Top MMA DFS Picks and Strategies for UFC Oklahoma City<\/p>\n
UFC DFS expert picks for this Saturday’s UFC OKC card are up, as well as fight-by-fight breakdowns, plus betting and lineup strategy for the entire event. Welcome to Drake’s Takes.<\/p>\n
UFC OKC Picks & Career Results:<\/p>\n
2026 Overall Picks:\u00a0195-78-2\u00a0
2025 Overall Picks:\u00a0345-152-2\u00a0
DFS Lock of the Week:\u00a0Du Plessis
Fanduel Captain:\u00a0Du Plesses<\/p>\n
Dricus Du Plessis (23-3-0) v.\u00a0Kamaru Usman\u00a0(21-4-0)<\/p>\n
Dricus Du Plessis<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 6’1″ \u2013 Reach: 76″ \u2013 Stance: SwitchRecord: 23-3 (9 KO\/TKO, 11 submissions)Physical and unpredictable fighter with constant pressure and strong finishing abilityUses his size, durability, and awkward offense to overwhelm opponents in every phase<\/p>\n Kamaru Usman<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 6’0″ \u2013 Reach: 76″ \u2013 Stance: SwitchRecord: 21-4 (9 KO\/TKO, 1 submission)Elite wrestler with excellent takedown defense, cardio, and championship experienceStill capable of controlling fights, but age and the move to middleweight create some concerns<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC OKC Pick: Du Plessis<\/p>\n Believe Du Plessis stays upright long enough to hit his striking props? Check out the Best MMA Picks & Prop Bets<\/a> by comparing lines to our projections using the RotoWire Picks & Props tool.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n Jared Cannonier (18-9-0) v.\u00a0Christian Leroy Duncan\u00a0(14-2-0)<\/p>\n Jared Cannonier<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’11” \u2013 Reach: 77″ \u2013 Stance: SwitchRecord: 18-9 (10 KO\/TKO, 3 submissions)Powerful veteran with dangerous counterstriking and proven durabilityStill carries knockout power, but age and declining activity are becoming concerns<\/p>\n Christian Leroy Duncan<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 6’2″ \u2013 Reach: 79″ \u2013 Stance: SwitchRecord: 14-2 (10 KO\/TKO, 1 submission)Dynamic striker with dangerous power, length, and strong volumeMost effective when controlling range and building momentum through combinations<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC OKC Pick: CLD<\/p>\n Chase Hooper (16-5-1) v.\u00a0Mitch Ramirez\u00a0(8-3-0)<\/p>\n Chase Hooper<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 6’1″ \u2013 Reach: 74″ \u2013 Stance: SouthpawRecord: 16-5-1 (4 KO\/TKO, 8 submissions)Dangerous grappler with constant submission threats and a rapidly improving striking gameExcels at creating scrambles and wearing opponents down over the course of a fight<\/p>\n Mitch Ramirez<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’11” \u2013 Reach: 71″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 8-3 (5 KO\/TKO, 2 submissions)Aggressive striker with solid power and a willingness to push the paceStill developing and has yet to prove himself against higher-level competition<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC OKC Pick: Hooper<\/p>\n Tabathi Ricci (12-4-0) v.\u00a0Fatima Kline\u00a0(9-1-0)<\/p>\n Tabatha Ricci<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’1″ \u2013 Reach: 61″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 12-4 (2 KO\/TKO, 3 submissions)Grappling-focused fighter with strong top control and solid positional awarenessRelies heavily on her wrestling to dictate the pace of fights<\/p>\n Fatima Kline<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’6″ \u2013 Reach: 67″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 9-1 (4 KO\/TKO, 1 submission)Athletic and well-rounded prospect with sharp striking and dangerous grapplingContinues to develop into one of the division’s most promising young fighters<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC OKC Pick: Kline<\/p>\n Tommy McMillen (10-0-0) v.\u00a0Alberto Montes\u00a0(11-1-0)<\/p>\n Tommy McMillen<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 6’0″ \u2013 Reach: 74″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 10-0 (4 KO\/TKO, 5 submissions)Undefeated prospect with explosive power and strong finishing instinctsAggressive style puts constant pressure on opponents from the opening bell<\/p>\n Alberto Montes<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’7″ \u2013 Reach: 69″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 11-1 (1 KO\/TKO, 7 submissions)Well-rounded prospect with solid striking and good composure under pressureDangerous in extended exchanges and capable of adjusting throughout a fight<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC OKC Pick: McMillen<\/p>\n Jose Delgado (11-2-0) v.\u00a0Austin Bashi\u00a0(14-1-0)<\/p>\n Jose Delgado<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’11” \u2013 Reach: 74″ \u2013 Stance: SwitchRecord: 11-2 (6 KO\/TKO, 4 submissions)Powerful striker with excellent finishing ability and a high offensive outputDangerous early and capable of ending fights with a single clean shot<\/p>\n Austin Bashi<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’6″ \u2013 Reach: 70″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 14-1 (3 KO\/TKO, 6 submissions)Wrestling-heavy prospect with relentless pressure and strong controlExcels at chaining takedowns together and controlling opponents on the mat<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC OKC Pick: Delgado<\/p>\n Seok Hyeon Ko (13-2-0) v.