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MMAJun 7, 2025

06/07 UFC Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

With 26 fighters to choose from and an average salary of $8,100, UFC 316 presents some interesting roster construction challenges. We’ve identified four fighters projected to be highly owned (30%+), meaning strategic differentiation will be crucial for tournament success. Conversely, eight fighters stand out as potential value plays, offering the coveted 8x+ return that can unlock winning lineups. Navigating these ownership dynamics while targeting high-upside matchups like Dvalishvili vs. O’Mal

MMAMay 31, 2025

05/31 UFC Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

UFC Vegas 107 features 20 fighters with an average salary just over $8,000, presenting a balanced pricing landscape that challenges DFS players to navigate several chalky spots—nine fighters are projected at 30% ownership or higher. Key contests like Erin Blanchfield versus Maycee Barber offer interesting contrasts in scoring potential and pricing; Blanchfield carries a premium salary but may be overvalued compared to Barber’s underappreciated upside, especially given her ability to control pace

MMAMay 17, 2025

05/17 UFC Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

This week’s UFC DFS slate features 24 fighters with an average salary near $8,100, presenting a balanced pool for roster construction. Eight fighters are drawing heavy ownership above 30%, creating clear chalk targets but also opening the door for differentiation through seven strong value plays priced for 8x or better upside. Key matchups like Michael Morales vs. Gilbert Burns offer intriguing contrasts in scoring potential—Morales’ youth and power make him a high-ceiling option despite the ste

MMAMay 10, 2025

05/10 UFC Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

UFC 315 features 24 fighters with an average salary near $8,100, presenting a balanced field for DFS roster construction. Seven fighters project as highly owned chalk at 30% or more, which tightens leverage opportunities but also signals reliable core options. Notably, four strong value plays—candidates to reach 8x value or better—offer critical salary relief and upside in matchups like Jose Aldo versus Aiemann Zahabi and Benoit Saint Denis against Kyle Prepolec. The card’s top-end pricing refle

MMAMay 3, 2025

05/03 UFC Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

UFC Des Moines features 24 fighters with an average salary around $8,100, presenting a balanced mix of mid-range options and value plays. The pricing structure is relatively tight, with six fighters expected to draw heavy ownership (30%+), which calls for strategic roster construction to differentiate lineups. Standouts like Cory Sandhagen and Bo Nickal offer high floors and upside, fitting well into cash games, while Montel Jackson provides an intriguing captain option given his physical tools

MMAApr 25, 2025

04/26 UFC Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

This weekend’s UFC slate offers a lot to unpack, with 28 fighters on the card and several intriguing matchups that could shift DFS lineups. With an average salary of $8,111, there’s plenty of flexibility in roster construction, but ownership trends will play a big role in decision-making. Thirteen fighters are projected for 20%+ ownership, so finding leverage spots is key. There are also three strong value plays with 8x+ potential and 80+ projected points, making them crucial targets for buildin

MMAApr 11, 2025

04/12 UFC Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

The UFC 314 slate is packed with action, featuring 26 fighters and a balanced average salary of $8,100. With 13 highly owned fighters projected at 20%+ ownership and two strong value plays offering potential 8x returns (80+ fantasy points), roster construction will be key. The main event between Volkanovski and Lopes offers plenty of intrigue, as Volkanovski looks to prove he still has championship-level durability, while Lopes’ youth and size could pose problems. Ownership will likely flock to

MMAApr 5, 2025

04/05 UFC Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

The UFC heads back to the Apex this weekend with a 12-fight slate that promises plenty of DFS intrigue. With 24 fighters on the card and an average salary of $8,046, roster construction will require some sharp decisions—especially with 15 fighters projected for 20%+ ownership. While there’s a lot of chalk at the top, two strong value plays (each projected for 8x+ value and 80+ points) could be the key to unlocking high-upside lineups. This slate also offers several stylistic matchups that favor

MMAMar 21, 2025

03/22 UFC Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

The UFC London slate brings plenty of intrigue for DFS players with 26 fighters on the card and some interesting pricing dynamics to consider. With an average salary of $8,100 and 17 fighters projected for 20%+ ownership, roster construction will require strategic pivots to differentiate your lineups. Leon Edwards, fighting in front of his home crowd, is priced as a value play despite concerns about his takedown defense against Sean Brady’s relentless wrestling. Meanwhile, Carlos Ulberg comes in

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