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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6
08.25.2021 | 10:51 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 715 Points | Tied for 575th
Hooker vs. Haqparast
Dan Hooker, TKO, R1
Seriously, that is disapointing... Haqparast is a decent fighter, but even after 2 losses in a row (a very competitive fight of the night vs Poirier and a KO against title contender Chandler ), Hooker should be fighting some ranked competition. He will likely crush Haqparast...
Dan Hooker, TKO, R1
Seriously, that is disapointing... Haqparast is a decent fighter, but even after 2 losses in a row (a very competitive fight of the night vs Poirier and a KO against title contender Chandler ), Hooker should be fighting some ranked competition. He will likely crush Haqparast...
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08.25.2021 | 5:12 PM ET
@erison
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 520 Points | Tied for 2998th
I don't like the Valitina leg or the Merab leg. For the Valitina leg, I just can't give anyone 100% chance to win a fight. at best I give Val a 95% chance of win, I seen to much stupid ******** to not give Murphy a 5% chance of victory, Valtina could get robbed, get DQ, Break her leg, Valtina have an off night and Murphy has a really good night or just get fluke Ko or submetted. And as an Autistic Math Nerd, I don't see the point as to make profit on those bet Valtina has to win 97.3% ,
For the Merab leg, He's at -230 and to make profit he has to win 75% of the time. I'm thinking this is a 50-50 fight, Because I don't know where Marlon is in his carrer, But if he has anything left Merab going to sleep in the 1st round . Merab is a guy who main goal is to get the highest score on Fightmetic, So he throw the weakest strikes ,but 100s of them and has ton of takedown, but no top control, And he not getting alot of takedown on Marlon. He is gonna get ****** up as he going to get caught badly, But I'm scared if Marlon is shot and Merab Relitlesness gass him out or the judge get tricked with his ******** like the Stamann fight
BTW, I hate watching Merab, so maybe take that one with a grain of salt
For the Merab leg, He's at -230 and to make profit he has to win 75% of the time. I'm thinking this is a 50-50 fight, Because I don't know where Marlon is in his carrer, But if he has anything left Merab going to sleep in the 1st round . Merab is a guy who main goal is to get the highest score on Fightmetic, So he throw the weakest strikes ,but 100s of them and has ton of takedown, but no top control, And he not getting alot of takedown on Marlon. He is gonna get ****** up as he going to get caught badly, But I'm scared if Marlon is shot and Merab Relitlesness gass him out or the judge get tricked with his ******** like the Stamann fight
BTW, I hate watching Merab, so maybe take that one with a grain of salt
* Edited at 08.25.2021, 6:13 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
08.25.2021 | 7:50 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 595 Points | Tied for 2210th
Erison I'm not gonna the idiot telling you Valentina, a woman who has only lost to Amanda Nunes and Liz Carmouche, will lose to Lauren Murphy... a fighter who lost to Sirjara Eubanks and split with Joanne Calderwood. What does an opponent having a 5% chance of winning have to do with anything smh... will she win or won't she
Anyway, my advice is to respect Moraes alil more, research his credentials and decide if you wanna rely on judges to make or break your night. Moraes could be broken or he could be a hungry 135er who just was fighting for titles 2 years ago
Also Manon is not a lock. Furthest thing from it.
Looking forward to seeing what happens, good luck
Anyway, my advice is to respect Moraes alil more, research his credentials and decide if you wanna rely on judges to make or break your night. Moraes could be broken or he could be a hungry 135er who just was fighting for titles 2 years ago
Also Manon is not a lock. Furthest thing from it.
Looking forward to seeing what happens, good luck
"You people need a bad guy like me.... say good night to the bad guy ~Scarface "
08.29.2021 | 12:46 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 4223rd
Very high risk very low reward fight for Hooker. It makes no sense, yet there’s always a shot Nasrat knocks him dead. I pick Hooker with good confidence, but there’s no doubt Nasrat has a shot and Dan should be on his A game. Dumb fight to accept if I’m Hooker unless I have to.
"If you jingle my bells, you will have a white Christmas, "
08.29.2021 | 12:52 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 3656th
I am so excited for this card, this is gonna be an amazing one. All these fights are incredible!
