Ortega already has a mark on his left eye. Diaz, fighting for the first time since 2015, missed a spinning kick to start the fight and Lawler went on the attack, getting in some unanswered shots before Diaz began firing back, neither apparently interested in using the entire 25 minutes to take care of their business. Adesanya shared a video on his YouTube reacting to his teammate Kai Kara-Frances controversial split decision loss to Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 74. Ngannou is trying to draw Furys attention away from Jon Jones and back on himself as The Gypsy King prepares his schedule for the second half of 2023. Lawler can't find an opening and Diaz won't stop punching. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. An absolutely surreal comeback. Lawler presses forward and Diaz just unloads a combination. With the win, the 39-year-old Lawler moves to 29-15, 1 NC. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. When Cormier was done, Volkanovski walked over to Ortega, grabbed him by the wrist and raised his arm. 12:48 am ET. Dvalishvili rocked Moraes with a right hand to start round two and used it to take the fight to the mat again. Not only did he hold on, but he also turned the tides by getting a takedown and hurting Moraes badly before the round ended from ground and pound. Bring it.". Volkanovski silenced several doubters after putting on one of the most dominate championship performances in recent memory. Diaz is starting to heat up and Lawler is engaging in the brawl. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. And in the other featured bout, Robbie Lawler defeated Nick Diaz via third round technical knockout in their rematch. And while Brundage was able to land some hard shots in the final round, cutting Maximov in the process, it was Stocktons Maximov going the route and getting the win. Round 1 (11:22 p.m.):Lawler is swarming Diaz from the opening bell. Play for a chance to win a streaming of UFC 280 for FREE! The UFC 266 post-fight press conference takes place about 30 minutes after the main event ends, meaning it will start around 1:15 a.m. 10:54 p.m.: The second round found Blaydes a little more cautious and a left hand from Rozenstruik nearly took him out of the game. Murphy has done nothing of consequence yet. Murphy stumbles and Shevchenko pounces. The decision was by no means a robbery but will certainly be disputed. Murphy catches a leg kick but eats a right hand for her trouble. Moraes clobberedDvalishvili and had him dead to rights with a vicious striking assault. "I told you. 9:45 p.m.: One of the most insane first rounds of the year. Please enter a valid email and try again. The champion put the fight back on the feet in the final minute, and again, Ortega survived. For five rounds, The Great kept his foot on the gas pedal and put it on T-City the entire time, busting him open and possibly breaking a couple of facial bones in the process. Get the latest gear UFC 288 Artist Series T-Shirt There was little offense from the challenger in the first round, and that was thanks to the incoming fire coming from Shevchenko, who threw hard with her punches and kicks throughout the frame, marking up Murphys face before a late takedown by the champion punctuated a dominant round. Medic falls to 7-1. No stranger to bonuses, Daukaus took home his third extra paycheck in just four fights under the UFC banner. Advertisement Volkanovski and Ortega garnered "Fight of the Night" honors and $50,000 apiece for their featherweight championship bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Murphy hanging on for dear life and Shevchenko tries to get her leg out from half guard. 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The veteran returned to mixed martial arts after a mind-boggling nearly seven years on the sidelines. Results UFC UFC 266 Results: Volkanovski vs. Ortega By MMA Fighting Newswire Updated Sep 26, 2021, 1:33am EDT MMA Fighting has UFC 266 results for the Volkanovski vs. Ortega event, live. Lawler doing a lot of shelling up and blocking most of the punches but Diaz is then finishing big to the body. [10] The bout was originally expected to take place at welterweight, but was moved up a weight class days before the event. Continuing to use his volume striking as the second began, Diaz set a high pace again, but he did get jarred briefly by a Lawler kick to the body. Please enter a valid email and try again. Brian Ortega via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-44), Curtis Blaydes def. Hard left hand by Ortega and Volkanovski responds with a leg kick and more pressure. Volkanovski looked to be in deep trouble, but he escaped and began unloading with both hands. 2 ranked contender Brian Ortega. Check out the full fight video highlights below courtesy of UFC/ESPN: R U T H L E S S makes his entrance [ @Ruthless_RL_ | #UFC266 ] pic.twitter.com/M8wwPi6VrQ, NICK. Fight summary of UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 25, 2021 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Diaz dominated the headlines all week, starting with a request to change the fight from welterweight to middleweight. Two fighters took home Performance of the Night bonuses while both competitors in the main event, Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega, earned the Fight of the Night bonus for their instant classic title fight. Haqparast got his share of shots in, but not nearly enough to deter Hooker from his game plan. UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on September 25, 2021 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Volkanovski (40-36). Be sure to visit the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of mixed martial arts. 10-9, Volkanovski. LAS VEGAS - Dana White doubled down on his offer to heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury. But as Diaz remained on the canvas, referee Jason Herzog asked him to rise, and Diaz didnt, forcing the stoppage at 44 seconds of the third round. Volkanovski won the fight but, more importantly, won the respect of fans across the globe with his remarkable resiliency. 