong Song | UFC Vegas 60

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000

It's time for First Look!

Host Dave Ross is joined this week by MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro as they break down UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Song. UFC Vegas 60 features a bantamweight bout between former interim UFC Bantamweight Championship challenger and Song Yadong in a five round fight.

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UFC 279: Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson | Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland | First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 9 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000

The show must go on and so must First Strike! UFC 279 card was not short of drama and chaos but Dave Ross is still here to deliver a knockout show.

Dave Ross is joined this week by MMA handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood as they put together their best bets for the card. And the analytical mind of Reed Kuhn visits us IN STUDIO this week to break down the fights from every angle regardless of the card shuffle.

UFC 279 is now be featuring Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson, Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland, and Li Jingliang vs Daniel Rodriguez.

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First Look | UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz | First Strike | September 6th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 6 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0000

This week on First Strike First Look, Dave Ross is joined by Lou Finocchiaro as they take on the UFC 279 fight card. Headlined by a welterweight war between rising title contender Khamzat Chimaev against the Pride of Stockton, Nate Diaz.

Dave and Lou find early angles to look at on the UFC 279 fight card for the betting slips this weekend!

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UFC Fight Night: Ciryl Gane vs Tai Tuivasa | Robert Whittaker vs Marvin Vettori | First Strike | UFC Paris

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 2 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000

This week on First Strike, Dave Ross takes on UFC Paris for UFC Fight Night featuring a heavyweight war between Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa. In the co-main event, Robert Whittaker takes on Marvin Vettori in the middleweight division.

Dave Ross is joined this week by MMA handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood as they give their best bets on the card. Host of the Top Turtle MMA podcast, Dan Vreeland gives a few prelim plays worth a look. And with his analytical perspective, Reed Kuhn breaks down the numbers for the UFC Paris fight card.

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First Look: UFC Fight Night: Ciryl Gane vs Tai Tuivasa | Robert Whittaker vs Marvin Vettori | First Strike | August 30th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:00:00 +0000

And. We. Are. Back!

First Strike returns this week with a First Look at UFC Fight Night featuring a heavyweight clash between Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa. Also an intriguing look at the middleweight division with a co-main event bout between former champion Robert Whittaker and title contender Marvin Vettori.

Dave Ross is joined this week by legendary MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro. They tackle the UFC Fight Night card to find early value in the betting odds ahead of the event.

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UFC 278: Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards 2 | Paulo Costa vs Luke Rockhold | First Strike | August 19th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000

On this weeks First Strike, host Dave Ross breaks down the UFC 278 fight card headlined by a welterweight title fight between champ Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards. In the co-main, a massive middleweight bout between Paulo Costa and returning Luke Rockhold. The King of Rio, Jose Aldo faces off against Merab Dvalishvili.

Dave is joined this week by MMA handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood as they deliver their best bets of the week. Yahoo Sports columnist, Kevin Iole stops by to give his best plays along with a look at the heavyweight boxing match between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua. And Reed Kuhn also joins to give his analytical thoughts on the UFC 278 betting card.

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First Look | UFC 278: Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards 2 | First Strike | August 16th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 21:30:00 +0000

First Strike is coming in hot for UFC 278 featuring Kamaru Usman defending his Welterweight Title against Leon Edwards in a rematch 7 years in the making.

Dave Ross is joined this week by MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro as they take a First Look at the odds heading into this weekends event.

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UFC on ESPN 41: Marlon Vera vs Dominick Cruz | UFC San Diego | First Strike | Aug 12th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 22:30:00 +0000

This week on First Strike, host Dave Ross is joined by MMA handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood. Yahoo Sports columnist Kevin Iole also joins the show to break down the UFC Fight Night card. And Reed Kuhn stops in to give his analytical approach to betting the fights.

UFC Fight Night is headlined by Marlon "Chito" Vera against 2x Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz.

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First Look | UFC on ESPN 41: Marlon Vera vs Dominick Cruz | August 9th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 9 Aug 2022 21:30:00 +0000

This week on First Strike First Look, host Dave Ross is joined by MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro to get an early betting break down of UFC on ESPN 41 featuring a bantamweight bout between #5 ranked Marlon Vera against the returning Dominick Cruz.

