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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 19
09.23.2021 | 1:17 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"
09.23.2021 | 1:22 PM ET
While suspended, this is what Ali was doing.
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 "
09.23.2021 | 1:24 PM ET
This is what the MMA version of the Ali suspension looks like
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 "
09.23.2021 | 1:33 PM ET
Education
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 "
09.23.2021 | 1:40 PM ET
Education pt 2
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 "
09.23.2021 | 2:39 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 3052nd
Dan Hooker, TKO, R2
I think Hooker is a lock, we've seen him against high level guys and he's taken some much needed time off. Haqparast is very good but I don't think he's quite on the level right now, I think he's gonna struggle with the calf kicks and the forward pressure. Haqparast keeps a high guard but you can punch through it and Hooker is so good at being relentless on the front foot. Also this being 3 rounds is even better for Hooker here but I think Hooker can finish this fight, Nasrat can get caught with some shots and I think Hooker will end it after a cumulation of strikes
09.23.2021 | 3:19 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 1813th
Think he did a weird mixed rules match to so he was a below average mma guy also.
"Weasel Piss *********" Dan Hooker
09.23.2021 | 4:48 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 7 Perfect, 740 Points | Tied for 380th
* Edited at 09.23.2021, 5:23 PM ET *
09.23.2021 | 6:01 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 320 Points | Tied for 3920th
Also can ortega and Tracy Cortez try and not act like some 10 year old kids 24/7 in the embedded, ******* cringe as ****
I hear what volk said about ortega always being late and unprofessional, ortega even admitted on embedded, also he just got that laid back attitude like if it happens it happens , not who you wanna bet on for a title fight, Ortega got great skills but volk is gonna make sure he wins this like he did with max twice, I know people hate him for beating max but it's not like he isn't good he's clever and knows what the judges are looking for in decisions
09.23.2021 | 6:19 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 3052nd
Merab Dvalishvili, DEC
Moraes can be so dangerous in round 1 but I think Merab can weather that early storm and utilise his pace to just completely gas Moraes out. Marlon has cardio issues, like big time and with Merab's constant volume and striking I think Marlon's gonna be absolutely exhausted by the end of it so I think Merab can win a dominant decision if he survives early
09.23.2021 | 6:20 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 655 Points | Tied for 1366th
Why is this even a conversation, i wanna blow out the rest of my 2 brain cells looking at this.
Gtfo, this is for UFC 266 not mumbo jumbo about politics; looking like some damn clowns right now. We have enough politics, we watch MMA to get away.
* Edited at 09.23.2021, 6:22 PM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
09.23.2021 | 6:53 PM ET
@welsh
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 520 Points | Tied for 2998th
Also robbery rarely happen in MMA. maybe 2-3 in the UFC a year
* Edited at 09.23.2021, 6:54 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
09.23.2021 | 6:56 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 710 Points | Tied for 644th
"never tell me the odds."
09.23.2021 | 7:12 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 655 Points | Tied for 1366th
- Gimme Lawler DEC, Diaz physique scared me; He looked so good in his return photos. Now he looks like a bag of milk in perfect artificial lighting.
- Gimme Brundage DEC, Maximov couldn't submit a mid 30 y/o on Contender Series who was submitted by a 11-12 fighter. Brundage should be able to scrabble to his feet and hopefully win the standup.
* Edited at 09.23.2021, 7:13 PM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
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- Baldric Eggling
09.23.2021 | 8:06 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 720 Points | Tied for 562nd
09.23.2021 | 8:17 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 780 Points | Tied for 115th
Cody Brundage, SUB, R2
There's always underdogs in fights that get a new opponent and immediately become the favorite? I personally thought Roberson was going to style on Maximov and I think Brundage has looked really good other than a loss to a very strong William Knight.. I think Brundage wins inside the distance in this one.
09.23.2021 | 9:31 PM ET
Ok.....
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 "
09.23.2021 | 9:36 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 "
09.23.2021 | 9:43 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 695 Points | Tied for 830th
Valentina Shevchenko, TKO, R1
In MMA with 4 oz gloves anything can happen, but clearly Valentina has much better striking and KO power, a more effective wrestling and ability to cause more damage on the ground & pound, she is younger, better cardio, more experience In fighting 5 rounds, she is sure to be superior in many other aspects as well. Murphy's opportunity is to honor her nickname, achieving from the ground some scramble that allows her a back control or a transition to armbar. Valentina will probably fight on her feet throughout the first round looking for the moment for a Highlight Knockout like against Jessica Eye (she will probably get it before the end of the first round or at the start of the second).
Moraes vs. Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili, DEC
This fight on paper may be anyone's guess: Marlon has the striking and KO power to catch Merab and finish him off at the start of the first round, but probably after the middle of the first round he no longer has the considerable energy to pull it off if Marlon it launches with everything at the beginning. Dvalishvili has a great level of wrestling and probably once he gets the takedown he can work to dominate Moraes during the 3 rounds. The best chance for Marlon Moraes is to look for a counterattack and have the sprawl to defend the takedowns, but the pressure from Dvalshvili seems like it will be too much for Moraes.
Modafferi vs. Santos
Taila Santos, DEC
Taila Santos has improved a lot since her first fight in the UFC, since added to her striking level she has considerably increased her grappling after the Mara Romero Borella fight, dominating a grappler like Gillian Robertson on the ground in her last fight. Modafferi is the kind of underdog that cannot be taken for granted as in the past he has given considerable upsets, but stylistically this fight reminds me of Modafferi against Eubanks, besides the injuries and being close to 40 years are factors that put up Roxanne's upcoming fights in the remainder of the contract within the UFC.
Medic vs. Turner
Uros Medic, TKO, R1
Uros Medic grappling skills are a big question mark, but I don't think Turner is the fighter who demands it the most in this regard, since "The Tarantula" is mainly a striker and he practically only makes submissions after hurting his opponents. standing. Medic knockout power is a real threat to the division, as he is a powerful kickboxer capable of hitting the head and body with punches or kicks. While Turner has the height and reach advantage, I think that may even be an advantage for Medic to work body shots from the start of the fight.
Morales vs. Pearce
Omar Morales, DEC
Morales was a national kickboxing champion in Venezuela in his youth, in addition to having a very good wrestling background. Pearce could be successful with the volume of strikes and try to find the TKO in the last round, but Morales is simply a fighter with many greater weapons such as his leg kicks, punches, control time in wrestling. Morales was only beaten in his career as a professional by Giga Chikadze, a top 10 and one of the best kickboxers in the UFC in a fight that took place entirely on standing. This fight would be the ideal test to discover if Morales is already fully ready for 145 pounds and if he wins he would get closer to a fight against a top 15.
"Moicano Wants Money!"
09.23.2021 | 9:58 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 320 Points | Tied for 3920th