First Strike: VSiN's UFC Betting Podcast

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...

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 ea...

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’r...

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...

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...

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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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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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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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 du...

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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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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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...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Headlined by Magomedov Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira, along with Merab Dvalishvili vs Cory Sandhagen.

Plus — stick around for a special announcement about the...

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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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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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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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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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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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.

👉 Don’t miss this complete betting breakdown before Saturday’s fights.

🔔 Subscribe now for weekly fight previews, sharp analysis, and the edge you need for UFC betting.

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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.

Expect weekly sharp analysis, betting strategy, and a roadmap for what’s to come, including weekly guests and full fight card breakdowns.

👉 Don’t miss Friday’s episode, where we deliver the complet...

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 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 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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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. 

This week we welcome Lou Finocchiaro, Dan Vreeland, Nick Kalikas, and Reed Kuhn!

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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. 

Get all the analysis you need to make this a profitable UFC betting year right here on First Strike!! 

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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. 

You can also WATCH the show on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/3c...

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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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 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 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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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. 

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

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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.

Get all the fight analysis and prop breakdowns you need on this weeks First Strike!

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