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UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega

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04.14.2021 | 11:07 AM ET

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UFC 266
  • 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
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

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Xconchris
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09.20.2021 | 6:52 AM ET

Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 7 Perfect, 790 Points   |   Tied for 98th

Ortega popping for steroids might be a contributing factor for some people. 

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09.20.2021 | 7:21 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 2738th

i dont like volk and he shouldnt be champion anyway as max won the second fight. i hope brian puts him to sleep with a choke.

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09.20.2021 | 7:34 AM ET

Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 770 Points   |   Tied for 165th




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09.20.2021 | 9:00 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 3052nd

Morales vs. Pearce
Omar Morales, DEC
Morales is the better striker, he's also got strong TDD so I do think he can stuff the Pearce's takedowns. Pearce is okay on the feet but he can get hit and Morales is a very technical guy, I can just see Morales being able to land his jabs and leg kicks on Pearce all night. It would be interesting if Pearce can get the takedowns, he's a solid grappler and Morales is pretty good on the ground himself. I think Morales can get a decision here in this one

HiDefff
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09.20.2021 | 9:14 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 2780th

@Plusmoney  Roberson definitely no push over and isn't some can being thrown in here to make someone shine. But there is a for sure clear path to victory here with Maximov. I think Maximov has enough striking to keep it safe/competitive, Roberson def the better striker but in terms of grappling they aren't even on the same planet. 
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09.20.2021 | 10:04 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 640 Points   |   Tied for 1636th

Ortega slapped Korean Zombie’s translator for translating something he said, and did it while TKZ wasn’t there. He’s the annoying ********* at the bar who starts a fight with you out of nowhere for something he thinks he overheard you say. Plus he popped once and he’s almost definitely still juicing to prep for this fight. I hope it’s a leg kick tko for Volkanovski 

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09.20.2021 | 11:22 AM ET

hardest?

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 690 Points   |   Tied for 908th

Glover is tough do not get me wrong, but this is definitely not Jan's hardest fight. The guy just fought Israel ******* Adesanya.

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09.20.2021 | 11:29 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 630 Points   |   Tied for 1813th

Why is Ortega such a big underdog? He's only got one loss, and yes it was quite a dominant loss but it was to arguably the best striker in the ufc.

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09.20.2021 | 11:52 AM ET

THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN CHALLENGED

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 1879th

This week I have challenged

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* Edited at 09.20.2021, 11:53 AM ET *

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HiDefff
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09.20.2021 | 11:59 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 2780th

Damn maybe ill get my challenge next time 
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09.20.2021 | 12:11 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 630 Points   |   Tied for 1813th

Lmao that pudgy fudge packer is on roids i just dont like his personlity or actions.

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Rigno
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09.20.2021 | 12:12 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 630 Points   |   Tied for 1813th

who are you talking about josh?

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09.20.2021 | 1:32 PM ET

Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 745 Points   |   Tied for 293rd

I'm even more confused about people who hate Volkanovski as if he scored his own fight. There was only one debatable round in the second Holloway fight and it was close. We all love Max, but let it go. Let the anti-Volk grudge go. He does nothing but quietly work hard and put on good fights. 
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09.20.2021 | 1:52 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 2738th

i'll hate whomever i want for whatever reason i want. 

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09.20.2021 | 2:24 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 535 Points   |   Tied for 2912th

everybody get ready for Daukaus round 1 ko!!

* Edited at 09.20.2021, 2:31 PM ET *

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09.20.2021 | 4:29 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 520 Points   |   Tied for 2998th

I don't know If I'm the only one who think this. But I believe this is one of the better UFC cards in a while. It just a deep card with interesting matchup the whole way through. I'm so exited for this card. Its one of the card where I think tons of upsets will happen. Marlon Moreas vs Merab Dvashlivi is the sleaper fight on the card. 

* Edited at 09.20.2021, 4:33 PM ET *

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09.20.2021 | 4:41 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 630 Points   |   Tied for 1813th

The one being called a steroid cheat brian ortega.
Yes I agree should be a great card and the love hate of these individuals will add to it.
PS funny how all these jiujitsu guys are popping for roids whole point is to be able to control stronger men

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09.20.2021 | 4:49 PM ET

Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Chris Daukaus

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 565 Points   |   Tied for 2638th

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09.20.2021 | 5:27 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 595 Points   |   Tied for 2210th

Pineapple Express been smoking too much Pineapple Express. Shamil been ducking fighters for the past year and a half because he's done. Blaydes put him in a coffin. 

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09.20.2021 | 6:49 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 680 Points   |   Tied for 1028th

Looks like Dan Hooker will be cutting weight on the plane. That's gotta suck lol

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