\u00a0Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani\u00a0(10-2-0)<\/p>\n Seok Hyeon Ko<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’11” \u2013 Reach: 72″ \u2013 Stance: SwitchRecord: 13-2 (6 KO\/TKO)Well-rounded prospect with good striking fundamentals and a strong wrestling baseFights at a steady pace and is comfortable winning rounds in multiple ways<\/p>\n Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’10” \u2013 Reach: 71″ \u2013 Stance: SouthpawRecord: 10-2 (3 KO\/TKO, 5 submissions)Powerful striker with dangerous finishing ability and heavy handsMost effective when he can keep fights standing and force exchanges<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC OKC Pick: Ko<\/p>\n Felipe Franco (10-2-0) v.\u00a0Levi Rodrigues Jr.\u00a0(5-0-0)<\/p>\n Felipe Franco<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 6’1″ \u2013 Reach: 76″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 10-2 (6 KO\/TKO, 4 submissions)Well-rounded fighter with solid striking and finishing abilityComfortable fighting at a high pace and creating offense in multiple areas<\/p>\n Levi Rodrigues<\/a> Jr.<\/p>\n Height: 6’0″ \u2013 Reach: 76″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 5-0 (5 KO\/TKO)Undefeated prospect with good athleticism and developing all-around skillsStill relatively inexperienced, but has shown strong finishing instincts early in his career<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC OKC Pick: Franco<\/p>\n Agree with this underdog pick? Try out Franco with different lineup combinations and generate up to 150 unique builds with our DraftKings UFC Lineup Optimizer<\/a>.<\/p>\n Alden Coria (12-3-0) v.\u00a0Stewart Nicoll\u00a0(8-3-0)<\/p>\n Alden Coria<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’8″ \u2013 Reach: 67″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 12-3 (5 KO\/TKO, 4 submissions)Well-rounded fighter with good pressure and solid finishing abilityMost effective when he can dictate the pace and mix his offense together<\/p>\n Stewart Nicoll<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’5″ \u2013 Reach: 65″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 8-3 (4 KO\/TKO, 3 submissions)Aggressive striker with legitimate power and a willingness to exchangeDangerous early, but can become vulnerable if opponents survive the initial pressure<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC OKC Pick: Coria<\/p>\n Alvin Hines (7-1-0) v.\u00a0RJ Harris\u00a0(5-0-0)<\/p>\n Alvin Hines<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 6’0″ \u2013 Reach: 74″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 7-1 (3 KO\/TKO, 3 submissions)Well-rounded prospect with solid wrestling and good finishing abilityComfortable pushing the pace and creating offense in all phases of the fight<\/p>\n RJ Harris<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 6’6″ \u2013 Reach: 80″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 5-0 (3 KO\/TKO, 1 submission)Undefeated prospect with explosive athleticism and dangerous powerContinues to develop but is taking a notable step up in competition<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC OKC Pick: Hines<\/p>\n Dione Barbosa (9-4-0) v.\u00a0Anna Melisano\u00a0(6-1-0)<\/p>\n Dione Barbosa<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’6″ \u2013 Reach: 66″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 9-4 (4 submissions)Grappling specialist with dangerous submission skills and strong top controlMost effective when she can force opponents into extended ground exchanges<\/p>\n Anna Melisano<\/a><\/p>\n Height: 5’6″ \u2013 Reach: 70″ \u2013 Stance: OrthodoxRecord: 6-1 (2 KO\/TKO, 1 submission)Well-rounded prospect with improving striking and solid takedown defenseAggressive style allows her to dictate the pace when fights stay standing<\/p>\n DFS Perspective: UFC OKC Pick: Melisano<\/p>\n Note: All odds accurate as of time of posting, and taken from the DraftKings Sportsbook, if available. 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FANDUEL MMA SCORING RULES<\/p>\n Moves Scoring Fight Conclusion Bonuses Scoring Notes<\/p>\n Significant Strikes are distance strikes or clinch\/ground strikes that are considered “power strikes” by official scorers.A knockdown is awarded to a fighter who knocks his\/her opponent down due to debilitation for what the official scorers consider a substantial time.DRAFTKINGS MMA SCORING RULES<\/p>\n Moves Scoring Fight Conclusion Bonuses Scoring Notes<\/p>\n Significant Strikes are any distance strikes or clinch\/ground strikes that are considered “power strikes” by official scorers.A Significant Strike will count as both a strike and a significant strike and be worth 0.4 points in total.Control Time is the time spent in the dominant position on the ground or in the clinch. +0.03 points are awarded per second.A Knockdown is awarded to a fighter who knocks his\/her opponent down due to debilitation for what the official scorers consider an appreciable time.A Quick Win Bonus is awarded to the winning fighter if they win in the first round in 60 seconds or less.<\/p>\n The author(s) of this article may play in daily fantasy contests including \u2013 but not limited to \u2013 games that they have provided recommendations or advice on in this article. 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Usman’s wrestling and experience make him dangerous, but this is a difficult matchup at this stage of his career. Du Plessis should be the younger, larger and more physical fighter, which could make it difficult for Usman to control him for extended periods. If Du Plessis forces a high pace and makes this fight ugly, I expect him to take over as it progresses. Du Plessis profiles as the preferred side with solid finishing upside.<\/p>\n