12:58 am ET, at Lawler is landing with more frequency toward the end of the round and Diaz can't find the mark. Adesanya shared a video on his YouTube reacting to his teammate Kai Kara-Frances controversial split decision loss to Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 74. 10-9, Ortega (49-46, Volkanovski), Round 4 (1:01a.m.):Ortega opens the round with a right hand. Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski managed to retain his title with a tremendous performance against Brian Ortega in the main event. After five brutal rounds and a hard-earned unanimous decision victory for Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 266, there was little to do but for the two rivals to hug out their differences. It's already all bad. Ortega sensed the opportunity and pounced on his fallen opponent intending to submit the Australian. In Round 2, Lawler landed a nasty liver kick that temporarily fazed Diaz. Alex moves in, pops a jab and resets. The challenger did get in a couple good counters, cutting the champion in a little bit of payback, and a left hand from Ortega in the final minute also scored well. In the buildup, McGregor's absence from the . Yahoo Sports hit ad it 49-46 for Volkanovski. But he wasn't out of danger. In Canada,the main-card pay-per-view is available on Bell, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlinkand UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass. Yet, thats what Diaz was doing on Saturday against Robbie Lawler at T-Mobile Arena on the main card of UFC 266. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Round 5 (1:08 a.m.):Ortega lands a right hand. Formerly at DAZN, Hale has written for various combat sports outlets, including The Ring, Sherdog, Boxing Scene, FIGHT, Champions and others. Flying knee from Ortega misses. Ortega may have won the final round but will not win the fight. UFC veteran Greg Hardy had a rough night at the Mohegan Sun Casino. UFC 266 went down last night (Sat., Sept. 25, 2021) from inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, in what truly was an exciting night of fights. That absolutely was the best [featherweight] fight Ive ever seen, White, who did not attend the news conference, said by phone to Yahoo Sports. 10-9, Volkanovski (30-27, Volkanovski), Round 2 (12:48a.m.):Right cross coutner by Ortega off the leg kick. A clash of heads bloodied Ortegas nose and he was showing plenty of damage on his face, but out of nowhere, the challenger dropped Volkanovski and locked in a tight guillotine. But when he walked to the cage on Saturday, it was like he was heading out for a major title fight, not returning to the cage for the first time in nearly seven years and looking for his first win in nearly 10. UFC 266 results, highlights: Alexander Volkanovski escapes multiple submissions for title win vs. Brian Ortega The champion was nearly stopped twice in the third round only to rally back and. 10:00 am ET, at This fight has us LIKE #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/vl86i8JftK. In the second minute, Ortega got a takedown and went for the choke again, but it wasnt as tight as it was in the previous round, and Volkanovski easily escaped before firing off more strikes as Ortega still fished for a submission. High guards and high volume. [2] Background [ edit] Shevchenko Scores Fourth Round Stoppage, Highlights! Volkanovski landed a big left hook and a hard jab before Ortega tried for a takedown and did manage to get it before trying to lock in an anaconda but Volkanovski gave a thumbs up and reversed to end up on top. Ortega dropped Volkanovski with a partially landed punch and Ortega jumped on top with a guillotine choke but Volkanovski slipped free. The first fight also aired, with former UFC fighter Roosevelt Roberts representing Team Chandler by knocking out Nate Jennerman in just eight seconds. Watch Nick Diaz vs. Robbie Lawler 2 full fight video highlights - UFC 266. The No.2-ranked Ortega falls to 15-2 with 1 NC. Volkanovski won a unanimous decision over Brian Ortega in one of the greatest fights in the divisions history, retaining his featherweight belt and significantly raising his stature among the sports elite. After a couple seconds to get his wind back, it was back to throwing punch after punch at Lawler, who kept marching forward with his own offensive attack consisting of an energy-sapping work rate while he stayed in Diaz face. [17] The pairing was previously scheduled for UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson in May, but Modafferi pulled out due to a meniscus tear a month before that event and the bout was scrapped. Body kick by Shevchenko and a takedown. Diaz wasnt able to continue and the fight was waved off. Ortega took so much abuse that UFC president Dana White felt Ortegas corner would stop it before the fifth round began. DIAZ. Nick Diaz (26-10, 2 no-contests) and Robbie Lawler (29-15, 1 no-contest) collided on the main card. Another night, another dominant title defense for Valentina Shevchenko, who successfully defended her UFC womens flyweight crown for the sixth time with a fourth-round stoppage of Lauren