First Strike: VSiN's UFC Betting Podcast

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are back for one of the biggest UFC events in in 2026 — UFC 329, headlined by the return of Conor McGregor as he squares off against Max Holloway. The guys dig deep into one of the most stacked cards the UFC has put together, breaking down the full slate with model grades, best bets, and the fights worth targeting this weekend. If you're betting UFC 329, this is your requi...

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are joined by the hardest working man in MMA, Dan "Gumby" Vreeland (@GumbyVreeland), to break down UFC Baku, headlined by the lightweight showdown between Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres. The guys run through the full card with model grades, best bets, and the fights worth targeting this weekend. And because it wouldn't be First Strike without a little fun — the guys close...

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are back to recap one of the most historic events in UFC history — UFC Freedom 250 at the White House! Then it's straight into UFC Vegas 119, headlined by a flyweight banger between Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi at the APEX. The guys run through the card with model grades, best bets, and the fights worth targeting this Saturday. 🎧 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcast...

First Strike is bringing out the big guns for one of the most unique events in UFC history. Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are joined by former UFC fighter Ricardo Lamas (@RicardoLamasMMA) and the godfather of MMA analytics, Reed Kuhn of Fightnomics (@Fightnomics), to break down UFC Freedom 250 — live from the lawn of the White House this Sunday. Two title fights headline the card. Ilia Topuria puts the...

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are joined by Shane Thurston of Just Win Bets Baby! (@ShaneJustWinBet) to break down UFC Vegas 118, headlined by the welterweight showdown between Belal Muhammad and Gabriel Bonfim. The guys run through the card with model grades, best bets, and the fights worth targeting this Saturday at the APEX. 🎧 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. ...

First Strike is back! Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are joined by Jordan Sherwood (@WoodOnESPN1000) to break down UFC Macau, headlined by the bantamweight showdown between Deiveson Figueiredo and Song Yadong. The guys run through the card with model grades, best bets, and the fights worth targeting this Saturday. Plus, the crew looks ahead at some of the hottest fights coming this summer! 🎧 Subscribe...

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are back this week to break down UFC Vegas 117, headlined by the featherweight showdown between Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa. The guys run through the full card with model grades, best bets, and the fights worth targeting this Saturday at the APEX. But that's not all — the guys also look back at UFC 328 with a quick recap of how the card played out and how the model p...

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are joined by Zayd Hussein (@zayd__hussein) to break down UFC 328 live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on May 9th. Two title fights on the line — Khamzat Chimaev defends the middleweight belt against Sean Strickland in the main event, and flyweight champion Joshua Van puts his title on the line against Tatsuro Taira in the co-main. The guys dig into the fu...

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are back for another First Strike! This week they're joined by Kyle Anthony (@KyleAnthonyUFC) to break down UFC Perth, headlined by Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates.  The guys dig into the full card — model grades, best bets, and the fights worth watching this weekend. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and never miss an episode.   Chapters 00:00 - Welcome to...

First Strike is back with a full betting preview of UFC Vegas 116 , headlined by Aljamain Sterling vs Youssef Zalal . After a week off, Dave Ross (@drosssports) and Rob Moreno (@TheRobbeo) return to break down the card with picks, model projections, and betting insights . On this episode: 🥊 Sterling vs Zalal main event breakdown 📊 Model-driven picks and projections 💰 Betting angles across the U...

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 an...

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 💰 Betti...

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 projec...

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-d...

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 V...

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 episod...

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 c...

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 agains...

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 w...

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: 📊 An...

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 m...

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 F...

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....

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 la...

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 Husse...