First Strike: VSiN's UFC Betting Podcast

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are joined by Doug Vazquez to react to Conor McGregor's devastating knee injury at UFC 329 and break down UFC OKC, headlined by Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman, with model grades and best bets across the card.

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 things out with a segment you didn't know you needed: if your NFL team was a UFC fighter, who would they be? Trust us, you'll want to stick around for this one. 🎧 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. ⏰ Card kicks off at 9AM ET this weekend — lock in your bets before the fights. Follow the show: Dave Ross — @drosssports Rob Moreno — @TheRobbeo Dan Vreeland — @GumbyVreeland Chapters 00:32 - Gumby Joins The Show 01:30 - Best Fight To Watch & Bet 04:00 - UFC Baku Preview 21:00 - McGregor vs Holloway 25:00 - Rob Moreno Model Picks 36:00 - NFL vs UFC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are joined by former UFC fighter Ricardo Lamas and Fightnomics author Reed Kuhn to break down UFC Freedom 250 — live from the White House lawn this Sunday. Two title fights, two elite guests, and all the model grades and best bets you need before the most historic card in UFC history.

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 wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. ⏰ Card kicks off EARLY Saturday morning — lock in your bets before the fights kick off. Follow the show: Dave Ross — @drosssports Rob Moreno — @TheRobbeo Jordan Sherwood — @WoodOnESPN1000 Chapters 00:00 - Jordan Sherwood joins First Strike 01:40 - UFC Macau Preview 15:14 - Looking Ahead 26:17 - Rob Moreno returns 27:32 - UFC Macau Best Bets 42:15 - Hot Fight Summer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 full card with model grades, best bets, and the fights worth targeting this Saturday. Plus, Zayd drops his biggest bet ever — you'll want to hear this one. 🎧 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. ⏰ Card kicks off Saturday May 9th — lock in your bets before the lines move. Follow the show: Dave Ross — @drosssports | Rob Moreno — @TheRobbeo | Zayd Hussein — @zayd__hussein #UFC #UFC328 #UFCBetting #FirstStrike #VSiN Chapters: 00:15 - Zayd Hussein Joins The Show 03:00 - Zay'd Plays for UFC 328 15:16 - UFC 328 Best Bets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 UFC Vegas 116 card 🎯 Spots to target heading into fight night Whether you’re betting the fights or just getting ready for the weekend, First Strike gets you set. 🎧 Subscribe to First Strike wherever you get your podcasts for weekly UFC betting previews and analysis. 🌐 More sports betting coverage at VSiN.com Follow the hosts: Dave Ross — @drosssports Rob Moreno — @TheRobbeo Chapters 00:00 - Introduction, Dave is back! 03:05 - Main Event Preview 11:05 - Norma Dumont vs Joselyne Edwards 19:25 - First Look to Chimaev vs Strickland Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. 🎧 Subscribe to First Strike wherever you get your podcasts for weekly UFC betting previews and analysis. 🌐 More sports betting coverage at VSiN.com Follow the hosts: Dave Ross — @drosssports Rob Moreno — @TheRobbeo 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. 🎧 Subscribe to First Strike wherever you get your podcasts for weekly UFC betting previews and analysis. 🌐 More from VSiN: VSiN.com Follow the hosts: Dave Ross — @drosssports Rob Moreno — @TheRobbeo 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. 🎧 Subscribe to First Strike wherever you get your podcasts. 🌐 More sports betting coverage at VSiN.com Follow the hosts: on X: Dave Ross — @drosssports Rob Moreno — @TheRobbeo 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of First Strike, host Dave Ross and guest Lou Finocchiaro discuss the latest developments in MMA, including the impact of Paramount Plus on UFC viewing, the upcoming fight between Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez, and insights on the undercard. They also touch on the return of Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, and reflect on the significance of historical figures in combat sports.

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 🎧 Subscribe to First Strike for weekly UFC betting previews and expert insight.🎙️ Available wherever you get your podcasts. 00:00 — Dave Ross welcomes Reed Kuhn back to First Strike00:39 — Reed Kuhn on Fightnomics fundamentals & evolving UFC models02:06 — Where to find the Fightnomics book in 202603:36 — The Paramount+ era: does it change UFC analytics?05:06 — UFC 325 Main Event: Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 207:22 — Finish potential, totals movement & betting angles (Volk vs Lopes)08:17 — Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint Denis breakdown10:42 — Totals talk & live-bet considerations (BSD fight)11:37 — Mauricio Ruffy vs Rafael Fiziev model breakdown13:31 — Decision prop talk & stylistic matchup notes14:28 — Transition: Rob Moreno joins next 15:08 — Rob Moreno joins: how El Modelo was inspired by Fightnomics15:29 — Why MMA modeling “clicked” compared to team sports16:55 — VSiN Pro subscriber promo + upcoming betting calendar17:46 — Super Bowl betting guide plug18:05 — Ruffy vs Fiziev: over 2.5, toughness & finishing paths21:19 — Benoit Saint Denis vs Dan Hooker: age, recency & model lean24:42 — Round prop (1.5) discussion & BSD finish angle26:15 — Alternate unders & BSD by finish26:41 — Junior Tafa vs Billy Elekana: model fade & parlay angle28:58 — Under 7.5 correlation & finish math29:40 — Main Event breakdown: Volkanovski vs Lopes 230:25 — Why Rob is backing this fighter at the current price33:38 — Totals repopulated (4.5): correlated betting angles35:03 — If Lopes wins: wrestling adjustments & path to victory35:34 — Final thoughts, subscribe reminder & sign-off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.👉 Subscribe for weekly UFC betting previews, sharp insights, and expert guests every fight week.📲 Follow us across platforms: @drosssports | @TheRobbeo | @GambLou Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.👉 Subscribe for weekly UFC betting previews, expert analysis, and top-tier guests.📲 Follow us on X: @drosssports | @TheRobbeo | @KyleAnthonyUFC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.