Hello, UFC fans. This weekend, we have a 12-fight card in Las Vegas, including a main event between Deiveson Figueiredo and Alex Perez. The main GPP has $150,000 going to first place with a total of $700,000 being paid out. Here I will offer the fighters I feel have the most upside for MMA DFS purposes. Let’s dig into some UFC DFS picks.
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UFC 255: DraftKings + FanDuel UFC DFS Picks
Core MMA DFS Plays
Daniel Rodriguez | DraftKings: $9,100, FanDuel $20
This will be Rodriguez’s fourth fight in 2020. He is 3-0 in the UFC and has won via submission, knockout and decision. In his last outing against Dwight Grant, he was on the brink of going to sleep, but Rodriguez showed pure toughness and heart to come back with a knockout victory. He is a solid striker, landing 8.60 significant strikes per minute. Awesemo’s UFC DFS Top Fighters Tool gives Rodriguez 74% win odds, along with 49% chance for a knockout.
Jared Gooden | DraftKings: $7,900, FanDuel: $15
Gooden will be making his UFC debut. He has won three fights in a row, all coming inside the distance. Gooden has an impressive resume, with a total of 13 finishes in his career, seven via knockout and six via submission. Alan Jouban is a tough opponent, and this should be an exciting fight. Gooden could have success with his wrestling, but I expect this one to be a slugfest. The UFC DFS Top Fighters Tool gives Gooden 43% win odds.
Mid-Priced MMA DFS Picks
Paul Craig | DraftKings: $8,500, FanDuel: $18
Craig is coming off a first-round submission win over Gadzhimurad Antigulov at UFC Fight Night 174. He is dangerous off his back, and I could see him getting a submission win. Craig will be facing Shogun Rua, who happens to be the only fighter that has gone to a decision with Craig. In fact, that fight ended in a draw, so this should be an awesome fight full of fireworks. Awesemo’s UFC DFS Top Fighters Tool gives Craig 60% win odds, with a 33% chance for a knockout.
Tim Means | DraftKings: $8,000, FanDuel: $15
Means is coming off a decision win over Laureano Staropoli at Vegas 6. He is averaging 4.92 significant strikes per minute. Means looked good in his last outing, where he landed 126 total strikes and two takedowns. In this fight I expect Means will have the sight advantage if can take Mike Perry to the canvas, and by doing so, Means could get top control and look to lock in a submission. The UFC DFS Top Fighters Tool gives Means 43% win odds.
Value MMA DFS Picks
Ariane Lipski | DraftKings: $7,800, FanDuel: $12
Lipski is coming off a first-round submission win over Luana Carolina in July. She is averaging 3.34 significant strikes per minutes, along with absorbing 4.54 strikes per minutes. Lipski has solid cardio, and she is an extremely aggressive fighter. In fact, Lipski has dropped her last two opponents in the first round. Lipski has seven first-round finishes in her career. Awesemo’s UFC DFS Top Fighters Tool gives Lipski 40% win odds.
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