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UFC 266 Preview: The Nick Diaz Conflict and the Making of Volkanovski vs. Ortega

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck and Petesy get you set for Saturday’s UFC 266 as the fighters step to the scales

By Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll
UFC 266 Weigh-in Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC


Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck and Petesy get you set for Saturday’s UFC 266 as the fighters step to the scales, discussing the role of The Ultimate Fighter in Alexander Volkanovski fighting Brian Ortega for the featherweight title (23:17), the uneasiness surrounding Nick Diaz’s return to the cage following a six-year layoff (37:30), if Lauren Murphy stands a chance against the dominant Valentina Shevchenko (1:14:25), and more.

Remember, the guys will be live on Spotify Greenroom IMMEDIATELY after UFC 266 to recap the fights and take your calls!

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll
Producer: Troy Farkas

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