UFC Confirms Judges and Referees for UFC 266

UFC 266 is finally upon us this weekend with some great fights in store for the fans. Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is set to defend his title against Brian Ortega in the main event of the card. Valentina Shevchenko and Lauren Murphy will engage in a co-main event with the women’s flyweight strap on the line.

And then there’s perhaps the most anticipated fight of the card with Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler have 5-rounds scheduled between them. Fans are stoked to see the elder Diaz brother finally making his way into the UFC Octagon. Also, a heavyweight clash between Curtis Blaydes and Jairzinho Rozenstruik and another women’s flyweight showdown between Jessica Andrade and Cynthia Calvillo will conclude the main card.

The prelims will also see some big names clash as Marlon Moraes and Merab Dvalishvili look to propel in the bantamweight division. Lightweights Dan Hooker and Nasrat Haqparast are set to throw down as well. There are a few more intriguing fights in store for the fans in a stacked card. Ahead of the mega event, the UFC has announced the panel of officials for the pay-per-view.

Who are the judges and referees for UFC 266?

The UFC 266 card will go down at the famous T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Mike Bell, Sal D’Amato, and Junichiro Kamiho are the three judges who will be present on the Octagon side for scoring the fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega in the main event. The veteran Herb Dean is set to be the referee of the contest.

For the co-main event, which will have the women’s flyweight title on the line, Keith Peterson will be in charge. Eric Colon, Chris Lee, and Dave Hagen will beth hudges present Octagon side.

Also, payments for the officials of the event have also been revealed. The refereed who will officiate the title bouts are set to pocket $2,500. The judges will take home $2,000 each.

The pay-per-view card is full of interesting fights starting from the early prelims right to the main event. How the fights eventually play out, remains to be seen.

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