MMA DFS Expert Survey: UFC Fight Night - Allen vs. Costa

by Justin Bailey (Jbails26) Last Updated 2026-05-15 22:20:09 Premium Content Part of the product MMA Premium

Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on MMA DFS contests on DraftKings for UFC Fight Night – Allen vs. Costa. They’re ready to answer key questions that will assist you in making those crucial lineup-building decisions. Curious who Billy Ward has as his favorite value play? Or perhaps you’re wondering who Moneyball16 has as his top fighter for tournaments? Find out below!

MMA DFS Picks: DraftKings Expert Survey for UFC Fight Night – Allen vs. Costa

Who is your favorite fighter to spend up for in cash games?

Moneyball16: Bukauskas
Bward586: Bukauskas
LiamPicksFights: Wellmaker

Which fight are you most likely to avoid and why?

Moneyball16: Cavalcanti/Vieira – This is an unusually bad DFS fight. It is a heavy favorite to go to a decision (-310), there is very little takedown upside, and both of these fighters have a relatively large history of being involved in poor-scoring DFS fights.

Bward586: Cavalcanti/Vieira – There are three women’s fights on the card, but I like at least one fighter in the other two, while this one has the worst stoppage odds on the slate and a favorite who has never landed a takedown or finished a fight in the UFC.

LiamPicksFights: Cavalcanti/Vieira – Our other analysts have already laid out great reasons why this is the fight to avoid on this slate, but I will briefly add my own. Cavalcanti has never justified her salary despite going 5-0 in the UFC, and Vieira has never produced a score higher than 88.6 points despite having 14 UFC fights under her belt. Neither fighter has ever been a fantasy-relevant fighter. Barring a submission from Vieira, I see this being a highly competitive decision.

Who is your favorite play (when considering price, matchup, projected ownership, etc.) on the board and why?

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