08.29.2021 | 6:35 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 9 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 3102nd
Volkanovski vs. Ortega
Brian Ortega, SUB, R3
3rd round ortega.
Brian Ortega, SUB, R3
3rd round ortega.
08.29.2021 | 6:40 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 685 Points | Tied for 952nd
Shevchenko vs. Murphy
Valentina Shevchenko, TKO, R2
I feel sorry for Lauren Murphy.
Valentina Shevchenko, TKO, R2
I feel sorry for Lauren Murphy.
08.30.2021 | 2:22 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 8 Winners, 0 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 3891st
Hooker vs. Haqparast
Dan Hooker, TKO, R1
A mismatch in my opinion.A guy that got kod by Drew Dober shouldn't be fighting a guy who went to close decision and I know that mma math doesn't work, but in this case for the gap Is this ridiculous, I believe it does.
Dan Hooker, TKO, R1
A mismatch in my opinion.A guy that got kod by Drew Dober shouldn't be fighting a guy who went to close decision and I know that mma math doesn't work, but in this case for the gap Is this ridiculous, I believe it does.
08.30.2021 | 2:50 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 8 Winners, 0 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 3891st
Volkanovski vs. Ortega
Alexander Volkanovski, TKO, R5
Maaaaaaan,im excited for this one. I got Volk via 5th round tko, I think he's pressure is going to be too much for Ortega to handle. I think the best chances for Ortega to win is either early tko via uppercut because while entering into range Volk does sometimes leave his head open for an uppercut,Holloway dropped him with an uppercut in theirs if Holloway could drop Ortega, who has way more power if he catches Volk with it could finish him, but I believe considering how Volk and his team are so dillegent in breaking down fights, I believe he will fix that little hole of his. Other option Ortega has of winning is obviously subbing Volk,but I don't think He will be able to take Volk to the ground, the Only person that was able to consistently take Volk down was Chad,but lets be honest Chads takedowns are way better than Ortega and additionally that fight was long time, and again knowing how Hardworking Volk I'm more than sure his tdd has gotten better since that fight and even if it hasn't I still Don't think Brian takes him down. I cant see Ortega wining a decision to be honest,but I could definitely see Volk winning and Decision, and Ortega surviving in the last round, definitely possible Considering that Ortega is one tough customer, but I got Volk via 5th round tko.
Alexander Volkanovski, TKO, R5
Maaaaaaan,im excited for this one. I got Volk via 5th round tko, I think he's pressure is going to be too much for Ortega to handle. I think the best chances for Ortega to win is either early tko via uppercut because while entering into range Volk does sometimes leave his head open for an uppercut,Holloway dropped him with an uppercut in theirs if Holloway could drop Ortega, who has way more power if he catches Volk with it could finish him, but I believe considering how Volk and his team are so dillegent in breaking down fights, I believe he will fix that little hole of his. Other option Ortega has of winning is obviously subbing Volk,but I don't think He will be able to take Volk to the ground, the Only person that was able to consistently take Volk down was Chad,but lets be honest Chads takedowns are way better than Ortega and additionally that fight was long time, and again knowing how Hardworking Volk I'm more than sure his tdd has gotten better since that fight and even if it hasn't I still Don't think Brian takes him down. I cant see Ortega wining a decision to be honest,but I could definitely see Volk winning and Decision, and Ortega surviving in the last round, definitely possible Considering that Ortega is one tough customer, but I got Volk via 5th round tko.
09.02.2021 | 3:32 PM ET
My prediction
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 620 Points | Tied for 1889th
Hooker vs Haqparast
Hooker Dec
Hooker is the better striker, Haqparast has power. But Hooker his fight iq will help him win the fight.
Medic vs Turner
Medic TKO R2 Maybe even Medic tko r1, Medic has very good kickboxing.
Maximov vs Roberson Maximov sub r2 Maximov his specialty is Jiu Jitsu, Roberson his weakness is Jiu Jitsu
Semelsberger vs Sano
Semelsberger KO R1
Semelsberger has KO power.. Sano has been KO'D 2 times, and he only has 6 fights.
