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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 16
09.22.2021 | 5:24 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 1636th
"Throughout my career I've learned that "If you win you're the ****, if you lose it's bad." - Bruno "Blindadao" Silva"
09.22.2021 | 5:29 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 2658th
Alexander Volkanovski, DEC
I am back and forth with these two. I have a upset in the pit of my stomach. I am not a Ortega fan either? I love the way Alex follows up with a jab on his combanations. Id love to see Alex pulverize Ortega in two but this should be a long decision if Ortega can dig deep late.
"My Love for MMA.....Is a Noble Madness."
09.22.2021 | 5:32 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 2658th
Valentina Shevchenko, TKO, R4
God speed murphy.
Lawler vs. Diaz II
Nick Diaz, DEC
LMAO Im just not sure what to make of this. Its more of a TRILLER bout than UFC at this point. I will be rooting against Nick thats for sure.
"My Love for MMA.....Is a Noble Madness."
09.22.2021 | 5:34 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 2658th
Jairzinho Rozenstruik, DEC
This should be a fun fight. IDC who wins really.
"My Love for MMA.....Is a Noble Madness."
09.22.2021 | 5:45 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 695 Points | Tied for 784th
Alexander Volkanovski, TKO, R3
I think Ortega definitely has a chance here, but at my prediction is for sure gonna be Volk by TKO in the third round. He'll just piece up Ortega until he gets a standing TKO or a doctor stoppage W
Shevchenko vs. Murphy
Valentina Shevchenko, TKO, R3
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Lawler vs. Diaz II
Robbie Lawler, TKO, R1
Nick hasn't been there for awhile, he'll most likely be rusty and I think Lawler will take advantage of that and throw HEAT at Diaz the second the bell rings (like he did against Cowboy). Who knows though, maybe Diaz's chin will survive the early onslaught. If it does, then the tables will drastically turn in my opinion
Blaydes vs. Rozenstruik
Curtis Blaydes, DEC
Rozen is a DANGEROUS kickboxer knowing that, Blaydes will play it safe and keep top control to not let Rozenstruik even the slightest chance of escape. It'll probably be boring, given that I don't believe Blaydes will attempt much from on top. Rozenstruik wont have too many escapes on bottom so he'll just accept being under Blaydes for the entire fight. Though I also have this gut feeling Rozen catches Blaydes with a Knee or Uppercut as he shoots for a double leg against the cage.
Andrade vs. Calvillo
Jéssica Andrade, DEC
Calvillo is tough, so I don't she gets finished. I think this'll look alot like the Gadelha fight Andrade had.
Moraes vs. Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili, DEC
Marlon gasses and Merab is an engine. Just a bad matchup for Moraes UNLESS he can defend every takedown in the first and finish Merab early.
Hooker vs. Haqparast
Dan Hooker, TKO, R2
Haqparast isn't too much shorter than Hooker but he does like to dip to throw some boxing combos so I have Hooker (who's a very good striker) read his movement and catch him with a Knee up the middle and the drop. I'm sorta rooting for Nasrat after hearing about his mother though.
Abdurakhimov vs. Daukaus
Chris Daukaus, TKO, R2
Daukaus has dealt with grapplers in the regional scene but his fight against Aleksei his last time out showed that he's fixed that. However Aleksei isn't much of a wrestler, so this might be different which is why, I think this is more even than what most people think
Modafferi vs. Santos
Taila Santos, DEC
Santos is the future of this division
Medic vs. Turner
Uros Medic, TKO, R1
Medic hasn't fought the best competition outside of DWCS and UFC (Which we're both extremely dominant tbf). Medic might have a hard time against Jalin awkward striking but I believe Medic will able to learn to deal with it considering how good of a striker he actually is.
Maximov vs. Roberson
Nick Maximov, SUB, R2
Maximov outgrappled a Heavyweight who was about 60lbs heavier than him on the contender series. Plus he competes in jiu jitsu alot, his grappling is amazing and that's usually where Roberson gets beat (I'll be it, against really good competition). If it stays standing, Karl easily wins but I don't think Maximov will want it stay on the feet and will shoot for a takedown really early.
Semelsberger vs. Sano
Matt Semelsberger, TKO, R1
Do I have to explain it? Sano is 4-2 and only in the UFC cos he's Nick Diaz's close friend. Yeah, the Jedi makes easy work of him imo
Morales vs. Pearce
Omar Morales, DEC
Morales has great striking and takedown defense. He outstruck Shane Young (a CKB member) and even took him down a few time. JSP is good but Morales is better IMO
"Jreynolds future champ"
09.22.2021 | 6:18 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 655 Points | Tied for 1366th
"Where's the dude with the Usman picture so i can fade his picks."
