UFC 266 News
Israel Adesanya’s coach says Nick Diaz "should never have been in there" at UFC 266: "You can’t do that to someone"
Christopher Taylor - September 27, 2021
Israel Adesanya’s coach Eugene Bareman does not believe Nick Diaz should have been fighting in the Octagon at UFC 266. Diaz (26-10 MMA) returned from a six year hiatus this past weekend for a rematch with Robbie Lawler. The pair had first met 17 years ago at UFC 47, with the Stockton Slugger emerging victorious by way of second round knockout.
What's next for the stars of UFC 266?
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2021
The UFC was back in front of a full capacity crowd at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for a stacked UFC 266 card. The card saw Alexander Volkanovski defending his belt against Brian Ortega, Valentina Shevchenko defending her belt against Lauren Murphy, and Nick Diaz returning against Robbie Lawler. The event ended up delivering as Volkanovski edged out Ortega in one of the best fights of the year. Shevchenko, meanwhile, continued her dominance with a fourth-round TKO win over Lauren Murphy and Robbie Lawler exacted his revenge as he TKO’d Nick Diaz. Now, following the event, here’s what I think should be next for the stars of UFC 266.
Ben Askren responds to suggestion that he serve as the next opponent for Nick Diaz: "Don’t tempt me with a good time and an easy pay check"
Christopher Taylor - September 26, 2021
Ben Askren has responded to the suggestion that he serve as the next opponent for UFC star Nick Diaz. Diaz (26-10 MMA) returned to action from a six year hiatus Saturday night at UFC 266 in hopes of defeating Robbie Lawler for a second time. The pair had originally collided seventeen years ago in a welterweight bout at UFC 47, with the Stockton native emerging victorious by way of second round knockout.
Henry Cejudo rips Alex Volkanovski following his win over Brian Ortega at UFC 266: "You almost got choked out by a Modelo model"
Christopher Taylor - September 26, 2021
Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo was clearly not impressed by Alex Volkanovski’s win over Brian Ortega at UFC 266. Volkanovski (23-1 MMA) squared off with Ortega (15-2 MMA) in the headliner of last night’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. The fight proved to be a thrilling five-round affair. Alex Volkanovski was able to get the better of Brian Ortega in rounds one and two. Then, in round three, ‘T-City’ stormed back and nearly finished the fight with a pair of submission attempts. However, ‘Alexander The Great’ would ultimately escape both of Ortega’s chokehold threats and went on to score a dominant decision victory.
Jake Shields claims Nick Diaz was "pressured" to take UFC 266 rematch with Robbie Lawler "before he was ready"
Christopher Taylor - September 26, 2021
Jake Shields claims Nick Diaz was “pressured” into taking tonight’s UFC 266 rematch with Robbie Lawler “before he was ready”. The MMA Icon, Diaz (26-10 MMA), returned to action from a six year hiatus this evening in hopes of defeating ‘Ruthless’ for a second time. The pair had originally collided seventeen years ago in a welterweight bout at UFC 47, with the Stockton native emerging victorious by way of second round knockout.
Robbie Lawler reveals what he told Nick Diaz after their fight at UFC 266
Christopher Taylor - September 25, 2021
Former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler revealed what he told Nick Diaz after their thrilling war at UFC 266 during tonight’s post-fight presser. Diaz (26-10 MMA) and Lawler (29-15 MMA) squared off for a second time on the main card of tonight’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. The pair had originally collided seventeen years ago in a welterweight bout at UFC 47, with the Stockton native emerging victorious by way of second round knockout.
UFC 266 Bonus Report: Alex Volkanovski and Brian Ortega earn FOTN
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
The Octagon remained in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 266 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by featherweights Alex Volkanovski and Brian Ortega. The highly anticipated men’s featherweight title fight proved to be a thrilling five-round affair. Alex Volkanovski was able to get the better of Brian Ortega in rounds one and two. However, in round three, ‘T-City’ stormed back and nearly finished the fight with a pair of submission attempts. ‘The Great’ would ultimately escape both of Ortega’s choke hold threats and went on to score a dominant decision victory.
Nick Diaz reacts following TKO loss to Robbie Lawler at UFC 266: "I knew I had it coming"
Christopher Taylor - September 25, 2021
MMA icon Nick Diaz returned to action at tonight’s UFC 266 event for a middleweight rematch with fellow legend Robbie Lawler. Diaz (26-10 MMA) and Lawler (29-15 MMA) had originally collided seventeen years ago in a welterweight bout at UFC 47. That previous April evening in Las Vegas, the Stockton native wound up emerging victorious by way of second round knockout.
