About the Author
A former professional MMA fighter and current Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, Billy Ward (aka Bward856) is a Predictive Analyst and UFC editor for the Action Network. He also covers UFC DFS at FantasyLabs, where he writes a weekly breakdown of UFC events and has curated a variety of evergreen strategy articles and videos. Billy began freelance writing for FantasyLabs in 2018 and was hired full time by Action Network/Better Collective in 2022. He began contributing to the RotoGrinders MMA product in 2024. Billy is a past DraftKings MMA World Championship qualifier and has racked up multiple five-figure wins across a variety fantasy sports.
More from Billy Ward
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Saint-Denis Betting PICKS! MMA Best Bets | The Action Network Podcast
Betting the NFC East Battle: Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants | NFL Predictions | Green Dot Daily
How To BET Jaguars vs Bills & Commanders vs Bengals! | NFL MNF Picks & Predictions | Green Dot Daily
Betting the AFC East Battle: New England Patriots vs. New York Jets |NFL Predictions|Green Dot Daily
Do Andy Dalton & Carolina Panthers have ANY Betting Value? | WNBA Picks | MLB Bets | Green Dot Daily
5 Bets YOU Need to Make for TNF! Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins | TNF Best Bets | Green Dot Daily
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Betting Highlights
Favorite Bet of All-Time
Hitting a +1200 submission prop on the same night I called Sean Strickland's upset of Israel Adesanya.
Most Heartbreaking Bet
Once lost a season-long fantasy football playoff matchup on an Aaron Rodgers kneel-down to finish the game.