09.03.2021 | 9:03 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 655 Points | Tied for 1454th
Manon fiorot will be the #2 girl in the division soon enough. Most entertainment I've gotten from a womens fighter in awhile.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
09.03.2021 | 9:15 AM ET
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 745 Points | Tied for 293rd
I like Marlon, but he's been TKO'd badly 3 out of his last 4. There's some give in him, now. And I think Merab is one of the strongest guys in the division with a crazy gas tank. Seems like a bad fight for Moraes right now. He needs a Sean O'Malley style clean boxing match against a lesser opponent. Not a war of attrition against a grinder.
09.05.2021 | 11:50 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Volkanovski v Ortega
Brian Ortega, SUB, R3
No matter how I look at it, I feel like Ortega is Volk kryptonite? Can neutralize any wrestling. I feel he is the best candidate to imitate Muay Thai Max (who won that fight). All I worry about is the pace, and if they do hit round 4 and 5, I firmly believe Alex will take over. But Ortega is just a really bad style matchup for Volk. Plus, also hoping Ortega will beat him so Holloway will get the title again.
Brian Ortega, SUB, R3
No matter how I look at it, I feel like Ortega is Volk kryptonite? Can neutralize any wrestling. I feel he is the best candidate to imitate Muay Thai Max (who won that fight). All I worry about is the pace, and if they do hit round 4 and 5, I firmly believe Alex will take over. But Ortega is just a really bad style matchup for Volk. Plus, also hoping Ortega will beat him so Holloway will get the title again.
"“That’s a **** move, bud.” - Beneil Dariush"
09.05.2021 | 3:03 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 4 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 4002nd
Morales vs. Pearce
Jonathan Pearce, TKO, R3
Round 1: Total Strikes: Morales: 26/50 (52%) Pearce: 23/46 (50%) Sig. Strikes: Morales: 22/46 (48%) Pearce: 20/45 (44%) Takedowns: Morales: 1 of 1 (100%) Pearce: 0 of 1 (0%) Finish: No Round 2: Total Strikes: Morales: 18/43 (42%) Pearce: 35/61 (57%) Sig. Strikes: Morales: 18/41 (44%) Pearce: 22/45 (49%) Takedowns: Morales: 0 of 0 (0%) Pearce: 1 of 2 (50%) Finish: No Round 3: Total Strikes: Morales: 22/57 (39%) Pearce: 23/52 (44%) Sig. Strikes: Morales: 19/54 (35%) Pearce: 18/46 (39%) Takedowns: Morales: 0 of 0 (0%) Pearce: 0 of 1 (0%) Finish: Yes (Pearce by KO at 3:25 of Round 3)
Jonathan Pearce, TKO, R3
Round 1: Total Strikes: Morales: 26/50 (52%) Pearce: 23/46 (50%) Sig. Strikes: Morales: 22/46 (48%) Pearce: 20/45 (44%) Takedowns: Morales: 1 of 1 (100%) Pearce: 0 of 1 (0%) Finish: No Round 2: Total Strikes: Morales: 18/43 (42%) Pearce: 35/61 (57%) Sig. Strikes: Morales: 18/41 (44%) Pearce: 22/45 (49%) Takedowns: Morales: 0 of 0 (0%) Pearce: 1 of 2 (50%) Finish: No Round 3: Total Strikes: Morales: 22/57 (39%) Pearce: 23/52 (44%) Sig. Strikes: Morales: 19/54 (35%) Pearce: 18/46 (39%) Takedowns: Morales: 0 of 0 (0%) Pearce: 0 of 1 (0%) Finish: Yes (Pearce by KO at 3:25 of Round 3)
"Statistics are everything"
09.05.2021 | 5:53 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 4 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 4002nd
Medic vs. Turner
Jalin Turner, TKO, R2
