Episodios

  • UFC London Picks & Predictions | Evloev vs Murphy + Best Bets | First Strike
    Mar 18 2026

    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.

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    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


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  • UFC Vegas 114 Betting Preview | Josh Emmett vs Kevin Vallejos | First Strike
    Mar 11 2026

    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 early look ahead at some of the sport’s biggest upcoming events, including Rousey vs Carano and the highly anticipated UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House.


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    Dave Ross — @drosssports

    Rob Moreno — @TheRobbeo

    00:00 Welcome to First Strike!

    02:58 Analyzing Charles Oliveira's Fight Performance

    05:57 Josh Emmett vs. Kevin Vallejos: A Betting Perspective

    08:54 Co-Main Event: Gillian Robertson vs. Amanda Lemos Breakdown

    12:04 Eryk Anders vs. Brad Tavares: A Clash of Aging Fighters

    15:11 Chris Curtis: The Not-So-Action Action Man

    17:57 Model Performance and Recent Betting Trends

    20:57 Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano: A Comeback Story

    24:03 Freedom 250: Upcoming Fights and Expectations


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  • UFC 326 Betting Preview | Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira BMF Championship | First Strike
    Mar 4 2026

    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.

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    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


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  • UFC Mexico: Brandon Moreno vs Lone'er Kavanagh | First Strike
    Feb 25 2026

    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 you ready for UFC Mexico.

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    00:00 - Welcome Back

    01:13 - Previewing Brandon Moreno vs Lone’er Kavanagh

    05:53 - A look at Marlon Vera vs David Martinez

    08:00 - Expect Fireworks in Daniel Zellhuber vs King Green

    10:00 - Diving Deeper in UFC Mexico

    11:10 - Ailin Perez vs Macy Chiasson

    14:44 - Identifying some Prelim plays

    18:19 - Welcome back Rob Moreno

    20:38 - Extracting value out of Zellhuber vs Green

    24:26 - A close look at Ailin Perez vs Macy Chiasson

    28:06 - Advice from the data

    31:16 - Main Event Model Predictions

    37:44 - Wrap Up


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  • UFC HOUSTON : Strickland vs Hearnandez
    Feb 18 2026
    • 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 recent trends.
    • Historical figures like Joe Frazier are essential to understanding the sport's legacy.

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  • UFC Vegas 113 Betting Preview | Mario Bautista vs Vinicius Oliveira Picks & Predictions | First Strike
    Feb 4 2026

    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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    🎙️ Available wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Dave Ross: @drosssports

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    00:00 — Cold Open / Hook

    00:12 — Show Open Animation

    00:20 — Introduction & Early Predictions

    01:24 — Analyzing the Paramount Plus Experience

    02:56 — Fight Card Breakdown: Bautista vs. Oliveira

    06:32 — Nurmagomedov vs. Basharat: Tactical Breakdown

    10:15 — Horiguchi vs. Albazi: Clash of Styles

    13:26 — Final Thoughts & Upcoming Fights

    13:39 — UFC Betting Outlook & Upcoming Events

    14:29 — Paramount Plus Experience & Early Season Insights

    16:54 — Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira Analysis

    22:05 — Cong Wang Comeback & Fight Breakdown

    27:03 — Jean Matsumoto vs. Farid Basharat

    31:26 — Sean Strickland vs. Fluffy Hernandez Preview


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  • UFC 325 Betting Preview: Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes | First Strike
    Jan 28 2026

    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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    00:00 — Dave Ross welcomes Reed Kuhn back to First Strike

    00:39 — Reed Kuhn on Fightnomics fundamentals & evolving UFC models

    02:06 — Where to find the Fightnomics book in 2026

    03:36 — The Paramount+ era: does it change UFC analytics?

    05:06 — UFC 325 Main Event: Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2

    07:22 — Finish potential, totals movement & betting angles (Volk vs Lopes)

    08:17 — Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint Denis breakdown

    10:42 — Totals talk & live-bet considerations (BSD fight)

    11:37 — Mauricio Ruffy vs Rafael Fiziev model breakdown

    13:31 — Decision prop talk & stylistic matchup notes
    14:28 — Transition: Rob Moreno joins next

    15:08 — Rob Moreno joins: how El Modelo was inspired by Fightnomics

    15:29 — Why MMA modeling “clicked” compared to team sports

    16:55 — VSiN Pro subscriber promo + upcoming betting calendar

    17:46 — Super Bowl betting guide plug

    18:05 — Ruffy vs Fiziev: over 2.5, toughness & finishing paths

    21:19 — Benoit Saint Denis vs Dan Hooker: age, recency & model lean

    24:42 — Round prop (1.5) discussion & BSD finish angle

    26:15 — Alternate unders & BSD by finish

    26:41 — Junior Tafa vs Billy Elekana: model fade & parlay angle

    28:58 — Under 7.5 correlation & finish math

    29:40 — Main Event breakdown: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2

    30:25 — Why Rob is backing this fighter at the current price

    33:38 — Totals repopulated (4.5): correlated betting angles

    35:03 — If Lopes wins: wrestling adjustments & path to victory

    35:34 — Final thoughts, subscribe reminder & sign-off


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  • UFC 324 Betting Preview: Pimblett vs Gaethje + O’Malley vs Yadong | El Modelo Picks | First Strike
    Jan 21 2026

    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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