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UFC on ESPN: Thiago Santos vs Jamahal Hill | UFC Vegas 59 | First Strike | August 5th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 5 Aug 2022 22:30:00 +0000

No matter the size of the fight card, we find bets to make!

UFC Fight Night this week is headlined by Top 10 Light Heavyweights Thiago Santos and Jamahal Hill. Also on the card, the Ultimate Fighter Season 30 Finale bouts between Mohammed Usman and Zac Pauga for the heavyweights. And Brogan Walker going up against Juliana Miller for the flyweight.

Dave Ross is joined this week by MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro, along with Reed Kuhn to get a glimpse into the analytical side of the fight card. Also this week, First Strike welcomes Daniel Vreeland to the show, writer at the Sports Gambling Podcast and for Cageside Press. Finally, producer Britton Hess returns to the desk to give out his bomb plays of the week.

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First Look | UFC on ESPN 40: Thiago Santos vs Jamahal Hill | First Strike | August 2nd, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 2 Aug 2022 21:30:00 +0000

It's Tuesday, which means it's time for our First Look episode of First Strike. This week Dave Ross is joined by MMA handicapper Jordan Sherwood to break down the early odds for UFC on ESPN 40 featuring a light heavyweight bout between Thiago Santos and Jamahal Hill in the main event.

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UFC 277: Julianna Pena vs Amanda Nunes 2 | Brandon Moreno vs Kai Kara-France | First Strike | July 29th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000

On this episode of First Strike, host Dave Ross breaks down the stacked UFC 277 fight card. Two title fights this Saturday, headlines by new champ Julianna Pena defending her belt against the Lioness Amanda Nunes in a rematch for the women's Bantamweight Title. In the co-main Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France will do battle for the Flyweight Interim Title. Also, the Black Beast Derrick Lewis goes up against Sergei Pavlovich in what could be a quick heavyweight bout.

Dave is joined by MMA handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood as they deliver their best plays for the night. Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports stops by to share what stands out to him on the fight card. And for a look at the numbers, Reed Kuhn gives his analytical take as he runs his models against the odds to find the best value on the card.

But two title fights calls for some overtime! Producer Britton Hess steps to the desk to talk his best plays for the card.

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UFC 277: Julianna Pena vs Amanda Nunes | Brandon Moreno vs Kai Kara France | First Look | July 26th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:30:00 +0000

This week on First Strike First Look, Dave Ross is joined by MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro to get an early look at this weeks massive UFC 277 fight card. Dave and Lou dive into the odds for the Julianna Pena and Amanda Nunes remtach for the Women's Bantamweight title, along with Brandon Moreno going up against Kai Kara France for the Interim Flyweight title.

Tune in Friday for a full breakdown of UFC 277!

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UFC Fight Night 208: Curtis Blaydes vs Tom Aspinall | First Strike | July 22nd, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 21:30:00 +0000

This week on First Strike, host Dave Ross breaks down the entire UFC Fight Night 208 fight card. In the main event, Curtis Blaydes takes on rising standout Tom Aspinall in the heavyweight division. Middleweights Jack Hermansson and Chris Curtis will meet in the co-main event. Also on the card, Paddy Pimblett taking on Jordan Leavitt, 'Meatball' Molly McCann going to battle with Hannah Goldy as well.

Dave Ross is joined by MMA handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood to get a glimpse of their best bets for UFC London. Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports also joins the program. And analytical bettor Reed Kuhn returns to give his look at the numbers for UFC Fight Night 208.

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UFC Fight Night 208: Curtis Blaydes vs Tom Aspinall | First Look | July 19th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0000

On this weeks episode of First Strike First Look, Dave Ross is joined by MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro! They take an early dive into UFC Fight Night 208 featuring Curtis Blaydes taking on Tom Aspinall in the main event. Also on the card, Jack Hermansson vs Chris Curtis, Paddy Pimblett vs Jordan Leavitt, and much more to bet on in this weeks card.

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UFC on ABC 3: Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez | First Strike | July 15th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000

On this weeks First Strike, host Dave Ross is joined by MMA Handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood as they break down their entire fight betting card. Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports also joins the program. And First Strike also welcomes for the first time, MMA Journalist and podcast host, James Lynch to give his best fight picks.

