Rate The Card: UFC 266

[JoeRowe]

(Official bout order TBD)

Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega
Valentina Shevchenko vs Lauren Murphy
Nick Diaz vs Robbie Lawler 2
Curtis Blaydes vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Dan Hooker vs Nasrat Haqparast

Marlon Moraes vs Merab Dvalishivili
Jessica Andrade vs Cynthia Calvillo
Shamil Abdurakhimov vs Chris Daukaus
Timur Valiev vs Ricky Simon*

Jalin Turner vs Uros Medic
Manon Fiorot vs Mayra Bueno Silva
Karl Roberson vs Nick Maximov
Sarah Alpar vs Erin Blanchfield
Matthew Semelsberger vs Martin Sano Jr

*I heard that Valiev/Simon isn't a done deal, especially for this card. We'll see.

Still a very solid card, I'll give it an 8.0 for depth, high level talent, & name recognition after the early prelims.

 

[Okajima]

7/10

 

[Kvothe_the_kingkiller]

How in the world did I miss Hooker v Haqparast? lol

Solid.

 

[Unfinished]

6/10

 

[svmr_db]

8 out of 10, PPV main card very good imo.

 

[Kenny Powerth]

8.5/10

It’s solid from top to bottom which is very uncommon these days

 

[Deleted member 585708]

Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega 9/10 - Sure, why not? A main event, a title fight, it's not obvious who wins... excellent! I'm in!
Valentina Shevchenko vs Lauren Murphy - 5/10 - All that can really happen that means anything is Murphy surpasses expectations - which she probably will in some ways - but I can't see her winning.
Nick Diaz vs Robbie Lawler 2 - 10/10 - Because why not, just enjoy it, the relevance is irrelevant.
Curtis Blaydes vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik - 7/10 - Could be higher if it's back-and-forth, but Jairzinho probably gets killed.
Dan Hooker vs Nasrat Haqparast - 8/10 - Fun banger, pure entertainment, fair play to Nasrat for calling out Hooker and getting the fight in a big spot on a good card.

Marlon Moraes vs Merab Dvalishivili - 8/10 - Merab is terrible to watch, so I hope Marlon rolls back the clock. "Record for takedowns" means "can't hold anyone down and can't strike", to me.
Jessica Andrade vs Cynthia Calvillo - 6/10 - I actually think it's sad that Calvillo is fighting at this level when she needs experience. WMMA looks paper thin when prospects coming off losses are matched against contenders coming off losses. Both ladies should get a W before they even entertain this fight. Other than that, should be fun.
Shamil Abdurakhimov vs Chris Daukaus - 6/10 - Could be a plodder, not that into this fight.
Timur Valiev vs Ricky Simon* - This one isn't happening is it?

Jalin Turner vs Uros Medic - 8/10 - tough test for Medic, Turner is a menace. Avoid betting on this one, just enjoy it!
Mayon Fiorot vs Mayra Bueno Silva - 8/10 - Fiorot is a scary lady, but that doesn't mean Silva is helpless. Good fight, good test.
Karl Roberson vs Nick Maximov - 8/10 - I love the idea of this fight - Roberson has been R1SUB by two of the division's better fighters, so now Maximov is definitely going to sub him because Maximov subs guys. I'm not so sure.... I think Maximov might be going to sleep. If he does, he should've fought better opposition.
Sarah Alpar vs Erin Blanchfield - 6/10 - I once dissected a Sarah Alpar in biology class, and 99 % of it's diet was overrated prospects.
Matthew Semelsberger vs Martin Sano Jr - 2/10 - 2 points for the way Semi KO's Sano. This fight is absolute dog wash, would look out of place on a regional Fight Pass card.

OVERALL: 7/10

 

[Jawth]

Its okay I guess. No fight really excites me, maybe Blaydes vs. Rozenstruik.

Daukus vs. Russian name I cant spell is a good fight on the prelims as is Merab bs. Marlon.

I will watch the prelims, wont be getting the PPV.

I get that Nick is a big deal for a lot of people but I just dont care, its like a 6/10 for me.

 

[Ladder Master]

Main event is awesome. Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega
Rest of card 6/10

 

[UFCIsNOTRigged]

8/10

The headlining bout and co-main may be lacking but the card itself is deep extending down to the prelims; should be more finishes than UFC 265

 

[elreece]

6/10
Few interesting fights, WMMA automatically loses a point and the under card is meh at best.

 

[bluntmaster6]

Looks like a tight budget.

 

[SaigeVanZant]

3.50/10

 

[Satan's Daddy.]

5/10. Most interesting fight of the card is Nick vs Robbie, everything else is just w.e, doesn't do anything for me in regards of excitement or keeping me awake.

 

[BFoe]

I’ll go 8/10. But some of that is just me being pumped to see Nick Diaz back.

 

[TempleoftheDog]

It’s alright. But 267 is better.. by far.

And it’s FREE!

 

[Kos Fan]

Same good fights with Diaz to boost buys. 7/10

 

[hohner]

I'll give it two Goldbergs and a Florian post fight interview.

 

[Spiritual Sight]

7 or 8 out of 10

I'm on the fence.

 

[MMA_AZ]

B+

 

[Kumason]

All the newish fans have these ridiculous expectations. Not every card can be the greatest ever, obviously it's a phenomenal card if it stays together, especially with the addition of Hooker vs Nasrat (is that official?). I never put a lot of stock in any card until the day of though as they can fall apart, but on paper it's a great card.