UFC 266 Preview - Volkanovski vs Ortega | Shevchenko vs Murphy | Nick Diaz vs Lawler!
Episode notes
Rem Lee & Suntzini (Dan) preview UFC 266 which sees UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski make his 2nd title defence against Jiu Jitsu specialist Brian 'T-City' Ortega. Both coached on The Ultimate Fighter against eachother as the reality show returned and now the coaches from the season will clash for gold. In the co-main Flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko defends her belt and division against the streaking Lauren Murphy. Can Murphy do the somewhat impossible task & steal Shevchenko's belt away from her? But before the 2 title fights Nick Diaz makes his long awaited return to the octagon after 6 years as he rematches 'Ruthless' Robbie Lawler 17 years! after they first met. This will be a 5 round fight as the Welterweight veterans clash again. We then recap Smith vs Spann from last weekend & 2 MMA legends announce their retirement Joe Benavidez & Carlos Condit.
Jessica Andrade vs Cynthia Calvillo [01:00]
Curtis Blaydes vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik [06:58]
Nick Diaz vs Robbie Lawler [12:24]
Valentina Shevchenko vs Lauren Murphy [25:22]
Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega [33:34]
Prelims [45:05]
Smith vs Spann recap [50:28]
Joe Benavidez [61:28]
Carlos Condit [66:01]