We break down the entire fight card including a featherweight bout in the main event between Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez. The Karate Hottie, Michelle Waterson takes on Amanda Lemos in the co-main event. And it is the return of Miesha Tate as she battles Lauren Murphy! Plus the rest of the UFC on ABC 3 Fight Night Card!

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UFC on ABC: Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez | UFC on ABC 3 | First Look | July 12th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:30:00 +0000

This week on First Strike, host Dave Ross is joined by legendary MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro as they take a First Look at this weeks UFC card. Saturday will be headlined by a battle in the Featherweight division, Brian Ortega takes on Yair Rodriguez. Also on the card, Michelle Waterson returns to action against Amanda Lemos in the co-main, Miesha Tate also steps in to the octagon to take on Lauren Murphy, plus the rest of the UFC on ABC 3 fight card!

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UFC on ESPN: Rafael Dos Anjos vs Rafael Fiziev | UFC Vegas 58 | First Strike | July 8th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 8 Jul 2022 22:00:00 +0000

On this weeks episode of First Strike, the UFC returns to ESPN for UFC Fight Night this Saturday, featuring Rafael Dos Anjos versus Rafael Fiziev in the main event.

Host Dave Ross is joined by MMA Handicapper Lou Finocchiaro, combat sports writer Kevin Iole, and analytical MMA bettor Reed Kuhn. Along with producer extraordinaire Britton Hess making his best plays of the night. The First Strike crew breaks down this weekends fight card finding the best spots to place your bets for UFC on ESPN: Dos Anjos vs Fiziev.

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UFC on ESPN: Dos Anjos vs Fiziev | UFC Vegas 58 | First Look | July 5, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 5 Jul 2022 21:44:07 +0000

Dave Ross breaks down UFC on ESPN 39: Dos Anjos vs Fiziev with his producer, Britton Hess. They handicap the biggest fights, predict where the odds will move, and recap last weekend's Championship bouts.

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UFC 276 | Adesanya vs Cannonier | July 1, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 1 Jul 2022 23:50:54 +0000

Dave Ross is joined by a crew of MMA fighters, commentators, and betting experts to break down UFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier. Dan Hellie shares what he gleaned at the official weigh ins at the UFC Apex Friday morning. Lou Finocchiaro finds value on bets in the two biggest fights on the card. Jordan Sherwood shares why he is backing one of the most outspoken fighters in the UFC. Reed Kuhn's models give him reason to believe a ticket on a huge dog is going to cash on Saturday. Plus Dave sits down with John Anik, Cub Swanson, and Steven "Wonderboy" Thompson to get their thoughts on Saturday's Main and Co-Main Events.

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UFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier | Volkanovski vs Holloway | First Strike First Look | June 28th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 21:00:00 +0000

No breaks for us as we jump straight into UFC 276 this weekend headlined by not one, but TWO title fights. Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight title against Jared Cannonier, and the trilogy fight between Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway in the co-main event.

Dave Ross is joined this week once again by First Strike producer Britton Hess as they take an early look at this weekends odds for the UFC 276 fight card. Plus they discuss whether the new scoring system in MMA could favor a title contender this weekend.

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UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs Gamrot | UFC Vegas 57 | First Strike | June 24th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 22:01:31 +0000

On this weeks episode, Dave Ross is joined by MMA experts to help break down UFC on ESPN: Arman Tsarukyan vs Mateusz Gamrot from a betting perspective. Reed Kuhn uses an analytics approach to let the models determine where the value lies. Respected combat sports journalist Kevin Iole explains how he sees the biggest fights playing out. Pro handicapper Jordan Sherwood releases his best bets. And producer Britton Hess comes out from behind the glass to give his best plays including a look at the co-main featuring Neil Magny and undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov for this weekends UFC Vegas 57.

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UFC on ESPN: Arman Tsarukyan vs Mateusz Gamrot | UFC Vegas 57 | First Look | June 21st, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Dave Ross and his producer Britton Hess deep dive into the upcoming UFC card headlined by Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot. They talk about what they learned from last week's main event and highlight bets presenting value for this coming Saturday.

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UFC Fight Night: Calvin Kattar vs Josh Emmett | UFC on ESPN 37 | First Strike | June 17th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000

It's fight time! First Strike is here with a full breakdown of this weekends UFC Fight Night. UFC on ESPN 37 features a featherweight bout in the main event between Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett. And "Cowboy" Donald Cerrone face off against Joe Lauzon in a potential fight of the night in the co-main event.

