Alexander Volkanovski will look to push his UFC record to 10-0 later tonight (Sat., Sept. 25, 2021) at UFC 266 live on ESPN+ PPV from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when “The Great” defends his featherweight title against hungry challenger Brian Ortega.
Before Volkanovski and Ortega settle their beef in the PPV main event, UFC 266 will feature a collection of high-profile matchups and awaited Octagon appearances. From the return of former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz to a lightweight fire fight between Dan Hooker and Nasrat Haqparast, UFC 266 will provide a little bit of everything starting from the opening bell.
We will compile the best of the best below — with all video footage courtesy of UFC and ESPN — and will continue to share the action as it rolls in. Enjoy!
Our fave welcome from the one and only @BruceBuffer
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— UFC (@ufc) September 25, 2021
Jonathan Pearce def. Omar Morales via second-round submission (rear-naked choke)
Sale #Venezuela a la guerra @OmarMoralesJR #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/63Aslpilvw
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) September 25, 2021
Estrategias agresivas y mucha presión. Eso vemos en round 1! #UFC266 Estamos en vivo! pic.twitter.com/BFXNlW32la
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) September 25, 2021
OOH a slick escape from @JSPMMA in RD 2 #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/cAGgnaJifl
— UFC (@ufc) September 25, 2021
LOCKED it in TIGHT @JSPMMA gets the job done in the second!
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— UFC (@ufc) September 25, 2021
Matthew Semelsberger def. Martin Sano Jr. via first-round knockout (punch)
One punch is all @SemiTheJedi needed
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— UFC (@ufc) September 25, 2021
Nick Maximov def. Cody Brundage via Unanimous Decision
Nick Diaz Army running deep tonight. @NateDiaz209 out to watch over academy member @NickMax15‘s Octagon debut! #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/GpedpQREiK
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 25, 2021
Los debutantes muestran nivel desde round 1! #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/ewAbRXXFXf
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) September 25, 2021
Nate loves what he saw from teammate @NickMax15 in his Octagon debut #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/iya6gyYRI0
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) September 25, 2021
Jalin Turner def. Uros Medic via first-round submission (rear-naked choke)
The % finish rate for @JalinTurner remains intact.
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— UFC (@ufc) September 25, 2021
Taila Santos def. Roxanne Modafferi via Unanimous Decision
Taila Santos bringing the power EARLY
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
BIG right hand from Taila Santos in the second #UFC266 prelims are LIVE on ESPN+ & ESPNews! pic.twitter.com/tJ1p1g0jJy
— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Al suelo! Taila Santos tiene a Roxy lastimada con su golpeo! #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/ZeyXnw1TAL
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) September 26, 2021
Chris Daukaus def. Shamil Abdurakhimov via second-round TKO (punches)
Finishing the first round strong
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
@ChrisDaukausMMA gave himself a KO victory for his birthday
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Dan Hooker def. Nasrat Haqparast via Unanimous Decision
@DanTheHangman #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/rBF0py88M7
— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) September 26, 2021
Turning it up in the last few of RD 1
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Took. Him. DOWN. @DanTheHangman putting on the pressure in RD 2! #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/sRZaC6Yq7U
— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Merab Dvalishvili def. Marlon Moraes via second-round TKO (punches)
How did Merab survive this
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Do we have a new round of the year contender?
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
WHAT. A. COMEBACK @MerabDvalishvil survived early danger to earn the TKO at #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/cGk0HornD1
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 26, 2021
Jessica Andrade def. Cynthia Calvillo via first-round TKO (punches)
Aquí viene @cyn_calvillo #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/48AXm5JKU7
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) September 26, 2021
OOOH, some early major shots from @JessicaMMApro
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Pone presión Andrade, Calvillo usa su movimiento #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/CxrobE2JPv
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) September 26, 2021
OH MY GOOOOOODNESS!!!!
@JessicaMMAPro just did that!!!!
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Curtis Blaydes def. Jairzinho Rozenstruik via Unanimous Decision
That is career takedown 6??0?? for @RazorBlaydes265, extending his UFC heavyweight record ???
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Big knee by @JairRozenstruik, but @RazorBlaydes265 secures the takedown #UFC266 ?? https://t.co/a6Pwn3C6dK pic.twitter.com/F5eyzyAXQR
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 26, 2021
Robbie Lawler def. Nick Diaz via third-round TKO (punches)
R U T H L E S S makes his entrance
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
NICK. DIAZ. IS. BACK.
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Early action right from the gates!!
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Both getting into their rhythm
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Legends letting it FLY in the first! ??
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Lawler walkin’ him down @Ruthless_RL
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
REDEMPTION FOR RUTHLESS!
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Valentina Shevchenko def. Lauren Murphy via fourth-round TKO (punches and elbows)
With luck on her side! @LaurenMurphyMMA makes the walk for our co-main event! #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/tH5eVnF1au
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) September 26, 2021
Ready to defend her throne
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Early shots landing for @BulletValentina #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/y0FakrrmQt
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 26, 2021
La campeona comienza dominate #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/Cin5kU4dCk
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) September 26, 2021
La tiene en su terreno Valentina #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/6xbUXcMqaS
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) September 26, 2021
Técnica perfecta! #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/zNXSi09JqR
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) September 26, 2021
No ha dado chance Valentina a Lauren de arrancar #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/AHgVzV5rR6
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) September 26, 2021
@BulletValentina letting it fly in the fourth round
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Another masterclass from @BulletValentina
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
6??th title defense in the books for @BulletValentina ?
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Alexander Volkanovski def. Brian Ortega via Unanimous Decision
Looking to purge the featherweight division
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Enter the
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Bien tocando Brian al campeón #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/I8OZvusTKy
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) September 26, 2021
Acciones del 1er round #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/ueOCYXL9GE
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) September 26, 2021
Champ comin’ in HOT @AlexVolkanovski
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Things are getting intense after RD 2
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
How’d he escape?!?! #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/0dTELGsNZx
— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
THIS. ROUND. IS. INSANE!!!! #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/tfzHrIjUpp
— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
HEAVY shots from the champ
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— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
Unbelievable heart from both champ and challenger in this one #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/4n62JxXbtm
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 26, 2021
The GREAT remains #ANDSTILL @AlexVolkanovski makes his successful second title defense! #UFC266 pic.twitter.com/kWqqrffsyM
— UFC (@ufc) September 26, 2021
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