Valentina Shevchenko, UFC 266

What’s Next: UFC 266 Winners

UFC 266 delivered. It really, really delivered. Getting Merab Dvalishvili vs. Marlon Moraes and Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega on the same card was like having Christmas and you Birthday all rolled into one, only you don't get shafted...
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UFC 266: Chris Daukaus Explains Throwing Up Middle Finger in Abdurakhimov Fight

Las Vegas, NV — Chris Daukaus may be the first fighter to knock an opponent out twice in one fight following UFC 266. "Apparently that happened, so I've got to rewatch the fight," the heavyweight exclaimed following his fight with...
Brian Ortega, UFC 266

What’s Next: UFC 266 Losers

Alexander Volkanovski defended his featherweight title with a decision victory over Brian Ortega in the main event of UFC 266. In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko once again successfully defended her flyweight title with a TKO victory over Lauren...
Brian Ortega, UFC 266

Brian Ortega, And The Greatest Walkouts In MMA History

Off the heels of Brian Ortega's Purge-inspired walkout at UFC 266, we decided to take a look back at some of the standout entrances in MMA history. UFC 266's main event saw one of the more entertaining walkouts in recent...
Rafael dos Anjos, UFC

Rafael dos Anjos Bout with Islam Makhachev at UFC 267 At Risk of Cancellation

Rafael Dos Anjos' bout with Islam Makhachev at UFC 267 is in jeopardy after the former UFC champion confirms that he recently underwent surgery. On Sunday, Rafael dos Anjos and Islam Makhachev confirmed via social media that their fight on...
Nick Maximov, UFC 266video

UFC 266: Nick Maximov Is Moving Past Roberson Match-Up

Las Vegas, NV — There was plenty of hype surrounding Nick Maximov's octagon debut at UFC 266, and in the end, the protege of Nick Diaz lived up to it. Maximov (7-0) earned a unanimous decision victory against Cody Brundage...
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Dan Hooker Reveals He Risked Arrest Training for UFC 266

Las Vegas, NV — City Kickboxing's Dan Hooker had a wild ride getting to UFC 266, having his visa held up to the last minute, then flying into Las Vegas the night before weigh-in. The end result was exactly what...
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UFC 266’s Jessica Andrade Explains Desire for Strawweight Return: “The Moment is Perfect”

Las Vegas, NV — Jessica Andrade returned to the win column Saturday at UFC 266 with a blistering TKO finish of Cynthia Calvillo in their flyweight scrap. Immediately after, the Brazilian announced she wanted to return to strawweight. "The moment is...
Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) at the UFC Apex

DWCS 2021 Week 5 Breakdown and Predictions

Week 5 of this year's Dana White's Contender Series run brought with it the return of former DWCS hopeful Aaron Jeffery, looking for a shot at redemption. There was also an intriguing heavyweight scrap as the featured fight. A...
Nick Diaz, UFC 266 weigh-in

Thoughts on Nick Diaz’s Return, Now that the Fever Pitch Has Broken

I feel the need to start this off with a disclaimer: this is not in any way a dig at Nick Diaz, whose spot in MMA history, not to mention infamy, is secure. Heck, it's hard not to be thrilled...