Complete card, information and betting tips from UFC 266.
Saturday (25th) will be special for those who like fighting, as we will have one of the biggest events of the year in the UFC. The night will be reserved for two title fights, with the main duel being between Alex Volkanovski and Brian Ortega, at featherweight. The other fight for the belt will be in the women's side, where Valentina Shevchenko will seek to remain at the top, facing Lauren Murphy, at flyweight. Finally, the event also marks the return of a great athlete, Nick Diaz, after half a decade away from the UFC.
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Alex Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega
The main event of the night is worth the belt, as Australian Alex Volkanovski is the current title holder in the featherweight division. If he wins the fight, he will reach the mark of an incredible 20 undefeated fights, proving that he is one of the great names in recent MMA history. He has a very aggressive style, surprising his opponents with hits and is naturally the favorite to get the better of him.Opponent Brian Ortega already had the experience of fighting for the belt, but he wasn't happy the first time. That doesn't erase his credentials to make a great fight, as this was one of the few setbacks he's suffered in his career. He is used to winning, fighting well and having the performance of the night, and he arrives strong for the duel.
However, we rely on Volkanovski's regularity and experience to win.
Bet: Volkanovski wins | @1.57 on Bet365
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Valentina Shevchenko vs Lauren Murphy
Of course, anything can happen within a fight, since we are talking about great fighters, but absolute favoritism in this duel has a first and last name: Valentina Shevchenko. At 33 years old, she has maintained the quality of her performances for years, which is why she is the owner of the flyweight belt. She is a very complete athlete and adapts well to the challenges found in the octagon, always making her strategy prevail.The American Lauren Murphy is well placed in the ranking of the category, but she does not have all the attributes of the opponent. In addition, she is already at an advanced age, 38 years old, which can hinder her resistance throughout the fight. On the other hand, it was after gaining experience that the results started to be highlighted, and she arrives with 5 unbeaten invincibility fights in the history. We can say that if she were against any other opponent, her chances would be good, but tonight she will have quite a challenge to win.
Bet: Shevchenko Wins by KO, TKO, DISC or Submission | @1.44 on Bet365
Robbie Lawler vs Nick Diaz
Here we have a very interesting fight, as we will have Nick Diaz's return to the UFC after 6 years. The fighter has stopped during this period, and we foresee great difficulties in this return, since the lack of rhythm could weigh a lot. On the other hand, Robbin Lawler has been competing, is in shape, but with a losing streak that already casts doubt on his ability to remain among the greats of the organization.There will be two competitors wanting to prove their qualities, each within their own strategies and conditions. Robbin Lawler takes advantage of being in action, but he is as old as Diaz. In terms of attributes, we know that both have plenty, but the strategy and intelligence to deal with the course of the fight will be determining factors for the winner.
Bet: Lawler wins | @1.72 on Bet365
Main Card
Featherweight: Alex Volkanovski vs. Brian OrtegaFlyweight: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Lauren Murphy
Middleweight: Nick Diaz vs. Robbie Lawler
Heavyweight: Curtis Blaydes vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Flyweight: Jessica Andrade x Cynthia Calvillo
Preliminary Card
Bantamweight: Marlon Moraes vs Merab DvalishviliLightweight: Dan Hooker x Nasrat Haqparast
Heavyweight: Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Chris Daukaus
Flyweight: Roxanne Modafferi x Taila Santos
Lightweight: Uros Medic x Jalin Turner
Middleweight: Cody Brundage vs. Nick Maximov
Welterweight: Matthew Semelsberger vs. Martin Sano
Featherweight: Jonathan Pearce vs. Omar Morales
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