Dave Ross is joined by MMA Handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood to give their best sides and props heading into fight night. Also joining the show is Yahoo's Kevin Iole to give his takes on the fight card along with a boxing bet for your card. And Reed Kuhn is here to share his analytical approach to betting the fights.

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First Strike First Look: Emmett vs Kattar | June 14, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 21:32:15 +0000

In this episode of First Strike First Look: Emmett vs Kattar, Dave Ross welcomes Nick Kalikas to break down how Circa Sportsbook's faired after an action-packed UFC 275. Dave and Nick handicap their top fights in the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Emmett Card in Austin, Texas.

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UFC 275: Teixeira vs Prochazka | June 10, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 22:47:19 +0000

We are back for a full episode of First Strike this week with UFC 275: Teixeira vs Prochazka. Two belts will be on the line in the Light Heavyweight and Women's Flyweight divisions!Host Dave Ross is joined by Circa Sports Oddsmaker Nick Kalikas to take a look at the numbers from behind the book. MMA writer Kevin Ioli by to give his best bets. MMA handicapper Jordan Sherwood gives his best bets. Veteran sports bettor Wes Reynolds makes his second appearance first strike to share where he is putting his money this weekend.

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UFC 275: Teixeira vs Prochazka | Shevchenko vs Santos | First Strike First Look | June 7th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 7 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000

It's time for this weeks First Look into this weekends UFC 275!

Host Dave Ross is alongside Circa Sports MMA Oddsmaker Nick Kalikas, as they dive into the UFC 275 fight card, including the Light Heavyweight title clash between Glover Teixeira and Jiri Prochazka. Also an early look at what could be ahead for Flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko if she gets past the challenger, Taila Santos.

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UFC Fight Night: Alexander Volkov vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik | UFC Vegas 56 | First Strike | June 3rd, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 3 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000

We are back for a full episode of First Strike this week with UFC Vegas 56, featuring a heavyweight battle between Alexander Volkov vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the main battle.

Host Dave Ross is joined by Circa Sports Oddsmaker Nick Kalikas to take a look at the numbers from behind the book. MMA Handicapper Lou Finocchiaro stops by to give his best bets along with his thoughts on the recent MMA Judging controversies. Reed Kuhn also joins in to give his analytical approach to betting the fight card. And producer Britton Hess steps to the desk to deliver a few of his bombs for the weekend.

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UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs Rozenstruik | UFC Vegas 56 | First Strike First Look | May 31st, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 31 May 2022 21:16:19 +0000

And we're back! First Strike First Look is here and coming in hot. Dave Ross is joined by MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro. They take an early look into the odds for UFC Fight Night: Alexander Volkov vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik along with the rest of the UFC Vegas 56 fight card.

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UFC Fight Night: Holly Holm vs Ketlen Vieira | UFC Vegas 55 | First Strike | May 20th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 20 May 2022 21:11:53 +0000

On this weeks episode of First Strike, host Dave Ross goes through this weeks UFC Fight Night card headlined by Holly Holm and Ketlen Vieira in the bantamweight division.

Dave is joined by Nick Kalikas, Circa Sports MMA Oddsmaker, to take a look from behind the book. MMA Handicappers Jordan Sherwood and Lou Finocchiaro join the show to give their best bets for the UFC Vegas 55 card. And Reed Kuhn wraps things up with an analytical view of the fight card to find the best value in the odds.

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UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Vieira | First Look | May 17th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 17 May 2022 20:42:09 +0000

It's time for First Strike First Look! Host Dave Ross takes a dive at the early lines being set for UFC Fight Night. UFC Vegas 55 will feature Holly Holm vs Ketlen Vieira in the main event.

Circa Sports Oddsmaker Nick Kalikas joins the show to give a look from behind the counter to breakdown this weekends fight card.

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UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Rakic | May 13th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 13 May 2022 22:23:15 +0000

In this episode of First Strike, Dave Ross previews Blachowicz vs Rakic with MMA Handicapper Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood. We talk with longtime MMA Analyst Kevin Iole about what to look for on the undercard this Saturday.

