It's time for September's main Ultimate event. This Saturday (25), in Las Vegas (USA) the UFC 266, which will bring 13 clashes to the public, with two title fights and a Brazilian squad. Before the show, the 26 selected athletes will need to go through the scale appointment. Counting will begin at 12:50 pm (Brasília time) this Friday (24).
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In the main fight, Alexander Volkanovsky will try to be successful in his second defense of the featherweight belt (up to 65,7kg.). The Australian faces Brian ortega, who will have the second opportunity to take the group's throne.
Considered by many to be one of the best fighters of all time, Valentina Shevchenko wants to continue with the flyweight crown (up to 56,7kg.). With six title defenses, the champion will make her second appearance of the season and face the veteran Lauren Murphy.
O UFC 266 It will also feature a more than special attraction for many MMA fans. Without fighting since 2015, Nick Diaz come back and look Robbie Lawler in a clash contested at middleweight (up to 83,9kg.).
Still on the main card, the former strawweight champion (under 52,1kg), Jessica Andrade, 'Bate-Estaca', tries to regain her status as a challenger, now, at flyweight. The woman from Paraná faces Cynthia calvillo.
At a difficult time in the organization, Marlon moraes is back. Willing to return to the top 5 bantamweights (up to 61,2kg), the Friborg native will have a real challenge ahead of him. The Brazilian will share the octagon with the dangerous Merab Dvalishvili, driven by five consecutive victories.
Brazilian promise in the category up to 56,7kg., Taila Santos he could reach the top 10 of the group if he triumphs over the weekend. To do this, the combatant will need to nullify the pragmatic game of veteran Roxanne Modafferi.
UFC 266 fight list
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Alexander Volkanovsky x Brian ortega – Fight for the belt
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Valentina Shevchenko x Lauren Murphy – Fight for the belt
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Nick Diaz x Robbie Lawler
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Curtis blaydes x Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Jessica Stacker x Cynthia calvillo
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Marlon moraes x Merab Dvalishvili
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Dan Hooker x Nasrat Haqparast
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Shamil Abdurakhimov x Chris Daukas
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Roxanne Modafferi x Taila Santos
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Uros Medic x jalin turner
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Cody Brundage x Nick Maximov
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Matthew Semelsberger x Martin Sano Jr.
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Omar Morales x Jonathan Pearce
