BREAKING: Valentina Shevchenko Returns to the Octagon at UFC 266

UFC President Dana White has added two blockbuster title fights to the UFC 266 pay-per-view. The featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega will headline the card. Valentina Shevchenko and Lauren Murphy will take the co-main event spot as ‘Bullet’ looks to defend her throne yet again.

‘Bullet’, currently on a 7-fight winning streak, last defended her title against Jessica Andrade at UFC 266, earning a T/KO victory in her favor. Murphy, on the other hand, is currently riding a 5-fight winning streak in the flyweight division. She last earned a split decision against Joanne Calderwood at UFC 263.

‘Lucky’ believes she possesses the necessary skill sets to dethrone the flyweight queen. Only time will tell if she can indeed do that.

Apart from that, Volkanovski will defend his featherweight title against ‘T-City‘ in the main event. The duo is currently coaching the TUF 29 season. One can expect a cracking fight for the 145 lbs title in the headliner. Ortega will make a bid for the title for the second time in his career. In his previous attempt at UFC 231, Max Holloway defeated him.

Also, the pay-per-view will see the much-anticipated return of Nick Diaz to the Octagon. The Stockton native will take on former foe Robbie Lawler in a rematch.

Can Lauren Murphy cause an upset against Valentina Shevchenko?

Shevchenko is the true definition of a dominant champion. Many believed Jessica Andrade possessed the perfect recipe to trouble ‘Bullet’. But the champion showed a new layer to her game and completely dominated Andrade, who herself is a former strawweight titleholder.

Shevchenko‘s ability to adapt according to different opponents is something remarkable and makes her stand out from the rest of the pack. Whether Murphy can cause an upset, remains to be seen. But ‘Lucky‘ has to be sharper than ever to do so.

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