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UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega
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- Saturday 09.25.2021 at 10:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Paul Felder, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $5,609,906
- Attendance: 19,029
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
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| Alexander Volkanovski defeats Brian Ortega via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Valentina Shevchenko defeats Lauren Murphy via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 4:00 Round 4 of 5, 19:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Robbie Lawler defeats Nick Diaz via KO/TKO, Retirement | 0:44 Round 3 of 5, 10:44 Total Bout Page | |
| Curtis Blaydes defeats Jairzinho Rozenstruik via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jéssica Andrade defeats Cynthia Calvillo via KO/TKO, Punches | 4:54 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Merab Dvalishvili defeats Marlon Moraes via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 4:25 Round 2 of 3, 9:25 Total Bout Page | |
| Dan Hooker defeats Nasrat Haqparast via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Chris Daukaus defeats Shamil Abdurakhimov via KO/TKO, Right Cross to Ground Strikes | 1:23 Round 2 of 3, 6:23 Total Bout Page | |
| Taila Santos defeats Roxanne Modafferi via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jalin Turner defeats Uros Medic via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:01 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Nick Maximov defeats Cody Brundage via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Matthew Semelsberger defeats Martin Sano via KO/TKO, Right Cross | 0:15 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Jonathan Pearce defeats Omar Morales via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 3:31 Round 2 of 3, 8:31 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 11
09.20.2021 | 7:19 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 2408th
"Delinquent MMA"
09.20.2021 | 8:15 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 595 Points | Tied for 2210th
"You people need a bad guy like me.... say good night to the bad guy ~Scarface "
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- HiDefff
09.20.2021 | 11:02 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 2780th
Update: Nasrat just tweeted 15 mins ago that he is also having Visa issues and he is actually still waiting for approval right now. He is saying this is his last chance to get it and make it in time. I think this one could be in jeopardy
* Edited at 09.20.2021, 11:15 PM ET *
09.20.2021 | 11:27 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 655 Points | Tied for 1366th
Alexander Volkanovski, TKO, R3
Steriod BJJ getting demolished, Holloway and Volkanovski are heads above these guys.
Shevchenko vs. Murphy
Valentina Shevchenko, TKO, R2
Another female flyweight murder, love it. Murphy has nothing for her + 38 y/o yikes, Cruifix KO again?
Lawler vs. Diaz II
Nick Diaz, TKO, R2
Diaz will probably start slower in the first 5 minutes, start picking it up after that. Lawler has been going to war for the last 6 years and is almost 40, while Nick has been getting his mind and body right without the extreme stress.
Blaydes vs. Rozenstruik
Curtis Blaydes, TKO, R1
Think Blaydes will be determined to get back, have to take Blaydes. Never seen Rozenstruik on his back interested to see if Blaydes puts him there.
Andrade vs. Calvillo
Jéssica Andrade, TKO, R2
Calvillo is dangerous she gets Andrade to the ground it's over...... SIKE ANDRADE BY MURDER lol Calvillo has nothing for her.
Moraes vs. Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili, DEC
Wrasslefook'. Mainly think Moraes is kinda done unless he catches Dvalishvili in the first 5 minutes.
Hooker vs. Haqparast
Dan Hooker, TKO, R2
Hooker revenge tour, feel bad for Nasrat but this is not going to be a Buster Douglas situation but would not feel horrible if Nasrat pulls it out. Let the best man win here!
Abdurakhimov vs. Daukaus
Chris Daukaus, TKO, R1
This would be a fire matchup if Abdurakhimov was more active, Daukaus starts fast never lets you get into the fight + being so active.
Modafferi vs. Santos
Taila Santos, DEC
Nope, nope. Nope.... And nope. Modafferi just pisses me off lmao. Santos please I beg of you!
Medic vs. Turner
Uros Medic, TKO, R2
Turner losses come by KO, Medic comes to KO. Decent scrap tho.
Fiorot vs. Bueno Silva
Manon Fiorot, DEC
Good WMMA fight, Fiorot is a beast! Going to a draw with Montana De La Rosa is very sus.