UFC 266 Results: Alex Volkanovski defeats Brian Ortega (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 266 event is headlined by a men’s featherweight title fight featuring current champ Alex Volkanovski taking on challenger Brian Ortega. Volkanovski (22-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since UFC 251 in July of 2020, where he scored his second straight victory over Max Holloway, this time by split-decision. The Australian has gone a perfect 9-0 since joining the UFC ranks in November of 2016.
Pros react after Valentina Shevchenko TKO's Lauren Murphy at UFC 266
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 266 event was co-headlined by a women’s flyweight title fight featuring Valentina Shevchenko taking on challenger Lauren Murphy. Shevchenko (22-3 MMA) entered the contest sporting a perfect 7-0 record since returning to flyweight. That impressive streak including five-straight title defenses. In her most previous effort at UFC 261, ‘The Bullet’ scored a dominant TKO victory over Jessica Andrade.
UFC 266 Results: Valentina Shevchenko TKO's Lauren Murphy (Video)
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 266 event is co-headlined by a women’s flyweight title fight featuring Valentina Shevchenko taking on challenger Lauren Murphy. Shevchenko (22-3 MMA) has gone a perfect 7-0 since returning to flyweight, including five-straight title defenses. In her most recent effort at UFC 261, ‘The Bullet’ scored a dominant TKO victory over Jessica Andrade.
Pros react after Robbie Lawler stops Nick Diaz at UFC 266
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 266 main card featured a five-round middleweight contest between fan favorites Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler. The highly anticipated bout served as a rematch, as Diaz (26-9 MMA) and Lawler (28-15 MMA) had originally collided seventeen years ago in a welterweight bout at UFC 47. That previous April evening in Las Vegas, the Stockton native wound up emerging victorious by way of second round knockout.
Pros react after Curtis Blaydes defeats Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC 266
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
A key heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Curtis Blaydes and Jairzinho Rozenstruik took place on tonight’s UFC 266 main card. Blaydes (15-3 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a nasty knockout loss to Derrick Lewis in his most previous effort. Prior to that setback, ‘Razor’ was on a four-fight winning streak which included a TKO victory over former title holder Junior dos Santos.
UFC 266 Results: Curtis Blaydes defeats Jairzinho Rozenstruik (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
A key heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Curtis Blaydes and Jairzinho Rozenstruik takes place on tonight’s UFC 266 main card. Blaydes (14-3 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a nasty knockout loss to Derrick Lewis in his most recent effort. Prior to that setback, ‘Razor’ had put together a four-fight winning streak which included a TKO victory over former title holder Junior dos Santos.
UFC 266 Results: Merab Dvalishvili TKO's Marlon Moraes (Video)
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
A key men’s bantamweight bout featuring Marlon Moraes taking on Merab Dvalishvili serves as the featured prelim of tonight’s UFC 266 event. Moraes (23-8-1 MMA), a former UFC title challenger, will enter tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after dropping his past two fights. ‘Magic’ has gone just 1-3 over his past four Octagon appearances, with his lone win in that time coming over Jose Aldo by split decision.
Video | Nick Diaz arrives at UFC 266 to find Georges St-Pierre in his locker room
Christopher Taylor - September 25, 2021
Nick Diaz arrived at T-Mobile Arena this evening to discover he was sharing a locker room with former opponent Georges St-Pierre. Diaz (26-9 MMA) and St-Pierre (26-2 MMA) collided for the UFC welterweight title back at UFC 158 in March of 2013, with ‘GSP’ ultimately outpointing the Stockton native on route to a unanimous decision victory.
UFC 266: 'Volkanovski vs Ortega' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 266 event is headlined by a men’s featherweight title fight featuring reigning champ Alex Volkanovski taking on Brian Ortega. Volkanovski (22-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since UFC 251 in July of 2020, where he scored his second straight victory over Max Holloway, this time by split-decision. The Australian has gone a perfect 9-0 since joining the UFC ranks in November of 2016.
Georges St-Pierre on Nick Diaz's late weight change request for UFC 266: "He's either, I'm sorry to say it, stupid or extremely clever"
Christopher Taylor - September 24, 2021
Georges St-Pierre has shared his thoughts on Nick Diaz’s last minute weight change request for his UFC 266 rematch with Robbie Lawler. Diaz (26-9 MMA) and Lawler (28-15 MMA) originally collided seventeen years ago in a welterweight bout at UFC 47, with the Stockton native emerging victorious by way of second round knockout.
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