UFC 284 Picks Podcast and UFC Vegas 68 Reaction Care/Don’t Care

It’s time for another one of our famous, patented Care/Don’t Care Podcasts, featuring your talent: the amazing Eugene S. Robinson, author of the upcoming episode ‘Eugene S. Robinson Substack’. “A Walk Across Dirty Water and Straight Into Murder’s Row: A Memoir“, & the ‘Fighting Book’, “Fighting: Everything You Wanted to Know About Kicking Ass But Were Afraid You’d Fall Into Asking”, hosted by ‘The Eugene S. Robinson Show Stomper! Podcast’and co-host of the ‘If the Shoes Fit Podcast’as well as the recent release ‘Bad Boss Recap Podcast’. He is joined by his colleague, the inimitable John S. Nash, our chief financial columnist and our brand new host. ‘Hey Than the Face! Podcast’co-host our ‘Cash Podcast Show’& he is one of the co-hosts of the ‘If the Shoes Fit Podcast’. Our trio is directed by the insightful Stephie Haynes, of Bloody Elbow’s ‘The Level Shifting Podcast’, & the ‘Crooklyn Corner Podcast’.

June M. Williams

Show format:

• Review previous weeks’ Cares and suggest reactions to hits from that event.
• Each fight is announced on the upcoming card, quickly commenting on which fights are “HOT”, and which fights are “NOT” – indicating whether they are interested in the bout or not. (This is based on various criteria, including relevance to the sport as a whole).

This breakdown of “Caring” or “Not Caring” about each bout is aimed at our listeners who consider themselves “Odd MMA Kids”. We strive to direct you to fights that impact ratings, hold titles, have significant meaning, or are sure to be exciting “must see TV” fights; which saves you the tedium of watching every fight on every card – or maybe miss out on something you could have otherwise.

June M. Williams 2/13/2023

Here’s a look at what happened…

This 11-bout card saw two exciting first round finishes, two exciting KO/TKO’s, four sweet jams, and five tough decisions. Post-Combat BONUS Awards included —

POTN: Mayra Bueno Silva & Erin Blanchfield.
FOTN: Nazim Sadykhov vs. Evan Elder.

UFC Vegas 69: Fight card ‘Andrade vs. Blanchfield’, updated records & full results from the event —

Official UFC Vegas 69 Scorecards

MAIN CARD | SAT. FEB. 18

11. Main Event: Erin Blanchfield (11-1) DEF. Jéssica Andrade (24-10) – by submission (exposed back choke) at 1:37 of Round 2

10. Co-principal: Zac Pauga (6-1) DEF. Jordan Wright (12-5) — via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

9. Jamal Pogues (10-3) DEF. Josh Parisian (15-6) – via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

8. Marcin Prachnio (16-6) DEF. William Knight (11-5) — via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

7. Alexander Hernandez (14-6) DEF. Jim Miller (35-17)— via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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6. Nazim Sadykhov (8-1) DEF. Evan Elder (7-2) – by TKO (doctor stoppage) at 0:38 of Round 3

5. Mayra Bueno Silva (10-2) DEF. Lina Lansberg (10-8) — by submission (knee bar) at 4:46 of Round 2

4. Jamall Emmers (19-6) DEF. Khusein Askhabov (23-1) — by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

3. Philipe Lins (16-5) DEF. Ovince St. Preux (26-17) — via KO (punches) at 0:49 of Round 1

2. AJ Fletcher (10-2) DEF. Themba Gorimbo (10-4) – by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:37 of Round 2

1. Clayton Carpenter (7-0) DEF. Juancamilo Ronderos (4-2) – by submission (exposed back tackle) at 3:13 of Round 1

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UFC VEGAS 70: ‘Krylov vs. Span’ Picks —

At this point in the show we give you our ‘disclaimer’, then our trio will predict the UFC Fight Night bout sheet from the bottom up, including the C/DC quick selection portion of the show with the Main Event. This UFC on ESPN+ event will take place from the APEX Facility, Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Here’s a look at the fight card & records for the upcoming event via typology.combout order subject to further change, already changed since recording…

UFC Vegas 70:

ESPN+ MAIN CARD | SAT. FEB. 18 – 7/4pm ETPT

13. Main Event – 205lbs: Nikita Krylov (29-9) vs. Ryan Spann (21-7)

12. Co-Main Event – 185 lbs: André Muniz (23-4) vs. Brendan Allen (20-5)

11. 265 pounds: Augusto Sakai (15-5) vs. Don’Tale Mayes (9-4)

10. 170lbs: Mike Malott (8-1) vs. Yohan Lainesse (9-1)

9. 125 pounds: Tatiana Suarez (8-0) vs. Montana De La Rosa (12-7-1)

ESPN+ PRELIMS | 5/2pm ETPT

8. 155 pounds: Jordan Leavitt (10-2) vs. Victor Martinez (13-4)

7. 135 lbs: Hailey Cowan (7-2) vs. Alin Perez (7-2)

6. 135 pounds: Jose Johnson (15-7) vs. Garrett Armfield (8-3)

5. 155 pounds: Nurulio Aliev (8-0) vs. Rafael Alves (20-11)

4. 125 lbs: Gabriella Fernandes (8-1) vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius (7-2)

3. 125 pounds: Od Osbourne (11-5) vs. Charles Johnson (13-3)

2. 155 lbs: Erick Gonzalez (14-7) vs. Trevor Peek (7-0)

1. 155 pounds: Joe Solecki (12-3) vs. Carl Deaton III (17-5)

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About the author: June M. Williams is a graphic designer, videographer, author & editor for Bloody Elbow based in the midwest. She joined the Combat Sports Division in 2010, BE since 2013. Among other tasks, she manages and syndicates our ‘Bloody Elbow Presents’ Podcast Network. (full biography)