It’s time for another one of our infamous & patented Care/Don’t Care Podcasts, with your talent: Eugene S. Robinson, John Nash & Stephie Haynes.

This 11-bout card saw two exciting first round finishes, two thrilling KO/TKO’s, four sweet subs, & five hard-fought decisions. Post-Fight BONUS Awards included — POTN: Mayra Bueno Silva & Erin Blanchfield. FOTN: Nazim Sadykhov vs Evan Elder.

MAIN CARD | SAT. FEB. 18
At 6:00 – 11. Main Event: Erin Blanchfield (11-1) DEF. Jéssica Andrade (24-10) — via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:37 of Round 2

At 8:44 – Off Topic about the card & Power Slap banter

At 11:25 – 10. Co-Main: Zac Pauga (6-1) DEF. Jordan Wright (12-5) — via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

At 13:41 – Off Topic about Greg Hardy & BKFC

At 20:26 – 9. Jamal Pogues (10-3) DEF. Josh Parisian (15-6) — via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

At 20:52 Off Topic about cost of the fights vs quality of the fights

At 22:28 – 8. Marcin Prachnio (16-6) DEF. William Knight (11-5) — via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

At 8:07 & 23:07 – 7. Alexander Hernandez (14-6) DEF. Jim Miller (35-17)— via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

PRELIMS
At 25:45 – 6. Nazim Sadykhov (8-1) DEF. Evan Elder (7-2) — via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 0:38 of Round 3

At 26:29 – 5. Mayra Bueno Silva (10-2) DEF. Lina Länsberg (10-8) — via submission (kneebar) at 4:46 of Round 2

At 26:43 – 4. Jamall Emmers (19-6) DEF. Khusein Askhabov (23-1) — via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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

At 27:23 – 2. AJ Fletcher (10-2) DEF. Themba Gorimbo (10-4) — via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:37 of Round 2

At 27:33 – 1. Clayton Carpenter (7-0) DEF. Juancamilo Ronderos (4-2) — via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:13 of Round 1
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UFC VEGAS 70: ‘Krylov vs. Spann’ PICKS —
At this point in the show we offer you our ‘disclaimer’, then our trio will go about predicting the UFC Fight Night bout sheet from the bottom up, wrapping up the C/DC quick-picks 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 25th., 2023.

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

UFC Vegas 70 (11 Cares)

ESPN+ MAIN CARD | SAT. FEB. 18 — 7/4PM ETPT (9 Cares)
13. Main Event - 205lbs: Nikita Krylov J/E (29-9) vs. Ryan Spann S (21-7) – At 28:09 & 39:24, 3 Cares (But Split)

12. Co-Main Event - 185lbs: André Muniz J/S (23-4) vs. Brendan Allen E (20-5) – At 36:56, 3 Cares (But Split)

11. 265lbs: Augusto Sakai (15-5) vs. Don’Tale Mayes (9-4) – At 36:41

10. 170lbs: Mike Malott (8-1) vs. Yohan Lainesse (9-1) – At 34:13

9. 125lbs: Tatiana Suarez (8-0) vs. Montana De La Rosa (12-7-1) – At 34:51, 3 Cares

ESPN+ PRELIMS | 5/2PM ETPT (2 Cares)
8. 155lbs: Jordan Leavitt (10-2) vs. Victor Martinez (13-4) – At 32:54

7. 135lbs: Hailey Cowan (7-2) vs. Alin Perez (7-2) – At 31:04

6. 135lbs: Jose Johnson (15-7) vs. Garrett Armfield (8-3) – At 30:29

5. 155lbs: Nurulio Aliev (8-0) vs. Rafael Alves (20-11) – At 31:18

4. 125lbs: Gabriella Fernandes (8-1) vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius (7-2) – At 33:27

3. 125lbs: Ode Osbourne (11-5) vs. Charles Johnson (13-3) – At 31:29, 2 Cares

2. 155lbs: Erick Gonzalez (14-7) vs. Trevor Peek (7-0) – At 34:00

1. 155lbs: Joe Solecki (12-3) vs. Carl Deaton III (17-5) – At 29:41

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