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UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Rakic | First Strike First Look | May 10th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 10 May 2022 20:53:56 +0000

Host Dave Ross takes an early dive into UFC Fight Night featuring a light heavyweight clash between Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic. Dave is joined by Reed Kuhn, giving us an insight into the numbers with an analytical approach to this weekends Fight Night.

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UFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje, Namajunas vs Esparza | First Strike | May 6th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 6 May 2022 21:34:04 +0000

First Strike is back in a big way for UFC 274! We follow the entire situation surrounding the main event with Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje. One man can leave as champ, one cannot. Plus Rose Namajunas defends the Strawweight Championship against Carla Esparza in a rematch years in the making.

Host Dave Ross welcomes in Nick Kalikas, Circa Sports Fight Oddsmaker, to give us a look from behind the book. Plus MMA handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood breakdown their betting fight card and how they're handling the main event. And Reed Kuhn comes in to give us his picks fresh out the model along with the numbers to back them up.

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UFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje | First Strike First Look | May 3rd, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 3 May 2022 20:06:02 +0000

On this weeks edition of First Strike First Look, Host Dave Ross is joined by former UFC Featherweight contender Ricardo Lamas to take an early look into the odds for the stacked UFC 274 card featuring TWO title bouts. Charles Oliveira defends the Lightweight Championship against Justin Gaethje, and Rose Namajunas defends the Women's Strawweight Championship in a rematch against Carla Esparza.

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UFC Fight Night: Font vs Vera | First Strike | April 29th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:16:53 +0000

On this weeks episode of First Strike, host Dave Ross breaks down UFC Fight Night featuring Rob Font vs Marlon Vera in the main event. Circa Sports Oddsmaker Nick Kalikas joins to give a view from the behind the book. MMA Handicappers Jordan Sherwood and Reed Kuhn join in to give their perspectives on the entire fight card from props to totals. And show Producer Britton Hess comes out from behind the glass to drop his bomb plays for the week.

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UFC Fight Night: Font vs Vera | First Strike First Look | April 26th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:44:12 +0000

On this episode of First Strike First Look, host Dave Ross welcomes in MMA Handicapper Lou Finocchiaro to take an early look at the numbers for this weekends UFC Fight Night featuring Rob Font vs Marlon Vera in the main event!

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UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs Andrade | First Strike | April 22nd, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:34:24 +0000

It's lights out this weekend with a packed UFC Fight Night card featuring a strawweight bout between Amanda Lemos vs Jessica Andrade in the Main Event. Host Dave Ross is joined by Circa Oddsmaker Nick Kalikas for a view behind the book. Along with MMA handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood stopping by. Plus we have Reed Kuhn to give his analytical approach to betting the fights.

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First Strike First Look | UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs Andrade | April 19th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:53:12 +0000

On this episode of First Strike First Look, host Dave Ross welcomes in Circa Sportsbook oddsmaker Nick Kalikas to breakdown the early odds for this upcoming weekends UFC Fight Night featuring Amanda Lemos vs Jessica Andrade.

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UFC Fight Night: Luque vs Muhammad | First Strike | April 15th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 22:50:18 +0000

On this week's episode of First Strike, Host Dave Ross breaks down this weekends UFC Fight Night featuring Vicente Luque vs Belal Muhammad. Dave will be joined by MMA Handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood give their best picks. And Reed Kuhn returns with his analytical approach. Also First Strike producer Britton Hess steps out from behind the glass to drop some fight bombs.

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First Strike, First Look | Fight Night: Luque vs Muhammad

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 20:25:01 +0000

Dave Ross and Lou Finocchiaro analyze the results of UFC 273 and preview this week's UFC on ESPN Card featuring Vincente Luque vs Belal Muhammad. They look at the early odds for the card's marquee matchups.

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First Strike | April 8, 2022 | Volkanovski vs The Korean Zombie

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 8 Apr 2022 21:35:24 +0000

On this week's episode of First Strike, Dave Ross tackles a massive UFC 273 card featuring two title fights. Volkanovski vs The Korean Zombie for the Featherweight Championship, and the rematch between Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan for the Bantamweight belt. Dave will be joined by Circa Sports Oddsmaker, Nick Kalikas, MMA Handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood give their best picks. Plus Reed Kuhn returns with his analytical approach in betting UFC 273.

