• 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

    🎧 Subscribe to First Strike for weekly UFC betting previews and sharp analysis.

    🎙️ Available wherever you get your podcasts.

    🐦 Follow the hosts on X:

    Dave Ross: @drosssports

    Rob Moreno: @TheRobbeo

    🌐 For more UFC and sports betting coverage, visit VSiN.com

    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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    35 mins
  • 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

    🎧 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 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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    37 mins
  • 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.

    🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.

    🌐 More betting coverage at VSiN.com.


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    36 mins
  • 2026 Betting Tips, Futures Market & UFC 324 Preview | First Strike
    Jan 14 2026

    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


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    29 mins
  • 2025 Year in Review: Biggest Upsets, Fighter of the Year & What’s Next in '26
    Dec 17 2025

    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. 👊


    🎧 Subscribe and catch every episode wherever you get your podcasts.

    📲 Follow us on all platforms: @drosssports | @TheRobbeo


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    33 mins
  • UFC Vegas 112 Betting Preview ft. Kyle Anthony (@KyleAnthonyUFC) | First Strike
    Dec 10 2025

    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


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    30 mins
  • First Strike | UFC 323 Betting Preview ft. Zayd Hussein & Nick Kalikas
    Dec 3 2025

    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.

    👉 Subscribe for weekly UFC betting previews, analytics, and expert guests.

    📲 Follow us on all platforms: @drosssports | @The Robbeo


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    45 mins
  • First Strike | UFC Qatar Betting Preview ft. Dan Vreeland (@GumbyVreeland)
    Nov 19 2025

    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.

    👉 Subscribe for weekly UFC previews, sharp analysis & expert guests every fight week.

    📲 Follow us on X: @drosssports & @TheRobbeo

    And check out VSiN.com for more sports betting insights!


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    31 mins