by Brian Otega showed the world today that he has the heart of a warrrior at Ultimate Fighting Championship PPV event UFC 266. Valentina Shevchenko once again had a successful title defense as the Kyrgyzstani mixed martial artist mauled her opponent Lauren Murphy in a 5 round bout. Nick Diaz made his return to the Octagon after 7 years but his night ended on a losing note. Jessica Andrade knocked her opponent Cynthia Calvillo in the first round.
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP 266 Main Card Winners and Losers
1. Jessica Andrade vs Cynthia Calvillo (Women’s Flyweight)
Winner – Jessica Andrade
Loser – Cynthia Calvillo
Way of Winning – Round 1 TKO via Punches
2. Curtis Blaydes vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik Decision (Men’s Heavyweight)
Winner – Curtis Blaydes
Loser – Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Way of Winning – Unanimous Decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
3. Robbie Lawler vs Nick Diaz (Men’s Middleweight)
Winner – Robbie Lawler
Loser – Nick Diaz
Way of Winning – Round 3 TKO via Retirement
4. Valentina Shevchenko (c) vs Lauren Murphy (Women’s Flyweight Championship – Co-Main Event)
Winner – Valentina Shevchenko
Loser – Lauren Murphy
Way of Winning – Round 4 TKO via Punches and Elbows
5. Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs Brian Ortega (Main Event for Men’s Featherweight Championship)
Winner – Alexander Volkanovski
Loser – Brian Ortega
Way of Winning – via Unanimous Decision (49–46, 50–45, 50–44)
