MMA DFS Expert Survey: UFC Fight Night - Emmett vs. Vallejos
Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on MMA DFS contests on DraftKings for UFC Fight Night – Emmett vs. Vallejos. 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 – Emmett vs. Vallejos
Who is your favorite fighter to spend up for in cash games?
Moneyball16: Robertson
Bward586: Sosa
LiamPicksFights: Mesquita
What are your thoughts about stacking the 5-round fight in cash games?
Moneyball16: I will probably only be playing Vallejos in cash. Emmett isn’t the worst cash option, but his chances of winning are the 2nd-lowest on the slate, the odds of going the full 5 rounds are only OK, and I expect this fight to be a relatively low-scoring striking affair.
Bward586: I’m really struggling to find viable underdogs, so that leads me to wanting some of Emmett (and thus stacking this fight) by default. The underdog Emmett is the card’s cheapest fighter but has been knocked out in just 1 fight since turning pro in 2011. With this fight favored slightly to go over 3.5 rounds, he should at least have a solid floor – and could potentially sneak into the optimal even in a loss.
LiamPicksFights: Bward586 makes a strong case for the stack, but I am selling stock on Josh Emmett, who recently celebrated his 41st birthday. Emmett has only been stopped 3 times, but he has been in a ton of wars, he took a life-altering 5-round beatdown from Ilia Topuria, and he turned in a lifeless effort against Youssef Zalal last time out in a SUB1 loss. I think Vallejos gets the win and likely the KO finish, but I will default to picking a side in this matchup, and I will be underweight on Emmett.
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Justin Bailey (aka jbails26) is the Lead Editor for RotoGrinders and FantasyLabs. He’s been playing DFS since 2013 and specializes in small-field NFL and PGA contests (but still dabbles in MME). Justin qualified for the DraftKings Fantasy Golf World Championship in 2023. Follow Justin on X – @justinbailey32