Fight IQ: UFC 311 Preview, Makhachev vs. Moicano

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Updated on January 17, 2025 7:56PM EST

We are back, and we are live! Chris, Joe, and Drake return with an in-depth breakdown of the entire UFC 311 fight card on the RotoWire MMA YouTube channel. The crew will discuss the best DFS value plays, cash locks, and GPP darts to give players the best chance at profit. The main event was thrown into disarray when Arman Tsarukyan announced Friday that a back injury will prevent him from taking on Islam Makhachev. This led to the cancelation of Renato Moicano's fight with Beneil Dariush, as the Brazilian will now challenge the lightweight champion in the new five-round main event. This will be preceded by dominant bantamweight titleholder Merab Dvalishvili as a significant underdog when he takes on undefeated phenom Umar Nurmagomedov. Tune in and chat live during the show to have your questions answered!

Meet the Hosts:

Chris Olson: MMA Contributor at RotoWire. In addition to ranting on "Fight IQ, presented by RotoWire" Chris also writes about DFS Baseball and MMA fight recaps. Follow him on Twitter at @Theonliest1

Joe "SunTszu": Known more commonly by his Twitter handle @SunTszu, Joe is a Hedge Fund Executive by day and a high-volume DFS player by night. He is a 2x "Bracket Challenge" & "Gotham qualifier, who is currently ranked 13th in DFS MMA. You can also find him as one of the original contributors to "Fight IQ, presented by RotoWire." He is also a co-creator of the "Creating Alpha in DFS" podcast.

Drake Burden: Drake is a proven DFS winner with multiple four-figure paydays under his belt. He took an interest in writing MMA during the pandemic and is active in various Discords and other social media communities. Follow him on Twitter at @DBurdz.

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