Murphy. The submission specialist put the champ in a few precarious positions in the third round, but Volkanovski showed championship heart and will to escape. Cody Brundage via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), Matthew Semelsberger def. But once on the canvas, Abdurakhimov recovered, defended well and made it out of the round. No matter what happens tonight, they are both winners in my book. That said, every win further elevates her status as one of the greatest female MMA fighters in the history of the sport, with only Amanda Nunes to look up to. Another right hand by Volkanovski. Two minutes left. He tries to beckon Lawler in to his guard but Lawler doesnt fall for that at all and walks off. Volkanovski defeated Holloway to win the title and won a highly-controversial split decision in their rematch. Please enter a valid email and try again. 'Performance of the Night': Chris Daukaus Sep 25, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Chris Daukaus lands a. Volkanovski lands a combination. "I thought it was done, you know," Ortega said after the fight. newsletter, UFC Anniversary Limited Edition Fight Glove, Aljamain Sterling Authentic Walkout Jersey, Nah bro, f*** yous: Pros react to Amir Albazis decision win over Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74, UFC Vegas 74 video: Jim Miller demolishes Jesse Butler with devastating 23-second knockout, Video: Greg Hardy knocked out at Team Combat League event, UFC Vegas 74 Results: Kara-France vs. Albazi, BKFC president says BKFC 41 PPV buys fell below expectations, claims event had more than 700,000 illegal streams, Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi full fight video highlights. Volkanovski with a combination and presses forward. Tim Elliott claims hes unable to get tickets for his family to attend UFC Vegas 74 on Saturday night. [16] She was replaced by Taila Santos. Round 4 (12:15 a.m.):Shevchenko lands a right hand and Murphy is like, "Nah, I don't want to be here." #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/0dTELGsNZx. Round 3 (11:34 p.m.):Diaz opens up and goes right to Lawler's body. 10:26 p.m.:Andrade was just too strong for Calvillo and simply stalked her prey, blasted her with power shots and wore her down. And Diaz is settling in with more jabs, and lands his own good body shot. The UFC handed out post-fight bonuses to four fighters after Saturdays pay-per-view event. There, he went back to his grappling attack, sinking in the rear naked choke that ended the bout at 4:01 of round one. While standing, Turner rocked Medic with several body shots and then moved upstairs, putting Medic back on the deck. 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His nose is pouring blood and it appears to be broken! UFC 266 results, highlights: Robbie Lawler spoils Nick Diaz's return with third-round TKO win Lawler and Diaz threw tremendous volume over the first two rounds before 'Ruthless' finished things. Lawler hurts him with a body shot and lands five punches in a row to close the round. The poster for UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega. Shevchenko is blasting Murphy with ground and pound until the ref saves Murphy's life. Volkanovski unloads on Ortega as the round comes to a close!!! More than 17 years after their first bout in 2004, Robbie Lawler and Nick Diaz met for the second time, with Lawler evening the score with the Stockton fan favorite via third-round TKO in an action-packed middleweight matchup. Volkanovski struggles to survive! The official time of the stoppage was 4:54 of round one. It's over. This ground control continued into the second and third stanzas and Maximov kept it, widening his lead. Brundage did good work on his feet for a good spell of the opening round, but late in the frame, Maximov was able to work his wresting and get his foe to the mat. Roxanne Modafferii via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Jalin Turner def. Left hand drops Diaz and Lawler tells him to get up. Ortega lands a right hand. Midway through the round, Shevchenko got her second takedown and kept Murphy there until the end of the stanza. Here's how it all went down (all times Eastern). Ortega started to get more active in round three, and he landed some hard shots that were quickly answered by the Aussie. Results UFC 266 Results: Alexander Volkanovski Retains His Featherweight Championship Live Results, Winner Interviews And More From UFC 266: Volkanovski vs Ortega, Live From T-Mobile Arena. [18], A bantamweight bout between Timur Valiev and Ricky Simn was originally linked to this event. 10-ranked heavyweight contender Chris Daukaus made it 4-0 with four knockouts in the UFC with a blistering second-round finish of No.7-ranked Shamil Abdurakhimov. Most were likely expecting Nick Diaz here, and rightfully so, but we will discuss him in another article. [23] However, Roberson was forced to withdraw from the event due to medical issues and was replaced by promotional newcomer Cody Brundage. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Hes good, Volkanovski said of Ortega, whom hed ripped as unprofessional throughout the promotion. [20], A women's flyweight bout between Manon Fiorot and Mayra Bueno Silva was expected to take place at the event. Daukaus racked up his fifth finish in a row as he continues his rapid ascent in the heavyweight division. Official result Matthew Semelsberger def. Shevchenko chops her with a leg kick. Ortega lay prone for 10 or 15 seconds after the bell sounded and was lifted onto his stool by his corner. Unprompted, the UFC president brought up the idea of a UFC fight between heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Fury speaking to the media at Saturday's UFC Fight Night on ESPN 45, and he made sure to make it clear that his offer . Volkanovski was relentless, though, and he had the challenger in danger of being stopped once again. UFC 266 took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. She earned her sixth straight title defense and is setting the bar high for the Flyweight division. Volkanovski is pressuring Ortega. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Kai Kara-France reacts to controversial split decision loss to Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 74. 12:53 am ET, at Turner put the fight on the mat in the second minute, working from side control, and he kept Medic grounded until under two minutes remained. Dumont. 10-9, Volkanovski (40-36, Volkanovski), Round 3 (12:54 a.m.):Leg kick nearly trips Ortega up. . Santos had an even better round in the second, as she rattled Modafferi with a right hand and again had no issue taking the veteran to the mat and controlling matters there. [8], A UFC Women's Flyweight Championship bout between current champion Valentina Shevchenko and former Invicta FC Bantamweight Champion Lauren Murphy served as the co-headliner. Dvalishvili secured the TKO finish in the second round to extend his winning streak to five in a row. His 10-fight winning streak is the third-longest active streak on the UFC roster, behind women's featherweight and bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes (12) and welterweight champion Kamaru Usman (14). Also in a highly anticipated rematch, Nick Diaz returns against former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler in a five-round thriller. The final prelim fight of UFC 266 delivered one of the most memorable rounds of the year. Official result Taila Santos def. Merab Dvalishvili and Marlon Moraes had an incredible back-and-forth war that ultimately ended in a second-round finish. Official result Jessica Andrade def. Ortega dropped Volkanovski with a left hand and quickly caught him in a mounted guillotine. Fight is over. Shamil Abdurakimov via second-round TKO (punches), Talia Santos def. Sep 25, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Chris Daukaus lands a hit against Shamil Abdurakhimov as the fight is stopped during UFC 266 at T-Mobile Arena. It was a good performance in Albazi's first fight against a flyweight ranked in the UFC's official top five, but it likely . Martin Sano via first-round knockout (punch), Jonathan Pearce def. More leg kicks by Volkanovski. Germanys Haqparast, who had to deal with the recent passing of his mother, falls to 13-4. He opened the right with a right hand and took Moraes down. Brian Ortega Title Fight Alexander Volkanovski def. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Volkanovski walked away and forced Ortega to stand back up, which Ortega seemed barely able to do. This is intense. They exchange along the cage and Ortega lands a right hand on the way out. [11], A heavyweight bout between Shamil Abdurakhimov and Chris Daukaus took place at the event. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? Not on this night, though, and definitely not against this man. Couple of jabs from Ortega and a right hand. Sep 25, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alexander Volkanovski lands a hit against Brian Ortega during UFC 266 at T-Mobile Arena. He's opening up more. Stiff jab by Alex again. Misses by a mile but that was fun. #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/jDcP3aCs7O, Legends letting it FLY in the first! [ #UFC266 | TUNE IN NOW | Live on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/2qE0lEWxD2 ] pic.twitter.com/uSzo4IdE6r, Se desat el infierno! 11:02 p.m.: It wasn't fun but Blaydes and his wrestling (predictably) got him the victory. [2], After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the promotion announced the return of 'International Fight Week', which took place in Las Vegas during the days leading up to and surrounding the event. Please enter a valid email and try again. Shevchenko lands an overhand left and is waiting for Murphy to do something but her opponent isn't interested in taking chances. Dana White has once again laid down the challenge to Tyson Fury to enter the UFC octagon to face Jon Jones. Blaydes jab was sharp as the bout began, and he used it to set up his first takedown a minute into the fight. Nah bro, f*** yous: Pros react to Amir Albazis decision win over Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74. Volk with a leg kick. All love from @BrianTCity after a hard-fought battle #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/6LJzZHFCLP, Official result: Alexander Volkanovski def. I thought [Ortegas] corner should have stopped the fight after the fourth round and then he came out and won the fifth round. Take a slow-motion trip through some of the most exciting exchanges and highlights from UFC 266: Volkanovski vs Ortega in this edition of 'Fight Motion.'Subs. The complete 6-hour card. Diaz is talking to Lawler and lands a body kick. Volkanovski kept his early focus on the leg kicks before Ortega stepped right into a right hand from the champion and a second one that stung the challenger. 