Daily Fantasy Picks begin.
UFC 300, which takes place this weekend, will likely be the biggest fight card in UFC history. If you don't think so, watch the fight below. There are many former champions and star athletes who have left their names on the record books.
We'll take a look at DraftKings matchups and daily fantasy picks. This is the first in the series and the only reason I'm going to cover the entire match card is because it's stacked.
UFC 300 Main Card ESPN+ PPV (10 p.m. ET):
Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill
DK salary: Pereira ($8,300), Hill ($7,900)
We all know that Pereira is a power puncher and a two-division champion. But former champions who didn't lose their titles are as durable as they come. Both fighters have a chance to knock out the other, and my guess is, or anyone betting here, that durability takes precedence.
DraftKings pick: Jamahal Hill
Zhang Weili vs Yang Xiaonan
DK Salary: Zhang ($9,200), Yan ($7,000)
Zhang Weili might be the easiest pick of this card. She's good wherever this fight goes, including on the ground, and that's where Xiaonan is going to take this. We don't often see Weili riding on her back, but in terms of her points, she makes sense.
DraftKings pick: Weili Zhang
Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway
DK salary: Gaethje ($8,800), Holloway ($7,400)
What a battle! This has taken me back and forth. However, Justin Gaethje won the fight with a leg kick and a complete game, earning him a decision. Not necessarily the best DK pick, but he could pull it off.
DraftKings pick: Justin Gaethje
Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan
DK salary: Oliveira ($7,500), Tsarukyan ($8,700)
In my opinion, this is due to age. Tsarukian is as tough as ever and will likely try to separate the former champion from Oliveira. He has great wrestling, striking, and everything in between. Defeat Tsarukyan with a TKO.
DraftKings pick: Arman Tsarukyan
Bo Niccal vs. Cody Brundage
DK Salary: Nickal ($9,500), Brundage ($6,700)
Simple — Bo Nickal submits Cody Brundage. Games, sets and matches.
DraftKings pick: Bo Nickal
UFC 300 'Prelims' Card on ESPN/ESPN+ (8 p.m. ET):
Jiri Prochaska vs. Aleksandar Rakić
DK salary: Prochaska ($8,000), Rakic ($8,200)
There have been so many breakdowns in this fight, and the internet is definitely biased. On paper it looks like the former champion will win, but Rakic is more durable and could finish Prochaska. He has other ways to win with very powerful leg kicks. He's a dog in this fight.
DraftKings pick: Aleksandar Rakic
Calvin Kattar vs. Aljamain Sterling
DK Salary: Qatar ($7,800), Sterling ($8,400)
It will be Sterling's first time playing in this division, but will he be able to reach Qatar's back? Catal's boxing is great and his wrestling defense is great, even if he doesn't get the fight.
DraftKings pick: Calvin Cathal
Kayla Harrison vs. Holly Holm
DK salary: Holm ($6,900), Harrison ($9,300)
Harrison will snatch the victory. She is very expensive, but she will win.
DraftKings pick: Kayla Harrison
Sodiq Yousaf vs. Diego Lopez
DK Salary: Yusaf ($7,700), Lopez ($8,500)
While Yousaf will be tough to match in this fight, Lopez has the added advantage of getting the job done early.
DraftKings pick: Lopez
UFC 300 Early “Prelims” Card on ESPN/ESPN+ (6 p.m. ET):
Jalin Turner vs. Renato Moicano
DK salary: Turner ($8,900), Moicano ($7,300)
Moicano is fun to watch, but Justin Turner is even more fun. Turner has power on his feet and can get the job done quickly. This makes him an easy pick in DK's lineup.
DraftKings pick: Jalin Turner
Jessica Andrade vs. Marina Rodriguez
DK salary: Andrade ($8,100), Rodriguez ($8,100)
A battle of ups and downs unfolds between two extremely overbearing women. We'll probably go to a decision and get Jessica Andrade with a coin toss.
DraftKings pick: Jessica Andrade
Jim Miller vs. Bobby Green
DK salary: Green ($8,600), Miller ($7,600)
Tough, tough pick. Jim Miller has fought in UFC 100, UFC 200, and now UFC 300. It's very difficult to say whether he will win or not. My instincts are leaning toward Bobby Green in this matchup, but from a DraftKings perspective, I feel like Miller has the better decision.
DraftKings pick: Jim Miller
Cody Garbrandt vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
DK salary: Figueiredo ($9,100), Garbrandt ($7,100)
Garbrandt appears to be nearing the end of his career. This will work in Figueredo's favor as he is better overall.
DraftKings pick: Deiveson Figueiredo
