Billy Ward

Billy Ward

1300 Posts
Billy Ward
1300 Posts
Role
Junior Predictive Analyst
Experience
20 years
Location
Detroit, Michigan
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.

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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.