Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega: Predictions, odds, and how to watch UFC 266 in the US today

Alexander Volkanovski will fight Brian Ortega today at T-Mobile Arena in the mixed martial arts event UFC 266. See how to watch the MMA fight, preview, information, predictions, and odds.

Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega will meet at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, at UFC 266 today, September 25, 2021, at 10:00 p.m. (ET). Here, you will find everything there is to know about this exciting UFC featherweight main event including preview, information, stories, predictions, odds, and how to watch or live stream the fight in the USA..

Volkanovski’s featherweight championship defense was originally planned for March at UFC 260, but the fight was postponed due to the Australian’s positive COVID-19 test, allowing both competitors to train on The Ultimate Fighter 29.

Since Ortega returned from a two-year hiatus due to injury in October when he eliminated Chan Sung Jung in five rounds to secure a second championship chance, the 145-pound division has been dormant for some time. Finally, the action will return to the top in Volkanovski’s second defense after defeating Max Holloway in 2019.

Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega: Match Information

Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021
Time: 10:00 PM (ET)
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas

Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega: Storylines

Volkanovski will defend his championship for the second time, following his close decision victory against Max Holloway last July. He will face Ortega, who trained against him in The Ultimate Fighter. They were supposed to fight at UFC 260, however, the fight was called off when Volkanovski tested positive for COVID-19.

After nearly two years out of his loss to Max Holloway, Ortega triumphantly returned to the Octagon in October with a dominating win over Chan Sung Jung. Alex Volkanovski is undefeated in the UFC with a 9-0 record and hopes to start a path to becoming one of the best fighters to participate in the 145-pound division, while Ortega hopes to show off title material by defeating the boy who has two. wins over Max Holloway.

How To Watch Or Stream Live Free Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega in the U.S.

The 2021 UFC 266 fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega, taking place today at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, will air on ESPN + PPV in the United States.

Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega: Predictions And Odds

The odds are very much in Alexander Volkanovski’s favor. FanDuel sees the Australian boxer as the firm favorite to defend his UFC gold and has been given -178 odds. American fighter Brian Ortega, meanwhile, has a +150 chance of causing a surprise this weekend and winning the main event at UFC 266.

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