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First Strike First Look: UFC 273: Volkanovski vs The Korean Zombie

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 5 Apr 2022 20:48:00 +0000

"On this episode of First Strike: First Look, Dave Ross is joined by Circa Sports Combat Sports Oddsmaker Nick Kalikas. They preview UFC 273 and analyze the top three fights on the card from a betting perspective.

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First Strike | March 25, 2022 | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Daukaus

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 21:16:01 +0000

On this episode of First Strike, host Dave Ross handicaps UFC Fight Night headlined by Curtis Blaydes vs Chris Daukaus. Circa Sportsbook combat oddsmaker Nick Kalikas gives a perspective from behind the counter. Lou Finocchiaro joins the desk and shares the best spots to find value on the card. Jordan Sherwood finds bets in the Prelims and Main Card, and a special guest joins at the end of the show to break down how he attacks handicapping UFC.

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First Strike First Look: Blaydes vs Daukus | Tuesday 22, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:37:48 +0000

On this week's First Strike First Look: Blaydes vs Daukus, Host Dave Ross is joined by MMA Handicapper Reed Kuhn. They took an early look at what angles to look at when handicapping the main event including the Welterweight bout between Matt Brown vs Bryan Barbarena.

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First Strike | March 18, 2022 | UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs Aspinal

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 21:41:22 +0000

On this episode of First Strike, host Dave Ross welcomes a quartet of guests to handicap UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs Aspinal. Circa Sportsbook combat oddsmaker Nick Kalikas gives a perspective from behind the counter. Lou Finocchiaro shares the best spots to find value on the card. Jordan Sherwood finds bets in the Early Prelims, Prelims, and Main Card. Reed Kuhn joins the program and shares the sides his analytics model has greenlit as bets.

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First Strike First Look: Volkov vs Aspinall | March 15th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:54:16 +0000

In this episode, host Dave Ross takes an early look at Volkov vs Aspinall with Nick Kalikas and starts to shape out what to expect from the other fights on the card including Featherweight Co-Main Event Arnold Allen vs Dan Hooker.

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UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev | First Strike | March 11th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 22:19:00 +0000

On this episode of First Strike, host Dave Ross welcomes a quartet of guests to handicap UFC Fight Night headlined by Thiago Santos vs Magomed Ankalaev. Circa Sportsbook combat oddsmaker Nick Kalikas gives a perspective from behind the counter. Lou Finocchiaro joins the desk and shares the best spots to find value on the card. Jordan Sherwood finds bets in the Prelims and Main Card. Reed Kuhn joins the program and shares the sides his analytics model has greenlit from the entire card.

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First Strike First Look: UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev | March 8th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 8 Mar 2022 21:36:53 +0000

On First Strike First Look, host Dave Ross talks with Circa Sportsbook combat oddsmaker Nick Kalikas about the upcoming UFC Fight Night card. Circa opened Ankalaev as a market-high favorite, Dave finds out why from Nick.

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UFC 272: Covington vs Masvidal | First Strike | March 4th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 4 Mar 2022 22:59:58 +0000

On this episode of First Strike, host Dave Ross welcomes a quartet of guests to handicap UFC 272: Covington vs Masvidal. Circa Sportsbook combat oddsmaker Nick Kalikas gives a perspective from behind the counter. Lou Finocchiaro shares the best spots to find value on the card. Jordan Sherwood finds bets in the Early Prelims, Prelims, and Main Card. Reed Kuhn joins the program and shares the sides his analytics model has greenlit as bets.

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First Strike First Look: UFC 272 : Covington vs Masvidal | March 1st, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 1 Mar 2022 21:40:11 +0000

In this episode of First Strike First Look, Dave Ross speaks with former UFC Contender, Ricardo Lamas about the upcoming UFC 272 card between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. They talk about keys to victory and dive into the rest of the card including Rafael dos Anjos vs Renato Moicano.

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First Strike | February 25, 2022 | UFC Fight Night : Makhachev vs Green

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 03:00:00 +0000

On this weeks edition of First Strike, Host Dave Ross breaks down UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Green. He welcomes in Circa Sports Oddsmaker Nick Kalikas as he gives a view from behind the book for bettors. MMA handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood share what fights and sides stand out to them. Plus Reed Kuhn joins the show to give us his analytical perspective for the card. All that plus more as First Strike gets down with UFC Fight Night, headlined by Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green.