Maximov vs. Roberson
Nick Maximov, DEC
Wanted to edge Roberson, i just can't knowing he doesn't fix why he loses these fights. Doesn't help Maximov has a good ground game working on his standup mostly.
Semelsberger vs. Sano
Matt Semelsberger, TKO, R1
Are they trying to build Semelsberger? Confused here to say the least.
Morales vs. Pearce
Omar Morales, DEC
Pearce is tough as nails, but Morales is just all around a better fighter.
* Edited at 09.20.2021, 11:33 PM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
09.20.2021 | 11:37 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 745 Points | Tied for 293rd
09.20.2021 | 11:52 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 595 Points | Tied for 2210th
* Edited at 09.21.2021, 12:01 AM ET *
"You people need a bad guy like me.... say good night to the bad guy ~Scarface "
09.20.2021 | 11:58 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 595 Points | Tied for 2210th
* Edited at 09.20.2021, 11:58 PM ET *
"You people need a bad guy like me.... say good night to the bad guy ~Scarface "
09.20.2021 | 11:59 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 595 Points | Tied for 2210th
"You people need a bad guy like me.... say good night to the bad guy ~Scarface "
09.21.2021 | 12:07 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 595 Points | Tied for 2210th
those last 2 tweets just scream "I'm going through too much" HiDefff
"You people need a bad guy like me.... say good night to the bad guy ~Scarface "
09.21.2021 | 12:12 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 745 Points | Tied for 293rd
Jonathan Pearce, TKO, R3
What a way to start a stacked card. I think both of these guys are fantastic fighters with bright futures in the UFC. Morales is 35, going on 36 and Pearce is 29. Morales is probably better everywhere because Pearce is sloppy and hittable but he makes up for all his flaws with pace and conditioning. The pace at which he fights is terrifying so if you dont get him out of there early he drowns you in volume and pressure and takedowns. Morales has shown great conditioning thus far in the UFC and does an excellent job pressuring himself. I think Morales will have success early and Pearce will take over with volume and pace as the fight goes on and I see him breaking Morales late in the 3rd. Detailed breakdown in the attached video!
"I fell in love with the box" Renato Moicano
09.21.2021 | 12:18 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 745 Points | Tied for 293rd
Uros Medic, TKO, R1
Both of these guys are fantastic prospects with bright futures. I give Turner the edge in the measurables, experience, grappling and strength of schedule and I give Medic the edge in the stand up. Even though Turner does have the edge in all the afforementioned categories here Medic is still the -125 favorite at the time I write this. Medic has fantastic, explosive striking and as long as this fight stays on the feet Turner will be playing with fire. Neither one of these guys is in the habit of going to decision so the FDGTD at -200 is a great bet that I already placed 3 units on. I think Medic finds Turners chin in the 1st and extends his UFC winning streak to 3. Detailed breakdown in the attached video.
"I fell in love with the box" Renato Moicano
09.21.2021 | 12:29 AM ET
UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Best Bets
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 685 Points | Tied for 952nd
09.21.2021 | 1:05 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 3476th
Brian Ortega
T-City has improved a lot recently. Good striking, great Jits. He could win with a sub.
Shevchenko vs. Murphy
Valentina Shevchenko
LOL. How will Lauren win?
Lawler vs. Diaz II
Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz has that Homer Simpson head.
Blaydes vs. Rozenstruik
Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Rozenstruik isn't the perfect fighter, but the man can hit hard.
Andrade vs. Calvillo
Jéssica Andrade
Calvillo is good, but Andrade is tough as nails.
Moraes vs. Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili
Marlon is not what he used to be.
Hooker vs. Haqparast
Dan Hooker
Picked Hooker, but I think he maybe will win. He has a weak chin.
Abdurakhimov vs. Daukaus
Shamil Abdurakhimov
Shamil could get knocked out, but I'm thinking he's gonna be wrestling for the whole fight.
Modafferi vs. Santos
Taila Santos
Roxanne has improved in her striking but still struggles.
