MMA DFS Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel Lineups UFC Vegas 49 Makhachev vs Green

Welcome UFC fans, the UFC is live at the Apex in Las Vegas with an exciting catchweight fight fight for UFC Vegas 49: Islam Makhachev vs. Bobby Green. Below are MMA DFS picks for DraftKings and FanDuel fantasy UFC lineups with the help Awesemo’s expert UFC DFS projections. Let’s dig into some UFC picks for UFC Vegas 49. Makhachev vs. Green.

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UFC Vegas 49: Makhachev vs. Green | DraftKings + FanDuel MMA DFS Picks

Top-End UFC Picks

Islam Makhachev | DraftKings: $9,500, FanDuel: $23

Makhachev is currently riding a nine-fight winning streak. He is a dominant grappler and an extremely dangerous submission specialist. On the feet, Makhachev will keep a safe distance and look for the well-timed takedown. Makhachev has three wins via knockout, 10 via submission and eight via decision. He averages 3.37 takedowns per 15 minute and has 66% takedown accuracy. For DFS MMA tonight, Makhachev is a strong play in all formats, and I expect he will avoid the striking of Green and seal another victory via submission. Awesemo’s MMA projections give Makhachev 87% win odds with a 66% chance for a knockout.

Makhachev was one of the top fighters popping in the Awesemo MMA DFS optimizer projections today. He’s a top UFC Pick for this slate. Check out all of our free fantasy MMA DFS Picks and projections in our DraftKings UFC DFS Cheat Sheet and FanDuel UFC DFS Cheat Sheet.

Josiane Nunes | DraftKings: $8,900, FanDuel: $21

Nunes continues to catch the eye of many in the UFC, she has not lost a fight since 2013 and is currently riding a seven-fight winning streak. In her UFC debut, Nunes showcased her power with knockout over Bec Malecki. Romon Pascual is stepping in on short notice. Pascual is a fighter that is always marching forward, which will play right into the sheer knockout power of Nunes. For UFC DFS picks today, Nunes is a lock in all formats, due to her power and finishing abilities. Awesemo’s projections give Nunes 65% win odds with a 50% chance for knockout.

Mid-Range UFC Picks

Misha Cirkunov | DraftKings: $8,300, FanDuel: $16

This fight against Wellington Turman, could be just what the doctor ordered for Cirkunov. He should be able to bait the aggressive nature of Turman, utilizing his tight wresting game and finding a second-round submission. I was on Turman at first glance, but after the weigh-ins and seeing how much bigger Cirkunov looked than Turman, I expect Cirkunov will be able to ragdoll and control Turman. Cirkunov’s last five wins are by submission, and with Turman’s poor takedown defense, Cirkunov could find himself back in the win column. For our UFC DFS lineups tonight, there is risk playing Cirkunov, due to Turman power. However, Cirkunov could find his way on optimal with a submission victory. Awesemo’s MMA fantasy projections give Circkunov 52% win odds.

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UFC Value Picks

Armen Petrosyan | DraftKings: $7,700, FanDuel: $13

Petrosyan was getting handled by Kaloyan Kolev, until Petrosyan unleashed his dangerous striking putting him away in devastating fashion. This is a risky value play, but I expect Petrosyan striking to test the suspect chin of Gregory Rodrigues early and often. Rodrigues will resort to his grappling game and try to find a submission. However, Petrosyan’s kickboxing and striking technique will be too much for Rodrigues’ chin to withstand. For DFS, there is risk but high reward if Petrosyan finds the chin of Rodrigues early. Awesemo’s UFC projections give Petrosyan 38% win odds with a 30% chance for a knockout.

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