Round 1: Total Strikes: Medic: 28/44 (65%) Turner: 23/46 (50%) Sig. Strikes: Medic: 26/44 (59%) Turner: 22/44 (50%) Takedowns: Medic: 1 of 1 (100%) Turner: 0 of 1 (0%) Finish: No Round 2: Total Strikes: Medic: 16/41 (39%) Turner: 26/53 (49%) Sig. Strikes: Medic: 14/26 (54%) Turner: 25/55 (45) Takedowns: Medic: 0 of 2 (0%) Turner: 0 of 0 (0%) Finish: Yes (Turner by KO at 02:27 of Round 2)
Jalin Turner, TKO, R2
Round 1: Total Strikes: Medic: 28/44 (65%) Turner: 23/46 (50%) Sig. Strikes: Medic: 26/44 (59%) Turner: 22/44 (50%) Takedowns: Medic: 1 of 1 (100%) Turner: 0 of 1 (0%) Finish: No Round 2: Total Strikes: Medic: 16/41 (39%) Turner: 26/53 (49%) Sig. Strikes: Medic: 14/26 (54%) Turner: 25/55 (45) Takedowns: Medic: 0 of 2 (0%) Turner: 0 of 0 (0%) Finish: Yes (Turner by KO at 02:27 of Round 2)
"Statistics are everything"
09.06.2021 | 6:11 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 2543rd
Blaydes vs. Rozenstruik
Jairzinho Rozenstruik, TKO, R2
Rozenstruik has good td defense and blaydes doesnt do well against heavy hitters on the feet
Abdurakhimov vs. Daukaus
Chris Daukaus, TKO, R1
Shamil probably gonna pull out again
Maximov vs. Roberson
Nick Maximov, SUB, R1
All of baby ks losses are via 1st round submission
Semelsberger vs. Sano
Matt Semelsberger, TKO, R1
How did sano got signed by the ufc?🤣 semi the jedi via KO under a minute
Jairzinho Rozenstruik, TKO, R2
Rozenstruik has good td defense and blaydes doesnt do well against heavy hitters on the feet
Abdurakhimov vs. Daukaus
Chris Daukaus, TKO, R1
Shamil probably gonna pull out again
Maximov vs. Roberson
Nick Maximov, SUB, R1
All of baby ks losses are via 1st round submission
Semelsberger vs. Sano
Matt Semelsberger, TKO, R1
How did sano got signed by the ufc?🤣 semi the jedi via KO under a minute
09.06.2021 | 9:56 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 1167th
I dont think Blaydes will shoot like he did againts Derick in this fight. he can outpoint Rozenstruik standing like Gane did and like Overeem was about to do before those last second.
* Edited at 09.06.2021, 9:56 AM ET *
"Never go down without a fight"
09.06.2021 | 1:41 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 2940th
Volkanovski vs. Ortega
Brian Ortega, SUB, R3
110%. AND NEW!!!!!
Shevchenko vs. Murphy
Valentina Shevchenko, TKO, R3
60%. Greatness always appreciated but great competition preferred
Lawler vs. Diaz II
Nick Diaz, TKO, R4
98%. Only reason it's not 100 is their age has me 2% worried
Blaydes vs. Rozenstruik
Curtis Blaydes, DEC
65%
Andrade vs. Calvillo
Jéssica Andrade, TKO, R2
79%
Moraes vs. Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili, DEC
88%
Hooker vs. Haqparast
Nasrat Haqparast, TKO, R2
92%.
Abdurakhimov vs. Daukaus
Chris Daukaus, DEC
76%. Coin flip between decision and 1st rd KO
Modafferi vs. Santos
Taila Santos, DEC
75%. Rooting for Roxy
Maximov vs. Roberson
Nick Maximov, SUB, R2
82%. Sure seems like a setup
Medic vs. Turner
Uros Medic, TKO, R1
75%
Semelsberger vs. Sano
Matt Semelsberger, TKO, R1
70%. Weird fight.
Morales vs. Pearce
Omar Morales, TKO, R2
82%. Decision loss to Giga looks better and better.
Brian Ortega, SUB, R3
110%. AND NEW!!!!!
Shevchenko vs. Murphy
Valentina Shevchenko, TKO, R3
60%. Greatness always appreciated but great competition preferred
Lawler vs. Diaz II
Nick Diaz, TKO, R4
98%. Only reason it's not 100 is their age has me 2% worried
Blaydes vs. Rozenstruik
Curtis Blaydes, DEC
65%
Andrade vs. Calvillo
Jéssica Andrade, TKO, R2
79%
Moraes vs. Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili, DEC
88%
Hooker vs. Haqparast
Nasrat Haqparast, TKO, R2
92%.