Medic vs. Turner
Jalin Turner
Even though Turner is younger, he has been in more fights. This is a positive for him.
Fiorot vs. Bueno Silva
Manon Fiorot
Fiorot, such a tough girl. Has good power in her hands.
Maximov vs. Roberson
Karl Roberson
Roberson's older, but not old. Career difference gives him the win.
Semelsberger vs. Sano
Matt Semelsberger
Berger has a better record.
Morales vs. Pearce
Omar Morales
Morales beat Shane Young -- Young is a good fighter.
09.21.2021 | 2:13 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 595 Points | Tied for 2210th
"You people need a bad guy like me.... say good night to the bad guy ~Scarface "
09.21.2021 | 2:14 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 605 Points | Tied for 2111th
Alexander Volkanovski, DEC
Don't like Ortega as a person, love watching him scrap. Same thing w Adesanya. Think volk gets it done here he's tough and him and Max are levels above the rest of the division, Ortega is improving though.
Shevchenko vs. Murphy
Valentina Shevchenko, TKO, R2
Shevchenko vs Nunes already PLEASE
Lawler vs. Diaz II
Nick Diaz, TKO, R4
I had Lawler winning this but since it's 5 rounds it all plays into Nick's favor and less beatings through the last couple years will help him here. Also, stylistically not a good fight for Lawler but he did lose the first so he's coming for that W. Great buildup leading toward this fight.
Blaydes vs. Rozenstruik
Curtis Blaydes, DEC
Rozenstruik is too passive feel like he needs to counter more and set the pace for the fight, he just let Gane pick him apart. Bookies know what they're doing with Blaydes sitting around -325 and opening around -285 -300
Andrade vs. Calvillo
Jéssica Andrade, DEC
Female MMA
Moraes vs. Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili, DEC
Merab the machine gonna wrestle **** Moraes to a decision. I'd be surprised if there is another outcome besides this one.
Hooker vs. Haqparast
Dan Hooker, DEC
Better fighter, gotta question the damage taken over last two fights. Wouldn't bet on this fight personally just sit back and enjoy, if it does end up happening.
Abdurakhimov vs. Daukaus
Chris Daukaus, TKO, R1
Parlay piece, FADE 40 YEAR OLDS
Modafferi vs. Santos
Taila Santos, TKO, R2
Female MMA
Medic vs. Turner
Uros Medic, TKO, R1
Medic is a solid fighter but Turner is young and improving as well. Great scrap gonna enjoy this one.
Fiorot vs. Bueno Silva
Manon Fiorot, TKO, R2
Female MMA
Maximov vs. Roberson
Nick Maximov, SUB, R2
Don't like Roberson as a fighter feel like he doesn't want to improve his grappling and the path to victory for Maximov is there. He's gonna find him and choke his ass out. Maybe then, Roberson will work on his weaknesses.
Semelsberger vs. Sano
Matt Semelsberger, TKO, R1
Sano beat Geoff Neal 8 years ago LOL. Interesting stuff.
Morales vs. Pearce
Omar Morales, DEC
Well-rounded and better fighter. Pearce will make it competitive no doubt.
09.21.2021 | 2:21 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 595 Points | Tied for 2210th
"You people need a bad guy like me.... say good night to the bad guy ~Scarface "
09.21.2021 | 3:44 AM ET
@PlusmoneyGod
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 655 Points | Tied for 1366th
I'm thinking Blaydes won't mess around on the feet after what Lewis did to him, feel like mans took it hard that L.
* Edited at 09.21.2021, 3:47 AM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
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- Baldric Eggling
09.21.2021 | 3:52 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 720 Points | Tied for 562nd
This fight is closer than people are thinking. Bookies are all over it though. Hooker isn't worth a straight or inclusion to a parlay at his current price.
* Edited at 09.21.2021, 3:55 AM ET *
09.21.2021 | 5:15 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 520 Points | Tied for 2998th
I think Curtis Blaydes problems is more he getting hit in bad place by the 2 of the most hardest hitter in heavyweight. He really need to mind his Ps and Qs on the feet because Rozenstuck hit as hard as them
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