First Strike: VSiN's UFC Betting Podcast
Hosted by Dave Ross and Rob Moreno, First Strike is your go-to UFC betting show for sharp insights, bold predictions, and can’t-miss plays.Tune in every Monday and Friday for a fast-paced breakdown of upcoming fight cards, betting angles, and insider takes—with weekly guests ranging from analysts to fellow bettors. Whether you’re chasing longshots or fading favorites, this is where the smartest UFC conversations happen.New episodes every week. Bets. Banter. Battle-tested picks.First Strike hits different.
Episodes
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, list...
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 (@Figh...
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 sha...
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...
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 “...
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 pr...
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...
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 ...
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 An...
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 brea...
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 com...
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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