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How did Merab survive this Brutal. Another jab lands. Their gutsy battle took the spotlight from Diaz, which was a hard thing to do. Diaz? For the next four minutes he smashed him with every limb he could legally use until referee Keith Peterson stopped the fight with 35 seconds left. UFC returns to T-Mobile Arena with a thrilling pair of world championship bouts. Volkanovski and Ortega shouldenter the Octagon around 12:15a.m. In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko earned her sixth straight title defense by stopping Lauren Murphy in the second round of their womens Flyweight title fight (highlights). He escapes!!! The champ Volkanovski showed sharp striking and fast footwork early in the fight, but the challenger, Ortega refused to back down throughout the contest, landing a few sharp punches of his own. Please check your email for a confirmation. Cody Brundage via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). Somehow, he managed to slip out when it appeared he'd be forced to go to sleep. Fight of the Night Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega Round 5 Time 5:00 Method Decision - Unanimous Australia -170 odds +150 United States Win Women's Flyweight Title Bout #3 Valentina. 1:17 am ET, at Team Ortega. Lawler again with big shots but now hes backing off, seeing that Diaz isnt going to fold up shop immediately. I'm a normal human being. For more on Diaz vs Lawler, check out the live blog by MMA Fightings Jed Meshew. Machine Finishes Moraes In FOTY Candidate, UFC 266 results: Live stream updates, highlights, fight videos | Volkanovski vs Ortega, Roberson Facing Possible 10 Years In Prison. Alexander Volkanovski and Israel Adesanya become first official athletes of Logan Pauls Prime. Buy. After UFC Vegas 74, which took place from inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Dana White spoke about the situation with Jared Gordon. newsletter, UFC 266 results: Live stream updates, highlights, fight videos | Volkanovski vs Ortega, Roberson Facing Possible 10 Years In Prison, Highlights! After taking some ground strikes, Rozenstruik returned to his feet with a little over two minutes to go, but he wasnt able to steal the round back from the Illinois native. In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko continued her dominance of the flyweight division as she retained her title. Abdurakhimov was the busier of the two throughout the first round, but with 30 seconds remaining, Daukaus surged ahead with a left hook that dropped the Russian hard to the mat. He was never making 170 and he looks 20 pounds heavier than Lawler in there. 12:59 am ET, at #266/300. Elsewhere on the card, while it may not have gone to plan, Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler put on a show for the fans in attendance over the course of two-plus rounds. section: | slug: ufc-266-results-highlights-alexander-volkanovski-escapes-multiple-submissions-for-title-win-vs-brian-ortega | sport: mma | route: live_blog_single | Those submission attempts were Ortega's best moments in the fight and the damage he took from Volkanovski after failing to secure the tap was ultimately too much to overcome. Rozenstruik simply cannot wait for Blaydes and will have to throw caution to the wind at some point. That portion of the event begins at 10 p.m. [ @Ruthless_RL| #UFC266 ] pic.twitter.com/2rglBBUhSw, Lawler walkin' him down @Ruthless_RL[ #UFC266 | We're Live on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/2qE0lEEWLu ] pic.twitter.com/5LklIeep84, MA-QUI-NAS #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/5zpsTZ866q, Y as rompen en inicio del segundo round! @NickDiaz209 is BACK. They exchange on the inside and Diaz lands a long right hand. Hooker set the pace immediately and he kept it where he wanted throughout a first round that he led behind a measured attack on the feet. Something went wrong. The New Zealander continued to fight effectively in the second, this time at close range, where he mixed things up, grappling well and landing some hard knees. Nick Diaz hasnt fought in seven years and hadnt really been training, White told Yahoo Sports. Lawler starts the round with more pressure and Diaz is now trying to fire back with power to back Lawler off him but that doesnt work and Lawler hurts him! Both had problems getting into the United States due to COVID security measures. Marlon Moraes via second-round TKO (punches), Dan Hooker def. 1:00 am ET, at There are no answers for Shevchenko. Abubakar Nurmagomedov: UFC . Turner moves to 11-5. The entire main card. Body kick by Shevchenko. March 16, 2013: Diaz returns at UFC 158 and challenges St-Pierre, losing a unanimous decision . [19] However, the bout was never officially announced by the promotion and Valiev was instead scheduled to face Daniel Santos at UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Lawler responded with some shots along the cage late into the frame that had Diaz backpedaling again. 1:02 am ET, at Diaz has slowed down some more. Volkanovski cracked Ortega again with a right hand and a jab before Ortega landed a good right hand. The featherweight title fight between champ Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega was an easy choice for Fight of the Night when performance bonuses were handed out at UFC 266. Left hand response by Alex. But it's fun. Chris Daukaus caught Shamil Abdurakhimov with beautiful punches that led to a second-round TKO finish. [24], The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.