Abdurakhimov vs. Daukaus
Chris Daukaus, DEC
76%. Coin flip between decision and 1st rd KO
Modafferi vs. Santos
Taila Santos, DEC
75%. Rooting for Roxy
Maximov vs. Roberson
Nick Maximov, SUB, R2
82%. Sure seems like a setup
Medic vs. Turner
Uros Medic, TKO, R1
75%
Semelsberger vs. Sano
Matt Semelsberger, TKO, R1
70%. Weird fight.
Morales vs. Pearce
Omar Morales, TKO, R2
82%. Decision loss to Giga looks better and better.
"Grammar. The difference between knowing your **** and knowing you're ****."
09.06.2021 | 4:02 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 685 Points | Tied for 952nd
Blaydes vs. Rozenstruik
Curtis Blaydes, DEC
I think Blaydes wrestles to a decision win.
Curtis Blaydes, DEC
I think Blaydes wrestles to a decision win.
09.06.2021 | 11:12 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 4 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 4002nd
Fiorot vs. Bueno Silva
Manon Fiorot, TKO, R2
Round 1: Total Strikes: Fiorot: 27/50 (54%) Bueno Silva: 16/37 (43%) Sig. Strikes: Fiorot: 19/41 (46%) Bueno Silva: 11/33 (33%) Takedowns: Fiorot: 1 of 2 (50%) Bueno Silva: 0 of 0 (0%) Finish: No Round 2: Total Strikes: Fiorot: 45/72 (63%) Bueno Silva: 13/30 (43%) Sig. Strikes: Fiorot: 31/56 (55%) Bueno Silva: 12/29 (41%) Takedowns: Fiorot: 1 of 3 (33%) Bueno Silva: 0 of 0 (0%) Finish: Yes (Fiorot by KO at 01:47 of Round 2)
Maximov vs. Roberson
Karl Roberson, TKO, R2
Round 1: Total Strikes: Maximov: 18/30 (60%) Roberson: 17/28 (61%) Sig. Strikes: Maximov: 12/23 (52%) Roberson: 11/21 (52%) Takedowns: Maximov: 1 of 2 (50%) Roberson: 0 of 0 (0%) Finish: No Round 2: Total Strikes: Maximov: 25/48 (52%) Roberson: 24/37 (65%) Sig. Strikes: Maximov: 11/29 (38%) Roberson: 11/23 (48%) Takedowns: Maximov: 1 of 1 (100%) Roberson: 0 of 0 (0%) Finish: Yes (Roberson by KO at 3:20 of Round 2)
Manon Fiorot, TKO, R2
Round 1: Total Strikes: Fiorot: 27/50 (54%) Bueno Silva: 16/37 (43%) Sig. Strikes: Fiorot: 19/41 (46%) Bueno Silva: 11/33 (33%) Takedowns: Fiorot: 1 of 2 (50%) Bueno Silva: 0 of 0 (0%) Finish: No Round 2: Total Strikes: Fiorot: 45/72 (63%) Bueno Silva: 13/30 (43%) Sig. Strikes: Fiorot: 31/56 (55%) Bueno Silva: 12/29 (41%) Takedowns: Fiorot: 1 of 3 (33%) Bueno Silva: 0 of 0 (0%) Finish: Yes (Fiorot by KO at 01:47 of Round 2)
Maximov vs. Roberson
Karl Roberson, TKO, R2
Round 1: Total Strikes: Maximov: 18/30 (60%) Roberson: 17/28 (61%) Sig. Strikes: Maximov: 12/23 (52%) Roberson: 11/21 (52%) Takedowns: Maximov: 1 of 2 (50%) Roberson: 0 of 0 (0%) Finish: No Round 2: Total Strikes: Maximov: 25/48 (52%) Roberson: 24/37 (65%) Sig. Strikes: Maximov: 11/29 (38%) Roberson: 11/23 (48%) Takedowns: Maximov: 1 of 1 (100%) Roberson: 0 of 0 (0%) Finish: Yes (Roberson by KO at 3:20 of Round 2)
"Statistics are everything"