UFC Vegas 63 DraftKings Core Plays

With UFC 280 in the rear view mirror it is time to turn our attention to UFC Vegas 63. This event takes place on October 29th, 2022 in the Apex Center located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card features a matchup between established veteran Calvin Kattar and surging talent Arnold Allen. The main card starts at 7pm eastern time. The prelims however will begin at 4pm eastern time and are sure to be worth watching. Let's get into some of the matchups that make up my DraftKings core for UFC Vegas 63.

Roman Dolidze VS Phil Hawes

I am loving this fight all the way around. Hawes and Roman both have finishing abilities. Hawes has excellent power in his hands but his chin is made of glass. Roman can come in with huge knockout power and clip Hawes at any moment. Roman has proved that he can hang with great fighters. I like Roman to come in and finish business. I know Hawes has excellent hands, but Roman is another breed of beast. I am loving Roman coming in as a huge value on Draftkings at $7,800. 

Dustin Jacoby VS Khalil Rountree

Jacoby is on a career booster and rejuvenated his career and is coming into the UFC for the second time. Jacoby is on a 4 fight-win streak while Rountree is on a two-fight winning streak. Rountree is great on the feet and I do think he is live, but Jacoby can come in super aggressive taking over this fight. We have seen Rountree sway if he is losing and that is what I am banking on. I am liking Jacoby to control this fight in his favor and earn a win. This fight is one of my favorite GPP ones to target, especially with Jacoby at the DraftKings price tag of $8,300.

Waldo Cortes-Acosta VS Jared Vanderaa

This is a big boy fight! Waldo is coming off a huge win and on a massive winning streak. Vanderaa is looking for a win after losing 4 fights in a row. Waldo is coming in as the favorite and I think this is well-deserved. Waldo has the better striking and I believe in confidence Waldo can clip Vanderaa in the cage. I am taking the prospect in Waldo to win this fight. Waldo is my favorite high-priced fighter on DraftKings coming in at $9,000. 

Calvin Kattar VS Arnold Allen

The Main event! I am loving this fight in all ways around. Allen is a prospect coming in off a major knockout win. Allen is improving every single fight and is on a massive win streak. Kattar is a striker and the leg kicks are amazing. Kattar is not a pushover and can bring the fight into the cage easily. Kattar is looking to come back after his last loss in a huge way. This is a true test for Allen. I do like Kattar by a hair but I would not be surprised if Allen knocks him out. I am getting more exposure to Kattar though especially as a pivot from Allen being $8,200 while Kattar is $8,000.