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.

First Strike: VSiN's UFC Betting Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by VSiN, with 192 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

VSiN hosts First Strike: VSiN's UFC Betting Podcast, a sports show with 192 episodes published.

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  Episode #190

  UFC 330 Preview | Makhachev vs. Machado Garry & Dern vs. Robertson + Best Bets w/ Reed Kuhn | First Strike

  Aug 12, 202651 min

  Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are joined by Fightnomics author Reed Kuhn (@Fightnomics) to break down UFC 330 — a massive double title fight card. Islam Makhachev defends the welterweight belt against Ian Machado Garry in the main event, and Mackenzie Dern puts the strawweight title on the line against Gillian Robertson in the co-main. The guys dig into both title fights and the full card with model grades, best bets, and the fights worth targeting this weekend. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. And check us out on YouTube as well. Make sure to subscribe today! Follow the show: Dave Ross — @drosssports Rob Moreno — @TheRobbeo Reed Kuhn — @Fightnomics Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #189

  UFC Vegas 120 Preview | Gamrot vs. Salkilld w/ Kyle Anthony | First Strike

  Aug 5, 202647 min

  Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are joined by Kyle Anthony (@KyleAnthonyUFC) to break down UFC Vegas 120, headlined by the lightweight showdown between Mateusz Gamrot and Quillan Salkilld at the APEX. The guys run through the full card with model grades, best bets, and the fights worth targeting this Saturday. And to close things out — Dave and Rob crack open a pack of cards live on the show. Because why not? Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. Show is also available weekly on our exclusive YouTube channel! Follow the show: Dave Ross — @drosssports Rob Moreno — @TheRobbeo Kyle Anthony — @KyleAnthonyUFC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #188

  UFC Belgrade Preview | Medic vs. Rodriguez + Best Bets w/ Shane Thurston | First Strike

  Jul 29, 202646 min

  Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are joined by Shane Thurston of Just Win Bets Baby! (@ShaneJustWinBet) to break down UFC Belgrade, headlined by the welterweight showdown between Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez. The guys run through the full card with model grades, best bets, and the fights worth targeting this weekend. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. And on YouTube at YouTube.com/@firststrike-mma Follow the show: Dave Ross — @drosssports Rob Moreno — @TheRobbeo Shane Thurston — @ShaneJustWinBet Chapters 00:23 - Welcome Shane Thurston 01:30 - UFC Belgrade Preview w/ Shane 19:45 - Rob Moreno Joins 21:00 - UFC Belgrade Best Bets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #187

  UFC Abu Dhabi Preview | Ankalaev vs. Guskov + UFC 330 First Look | First Strike

  Jul 22, 202646 min

  Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are joined by Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) to break down UFC Abu Dhabi, headlined by the light heavyweight showdown between Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov. The guys run through the full card with model grades, best bets, and the fights worth targeting this weekend. Plus, the crew takes an early look at next month's UFC 330 — two title fights on the line as Islam Makhachev defends the welterweight belt against Ian Machado Garry, and Mackenzie Dern puts the strawweight title on the line against Gillian Robertson. Big fights are coming and the guys are already crunching the numbers. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. Follow the show: Dave Ross — @drosssports Rob Moreno — @TheRobbeo Dan Tom — @DanTomMMA Chapters 00:30 - Welcome Dan Tom 02:00 - UFC Abu Dhabi Betting Preview 22:20 - Rob Moreno Joins 23:50 - UFC Abu Dhabi Model Predictions 40:00 - First Look at UFC 330 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #186

  UFC OKC Preview | Du Plessis vs. Usman + McGregor's Devastating UFC 329 Injury

  Jul 15, 202650 min

  Dave Ross and Rob Moreno are joined by Doug Vazquez (@dougdoesfights) to break down UFC OKC, headlined by the middleweight showdown between Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman. The guys run through the full card with model grades, best bets, and the fights worth targeting this weekend. But first — the elephant in the room. Conor McGregor's long-awaited return at UFC 329 lasted a minute before a devastating knee injury brought the night to a halt. Dave, Rob, and Doug give their thoughts on what went down and what it means for the future of one of MMA's biggest stars. 🎧 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. ⏰ Card kicks off this weekend — lock in your bets before the first strike. Follow the show: Dave Ross — @drosssports Rob Moreno — @TheRobbeo Doug Vazquez — @dougdoesfights Chapters: 00:34 - Doug Vazquez Joins The Show 01:30 - UFC 329 Recap 06:25 - UFC OKC Preview 21:40 - Rob Moreno Is In 23:00 - OKC OKC Best Bets 40:00 - About Last Fight... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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