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First Strike First Look: UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Green | Tuesday, February 22, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:48:00 +0000

In this week's edition of First Strike First Look, Host Dave Ross sits down with Reed Kuhn to discuss UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Green. They also broke down who has the advantage in the Co-Main Event between Cirkunov vs Turman.

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First Strike | February 18, 2022 | UFC Fight Night : Walker vs Hill

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 22:53:34 +0000

On this weeks edition of First Strike, Host Dave Ross goes through the UFC Fight Night card featuring Johnny Walker vs Jamal Hill in the main event. He welcomes in Circa Sports Oddsmaker Nick Kalikas as he gives his view from behind the book. MMA handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood give their perspective on the card. And Reed Kuhn joins us to give a more analytical approach to betting the card. Find all their best bets here for UFC Fight Night: Walker vs Hill.

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First Strike | February 11, 2022 | UFC 271: Adesanya vs Whittaker 2

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 23:25:40 +0000

On this weeks edition of First Strike, Host Dave Ross breaks down UFC 271: Adesanya vs Whittaker 2. He welcomes in Circa Sports Oddsmaker Nick Kalikas as he gives his view from the book, analytics focused pro MMA bettor Reed Kuhn, and VSiN host Wes Reynolds. They give their best bets from the UFC 271 card, including a heavyweight clash between Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa, and a possible title eliminator between Derek Brunson and Jared Cannonier.

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First Strike First Look: UFC 271 Adesanya vs Whittaker 2 | February 8th, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 8 Feb 2022 21:53:15 +0000

In this episode of First Strike First Look, Host Dave Ross takes an early-week look at Adesanya vs Whittaker 2 at UFC 271. He will be joined by Jordan Sherwood to help him break down what lies ahead for each fighter with a win on Saturday and the state of the Middleweight division.

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First Strike | February 4, 2022 | UFC Fight Night : Hermansson vs Strickland

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 4 Feb 2022 23:28:41 +0000

On this edition of First Strike, Host Dave Ross analyzes UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland. He welcomes a trio of expert guests including Circa Sports Oddsmaker Nick Kalikas, analytics focused pro bettor Reed Kuhn, and legendary fight handicapper Lou Finocchiaro. They give their best bets from all over the card and share strategies for uncovering UFC betting value.

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First Strike | UFC 270 | January 21, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Fri, 4 Feb 2022 23:28:13 +0000

Dave Ross welcomes a quartet of expert MMA guests to help find value in the betting market for UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane. Veteran oddsmaker Nick Kalikas gives a look behind the curtain on how he set the line. Lou Finocchiaro finds value better than any capper around and has no shortage of opinions on this card. Reed Kuhn breaks down the fights with an analytics approach. And Jordan Sherwood runs the board finding value in the early prelims and main event.

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First Look: Hermansson vs Strickland | February 1st, 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 1 Feb 2022 23:47:36 +0000

In this episode of First Strike's First Look: Hermansson vs Strickland, Host Dave Ross took an early look at who we need to keep our eye on going into UFC Vegas and if there will be issues coming up before the weigh-ins.

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First Strike: First Look UFC 270 | January 18. 2022

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:59:00 +0000

In the inaugural First Strike First Look episode, Host Dave Ross is joined by MMA Handicapper Jordan Sherwood as they take an early look at the UFC 270 Main Event between Francis Ngannou vs Ciryl Gane for the UFC Heavyweight Championship. They will also look at the rest of the UFC Fight Card including the Flyweight Championship bout between Brandon Moreno vs Deiveson Figueiredo. For a full breakdown check out First Strike on Friday.

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First Strike | UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Chikadze

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 03:28:00 +0000

On this episode of First Strike host, Dave Ross breaks down "UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Chikadze" with a world-class quartet of MMA bettors and handicappers. Circa Oddsmaker Nick Kalikas shares where the sharp money is going before Saturday. Old-school handicapper Lou Finocchiaro helps find value on the card. Seasoned pro bettor Jordan Sherwood lets us know where his money is going this week. And Reed Kuhn uses analytics to find the best bets on the card!

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Introducing: First Strike

bill@vsin.com (iHeartPodcasts) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 20:35:03 +0000

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