[26]. He also earned his first UFC finish and first performance bonus. Champ comin' in HOT @AlexVolkanovski[ #UFC266 | Tune in LIVE on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/2qE0lEEWLu ] pic.twitter.com/x7tuLefQYy. Semelsberger (9-2) ended Sanos night almost immediately, with a single right hand landing flush and dropping the Las Vegan hard to the mat. UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on September 25, 2021, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/o18uliG7fc, Never thought we'd see this visual again. Ortega tries a takedown but comes up short. The win was dominant and Hooker is still a major player in the lightweight division. Featherweight's Fight Of The Year Brian Ortega may not win title fights, but the man puts forth one hell of an effort. Diaz with a combination. Jairzinho Rozenstruik via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), "I knew that when I landed the first punch, she would feel it and wouldnt want to use her wrestling anymore. She's just kind of there. Volkanovski's pressure is exhausting. He earned Whites admiration, despite getting stopped in the third when he appeared to quit after being dropped by Lawler with a right hook. Ortega tried to throw some combinations but outside of leg kicks was less effective in the second than in the opening round with his striking. Official result Robbie Lawler def. There, Dvalishvili fired off more ground strikes with no response from Moraes, and though the Brazilian made it upright with less than two minutes left, Dvalishvili kept the pressure on as they went back to the mat, where more unanswered strikes followed until referee Keith Peterson intervened at the 4:25 mark. Former strawweight champion and current No.1-ranked flyweight contender Jssica Andrade bounced back from a loss to Valentina Shevchenko with a first-round stoppage of Cynthia Calvillo. 10:47 p.m.: As expected, Blaydes took Rozenstruik down. Total domination from Shevchenko. Ortega vs Volkanovski, main event of UFC 266, is valid for the UFC featherweight title (Volkanovski's second defense). Then he skipped media day, though he gave a rambling interview to ESPN where he said he didnt understand why he was fighting Lawler and didnt really want to be fighting at all. The No.6-ranked Rozenstruik falls to 12-3. I never miss a UFC fight! Somehow,Dvalishvili survived, collected himself, took Moraes down and closed the round pummeling Moraes. Moraes didnt stay down long, and once standing, he drilled his opponent with a pair of left hooks, the second one hurting and staggering Dvalishvili. He didn't do much with it but it was enough to control the initial frame. Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. Brian Ortega -- Round 3:Volkanovski landed a hard calf kick and both men landed kicks to the body. 1:11 am ET, at [ #UFC266 | TUNE IN NOW | Live on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/2qE0lEEWLu ] pic.twitter.com/latWDhv1Ho, Lawler walkin' him down @Ruthless_RL[ #UFC266 | We're Live on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/2qE0lEEWLu ] pic.twitter.com/5LklIeep84, REDEMPTION FOR RUTHLESS! Lawler ended a losing streak, and said one of his goals was to prove hes a better fighter than hed shown recently. ET. Diaz fell to a knee as Lawler asked for the fight to be stood back up. The first round was competitive, but two takedowns and some hard knees in the clinch late likely swung it for Santos, who was unafraid to grapple with the respected black belt. Unfortunately for "T-City," Volkanovski was very much a man on a mission. Shevchenko slips and the crowd gets excited because of the severe lack of drama in this fight. A follow-up strike made it official, with referee Mark Smith stopping the fight. UFC 266 had a little bit of everything for the fight fan. Marlon Moraes via TKO (strikes) at 4:25 of round two. In his corner, Lawler looks to be in tremendous shape and if he can keep this up, thats good for him. Alexander Volkanovski defeated Brian Ortega by unanimous decision to retain his featherweight belt. Hooker put the fight back on the mat early in the third round and kept it there until Haqparast got back to his feet albeit briefly with a little over a minute to go. Now he topped it with a 15-second knockout of UFC newcomer Martin Sano. Watch UFC 266 Post-Fight Presser Highlights Here! Uros Medic via submission (rear naked choke) at 4:01 of round one. When they fought: UFC 266, Sept. 25, 2021, . Volkanovski settled down after the scare and cautiously used pressure, leg kicks and power punching to keep the rugged Ortega away. With the win, Volkanovski isonly the fifth fighterin UFC history to start his Octagon career with 10 consecutive victories. Pearce moves to 11-4 with the win; Morales falls to 11-2. Kai Kara-France was confident that he was going to leave UFC Vegas 74 with a win on his record but instead hes going home with a split decision loss to Amir Albazi. [ #UFC266 | TUNE IN NOW | Live on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/2qE0lEEWLu ] pic.twitter.com/latWDhv1Ho, Both getting into their rhythm [ #UFC266 | TUNE IN NOW | Live on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/2qE0lEWxD2 ] pic.twitter.com/OjkCalmHai, Early action right from the gates!! [6], A middleweight bout between former UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler and former WEC and Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Nick Diaz (also former welterweight title challenger) took place at this event, marking the second time a non-main event and non-title bout had been scheduled for five rounds. Diaz getting his jab and 1-2 game going and hes landing a lot. Yes, there are still people out there who boo The Great even though theres no legit reason to and who call him the second best Featherweight on the planet because people still cant get over the fact that he beat fan-favorite Max Holloway not once, but twice. Alex lands a one-two. Early in round three, a short right hand dropped Diaz, apparently injuring his nose, and Lawler called him back to his feet. Kai Kara-France was confident that he was going to leave UFC Vegas 74 with a win on his record but instead hes going home with a split decision loss to Amir Albazi. CBS Sports was with you the entire way on Saturday bringing you all the results and highlights from the UFC 266 below. Not only does it stop the bleeding, it saves his UFC career and gives him some much-needed confidence moving forward. Diaz with a hard body shot but Lawler keeps walking him down. He was stoppedin the third round by Robbie Lawler after a right hand seemingly broke his nose. The Return of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Volkanovski vs. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Volkanovski is back on top and about to go to work on Ortega's face. Lauren Murphy via TKO (strikes) at 4:00 of round four. Morales had a slight edge on the feet in the early going, prompting Pearce to work his grappling attack, which he did to great effect with some takedowns and clinch control along the fence. #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/tfzHrIjUpp, Volkanovski continued to flurry until the horn and Ortega remained lying in his corner, looking exhausted. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. THIS. Heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes fought a Curtis Blaydes fight, using his wrestling attack to shut out Jairzinho Rozenstruik over three rounds. 12:57 am ET, at Nick Diaz's highly anticipated return to the Octagon didn't go quite as planned. The No.11-ranked Dvalishvili moves to 14-4 with the win. Sinks in a guillotine!!! [3], A UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between current champion Jan Bachowicz (also former KSW Light Heavyweight Champion) and former title challenger Glover Teixeira was scheduled take place at the event. Another combination from Volkanovski. Lawler with a combination and this is a fight. He has to land something though to make a difference. 12:55 am ET, at [ #UFC266 | Prelims Live NOW on ESPN+ & ESPNews ] pic.twitter.com/JSn96gVPbi. Leg kick by Ortega catches Volkanovski. 1:07 am ET, at 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories_live-blog, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. He's on top of Ortega and landing bombs. Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. Brian Ortega -- Round 5:Volkanovski opened with a leg kick and a few hard jabs. | Official Scorecards. Diaz unloaded punches in bunches and started to bust Lawlers face up pretty bad. 10-9, Shevchenko (20-18, Shevchenko), Round 1 (11:57 p.m.):Valentina lands an overhand right as Murphy rushes in. Calvillo didn't have the power to land a shot to get Andrade off of her and when the round was about to end, Andrade cranked up the pressure, trapped Calvillo and became the first person to stop her with a barrage of strikes right before the round ended. Official result Nick Maximov def. Lauren Murphy, UFC storylines you may have missed in May, McKee vs. Pitbull set for Bellator vs. Rizin 2 in July, Dern dominates Hill for key win at strawweight, Sterling-O'Malley pegged to headline UFC 292 in Boston, Gaethje vs. Poirier 2 to headline UFC 291 fight card, Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson fight set for UFC 249 in April, Alexander Volkanovski (c) def. Not only did Volkanovski completely rearrange Ortegas facial features perhaps worse than what Max Holloway did to Ortega in their 2018 title fight but he survived two significant submission attempts in the third round. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Nevertheless, Blaydes is back in the win column and will look to get a top heavyweight the next time out. Diaz just continues to pick off Lawler whenever he closes the distance. 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It was a noble gesture, because Ortega performed like a champion and on most nights, against most men, hed have left the cage with the belt. Diaz vs. Lawler took place Sept. 25 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Murphy eats a counter right hand and is taken down. This is a slugfest. Murphy looks overwhelmed and scared to get hit. He is so tough, durable and literally a natural born fighter that kid.. In the main event of the evening, Alexander. The featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega certainly lived up to its top billing of UFC 266. Nick Diaz (26-10, 7-7 in UFC) by third-round TKO. HEAVY shots from the champ [ #UFC266 is LIVE on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/2qE0lEEWLu ] pic.twitter.com/WuBBeGj9hA. 9:51 p.m.:After an utterly ridiculous first round, Dvalishvili completes the comeback by smashing Moraes into smithereens in the second round. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Moraes had Dvalishvili all but out on his feet early in the first round, coming very close to finishing the fight a couple of times from hard punches. Combination by Volkanovski bounces off Ortega's head. Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. The crowd gave him a heros welcome when he made the ring walk and did everything it could during his bout to encourage him to victory. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Volkanovski (50-45). #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/JFwzhzn4DW, R U T H L E S S makes his entrance [ @Ruthless_RL_ | #UFC266 ] pic.twitter.com/M8wwPi6VrQ, GSP and Nick Diaz backstage at #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/vozMmgDw2m. Volkanovski's next fight will likely come against the winner of the Nov. 13 UFC Fight Night main event between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez. The momentum swings were drastic, and the toughness each showed was jaw-dropping. Nasrat Haqparast via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26). Its been two years since Moraes has seen any type of Magic inside the Octagon, though he did start off this fight on the right foot and nearly finished Dvalishvilli in the opening moments. Lawler with a head kick and Diaz responds with a combination. Sign up for the Morning Kombat podcast UFC 266 predictions -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega: Fight card, odds, prelims, expert picks Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the pair of. Not only did he escape, he wound up pummeling Ortega and nearly ended the fight in the waning seconds of the third. Video: Greg Hardy knocked out at Team Combat League event. Andreas Hale is the senior editor for combat sports at The Sporting News. 1:04 am ET, at 10-9, Volkanovski (20-18, Volkanovski), Round 1 (12:42a.m.):Leg kicks from Alex. Volkanovski waited off to the side as Daniel Cormier interviewed Ortega in the cage following the fight. Lawler is stoorming forward and Diaz shoots a takedown that is shrugged off and now Lawler has him against the fence and hes hammering hooks to the body and head. Unbelievable.. newsletter, Pros react to Robbie Lawlers win over Nick Diaz, UFC Anniversary Limited Edition Fight Glove, Aljamain Sterling Authentic Walkout Jersey, UFC Vegas 74 video: Jim Miller demolishes Jesse Butler with devastating 23-second knockout, UFC Vegas 74 Results: Kara-France vs. Albazi, BKFC president says BKFC 41 PPV buys fell below expectations, claims event had more than 700,000 illegal streams, Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi full fight video highlights. The former World Series of Fighting (WSOF) Bantamweight champion and one-time UFC title contender has really fallen on hard times, coming into his fight against Merab Dvalishvilli with two straight technical knockout defeats. Watch Nick Diaz vs. Robbie Lawler full fight video highlights from their clash at UFC 266, courtesy of UFC and other outlets. Volkanovski controlled the fight from the on-set,. After the frantic start, the two settled into a groove where each landed shots at close range, Diaz holding the edge in activity, as he worked the body and head. Albazi is one of the rising stars in the UFC, as the No. Volkanovski was ahead when he walked into a right hand that put him down. [15] However, Suarez pulled out due to a knee injury that would require surgery. Once again, he escaped. Volkanovski dropped some heavy punches and elbows from on top as Ortega kept fishing for submissions. Taila Santos improved to 18-1 in her bout against fellow flyweight contender Roxanne Modafferi, winning a shutout three-round unanimous decision. Volkanovski is handing on for dear life! Uros Medic via first-round submission (rear naked choke), Nick Maximov def. Scores were 29-28 across the board for Maximov, now 7-0. Dvalishvili is riding a six-fight winning streak but Moraes is, by far, his toughest challenge. In the featherweight opener, Jonathan Pearce won his second straight, submitting Omar Morales in the second round. Diaz with three uppercuts. The main card for UFC 266is available in the U.S. on the ESPN+subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. Right hand lands. Diaz shelled up and allowed Ruthless to do his best. Round ends and they press foreheads and talk to each other. And it required that kind of effort to steal the headlines from Diaz. Then he detonated a series of bombs via ground and pound that nearly finished Ortega. Volkanovski dropped more absolute bombs as Ortega just took the big shots and tried again to throw his legs up. Spinning backfist by Shevchenko lands. [ We're Live on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/2qE0lEEWLu ] pic.twitter.com/gYpNsULyql, REDEMPTION FOR RUTHLESS! He gets it. Ortega tried to lock up the choke again but ended up below Volkanovski and the champion began dropping heavy ground and pound. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, Knockout! Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2021-09-25, amazing performance by both fighters, Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega is one of the best mma fights of the year 2021 and it gets four star (UFC Fight of the Night). Moraes went after Dvalishvilis legs with his kicks in the early going, prompting punches upstairs from the Georgian. UFC 266 took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Team Ortega, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. ET, depending on the length of the undercard bouts. Volkanovski tossed away Ortegas first takedown attempt in round five, but the gutsy challenger didnt stop trying to turn the fight around, as he landed some hard shots on the champion as they wearily stood inches away from each other down the stretch and both left the fans with one more burst of frenetic action. 1:09 am ET, at UFC 266 September 25, 2021 T-Mobile Arena, . "Jssica Andrade (@JessicaMMAPro) found a way to silence Cynthia Calvillo early with a first-round TKO.More #UFC266 Results . Its a TKO for Robbie Lawler! Shevchenko's speed is too much. Official result Merab Dvalishvili def. There was also a clash of heads that may have hurt Ortega. Diaz gets sat down with a punch! Morales escaped and nearly sunk in a DArce choke, but the Tennessee native got loose and took his foes back, patiently maneuvering until he sunk in the rear naked choke that forced a tap out at 3:31 of round two. Both winners in my book up the choke again but ended up below and! 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