Cannonier is always live because of his power, but Duncan should have advantages in speed, length and volume. I expect Duncan to keep the pressure on and force Cannonier to defend for long stretches. As the fight progresses, Duncan’s activity and power should eventually become too much. Duncan profiles as the preferred side with strong finishing upside.<\/p>\n
This feels like a get-right fight for Hooper. After facing tougher competition, he draws a matchup where his grappling should be the clear difference. Ramirez has enough power to make things interesting early, but if Hooper gets this fight to the mat, I expect him to take over. Hooper profiles as one of the safer plays on the slate with strong submission upside.<\/p>\n
This is a terrible matchup for Ricci. Kline has the size, athleticism and striking advantage to keep Ricci from getting comfortable, and she is more than capable of holding her own if the fight hits the mat. Unless Ricci can control long stretches with her wrestling, I expect Kline to dictate the action from start to finish. Kline profiles as one of the stronger plays on the slate.<\/p>\n
This is one of the better prospect matchups on the card. Both fighters have legitimate finishing ability, but McMillen’s undefeated record and aggressive style give him the edge. I expect him to be the one dictating the pace and creating the bigger moments. McMillen profiles as the preferred side, though Montes is experienced enough to make this a competitive fight.<\/p>\n
This is a classic striker versus grappler matchup. Delgado has the edge on the feet and carries the bigger finishing threat, while Bashi’s path revolves around wrestling and control. If Bashi cannot consistently secure takedowns, Delgado’s power and volume should become the deciding factors. Slight lean Delgado, but this is a competitive fight with solid DFS upside on both sides.<\/p>\n
This should be a competitive matchup between two promising prospects. Ko has the more complete overall game and should have the edge if he mixes in his wrestling, while Lebosnoyani is at his best when he can turn the fight into a striking battle. I trust Ko’s versatility and ability to control where the fight takes place. Slight lean Ko in a fight that has sneaky DFS upside.<\/p>\n
This is an interesting matchup between an experienced finisher and an undefeated prospect. Rodrigues Jr. has looked impressive so far, but this is a significant step up in competition. Franco has more experience, has faced tougher opponents, and should be the more polished fighter at this stage. Slight lean Franco, but this feels like a fight where both men have opportunities to make a statement.<\/p>\n
This looks like a favorable matchup for Coria. Nicoll has enough power to make things interesting early, but Coria is the more complete fighter and should have advantages in both experience and overall skill set. If Coria avoids the early danger, I expect him to take control and pull away as the fight progresses. Coria profiles as the preferred side with solid DFS upside.<\/p>\n
This is a closely matched prospect fight with plenty of upside on both sides. Harris brings the undefeated record and athleticism, but Hines has the experience advantage and appears to be the more complete mixed martial artist. I expect Hines to mix in his wrestling, control the tempo, and hand Harris the first loss of his career. Slight lean Hines in a competitive matchup.<\/p>\n
This is a classic striker-versus-grappler matchup. Barbosa has the clear advantage if she can consistently get the fight to the mat, but Melisano has the tools to keep it standing and make Barbosa pay on the feet. If Melisano can defend the early takedowns, I expect her striking to become the difference as the fight goes on. Slight lean Melisano in a competitive fight.<\/p>\n
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Significant Strikes = 0.6 pts
Takedown = 6 pts
Knockdown = 12 pts
Submission Attempt = 5 pts<\/p>\n
1st Round Win = 100 pts
2nd Round Win = 75 pts
3rd Round Win = 50 pts
4th Round Win = 35 pts
5th Round Win = 25 pts
Decision Win = 20 pts<\/p>\n
Strikes: +0.2 pts
Significant Strikes (SS): +0.2 pts
Control Time: +0.03 pts\/Second
Takedown (TD): +5 pts
Reversal\/Sweep (REV): +5 pts
Knockdown (KD): +10 pts<\/p>\n
1st Round Win (1rW+): +90 pts
2nd Round Win (2rW+): +70 pts
3rd Round Win (3rW+): +45 pts
4th Round Win (4rW+): +40 pts
5th Round Win (5rW+): +40 pts
Decision Win (WBD+): +30 pts
Quick Win Bonus: +25 pts
(fight is finished in 60 seconds or less)<\/p>\n