Down right savagely halirous. Idk why that has me rolling🤣🤣
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
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- HiDefff
09.22.2021 | 7:44 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 2780th
09.22.2021 | 7:44 PM ET
Draft Kings optimal picks
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 685 Points | Tied for 952nd
09.22.2021 | 8:06 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 3386th
bout status update
Maximov vs. Roberson Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
bout announced
Nick Maximov vs. Cody Brundage at 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
09.22.2021 | 9:11 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 780 Points | Tied for 126th
Nick Maximov, SUB, R1
I meant to put Maximov by sub vs Roberson. It sucks that Roberson pulled out due to injury because at least he had a chance to beat Maximov. Nick is going to sub Brundage super easily. Brundage isn’t UFC caliber but at least Maximov is still fighting on this card.
* Edited at 09.22.2021, 9:12 PM ET *
09.22.2021 | 9:31 PM ET
Duck pick's and Prediction
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 520 Points | Tied for 2998th
Hope everyone can give this a read. This is my breakdown for the UFC this weekend.I put my heart and soul and put hour and hour of research into this and it will appriecent it if everyone gave it a read. But I will say this might be my card of the year. Tons of intriguing matchup and I hope everyone have fun watching and make money as I do think they lots of great spots to make money on this card.
And again thanks for reading
* Edited at 09.22.2021, 9:32 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
09.22.2021 | 9:40 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 595 Points | Tied for 2239th
Valentina Shevchenko, TKO, R3
Sad day for Murphy :/
Moraes vs. Dvalishvili
Marlon Moraes, DEC
Iffy though
Hooker vs. Haqparast
Dan Hooker, DEC
Nasrat not strong enough
09.22.2021 | 9:46 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 1667th
Uros Medic, TKO, R1
Don't count Turner out, he's got some punches and StatPoints has him dismantling Medic.
Maximov vs. Brundage
Nick Maximov, DEC
Hey I think Brundage can put a lil fight up here. Roberson was toast and had no chance of winning because he has 0 ground game. Brundage is coming off a sub win showing he can wrestle with Maximov. Maximov UD imo.
Semelsberger vs. Sano
Matt Semelsberger, TKO, R1
Dude is getting starched.
* Edited at 09.22.2021, 9:47 PM ET *
"I kind of try to focus on the moment, in the present. That’s humility. That’s being humble. That’s not setting no expectation. That’s going out there, enjoying the game, competing at a high level.” - Giannis Antetokounmpo"
09.22.2021 | 9:52 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 1667th
Alexander Volkanovski, DEC
Close one.
Shevchenko vs. Murphy
Valentina Shevchenko, TKO, R4
Murphy or Sano? Who's more screwed?
Lawler vs. Diaz II
Nick Diaz, DEC
Diaz brother go brrrrr
Blaydes vs. Rozenstruik
Jairzinho Rozenstruik, TKO, R2
Knockout artist go brrrr
Andrade vs. Calvillo
Jéssica Andrade, DEC
As the duck said, Calvillo can pick Andrade apart at range. But I think Jessica can take her.
Moraes vs. Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili, DEC
Moraes is not rusty but Merab has got some good groundwork. Depends on TD defense honestly.
Hooker vs. Haqparast
Nasrat Haqparast, DEC
Haqparast slightly outlands to UD.
Abdurakhimov vs. Daukaus
Chris Daukaus, TKO, R1
Shamil has been shot for years now.
"I kind of try to focus on the moment, in the present. That’s humility. That’s being humble. That’s not setting no expectation. That’s going out there, enjoying the game, competing at a high level.” - Giannis Antetokounmpo"
09.22.2021 | 9:57 PM ET
**** a Duck!
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 2408th
"Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe ****! "
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- Baldric Eggling
09.22.2021 | 10:26 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 720 Points | Tied for 562nd
09.22.2021 | 10:35 PM ET
Quack quack!
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 1138th
09.22.2021 | 10:36 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 590 Points | Tied for 2312th
Uros Medic, TKO, R2
Loo
09.22.2021 | 10:46 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 745 Points | Tied for 293rd
09.22.2021 | 11:02 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 1636th
Nick Maximov, SUB, R3
Am I insane for saying I think Brundage has a better chance here than Roberson did?
"Throughout my career I've learned that "If you win you're the ****, if you lose it's bad." - Bruno "Blindadao" Silva"