N. Diaz returns to the UFC to face Robbie Lawler (Photo: Instagram/NickDiaz)
During the transmission of UFC Las Vegas 31, held last Saturday, Ultimate announced the complete card of UFC 266. The event takes place on September 25th, at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas and will feature two title fights, in addition to the return of Nick Diaz to the octagon.
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The main fight of the night will be for the organization's featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg). The champion Alexander Volkanovsky defends the category belt against the second placed in the ranking, Brian ortega. The two are the coaches of the current edition of The Ultimate Fighter, a reality show carried out by the UFC aimed at revealing new talents.
In the co-main fight, the dominant Valentina Shevchenko puts the UFC flyweight belt (up to 56,7 kg) at stake. The champion will face third place in the division rankings, Lauren Murphy.
The third major highlight of the event is the return of Nick Diaz to the octagon. After more than six years without fighting, one of the fans' favorite fighters faces Robbie Lawler in a five-round duel valid for welterweight (up to 77 kg). The duel marks a rematch, as the two faced each other in April 2004, at UFC 47, with Diaz winning by knockout.
The main card of UFC 266 It also has a Brazilian representative. Former flyweight title challenger, Jessica Stacker face Cynthia calvillo.
Concluding the card, Ultimate confirmed the heavyweight duel (up to 120,2 kg) between Curtis blaydes e Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
Check out the full card UFC 266:
Alexander Volkanovsky x Brian ortega – Featherweight title fight
Valentina Shevchenko x Lauren Murphy – Flyweight title fight
Robbie Lawler x Nick Diaz – welterweight
Curtis blaydes x Jairzinho Rozenstruik - heavy weight
Jessica Pile Driver x Cynthia calvillo - flyweight
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