A.Volkanovski must defend the featherweight belt (up to 65,7kg) against B.Ortega Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Montage
UFC featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg), Alexander Volkanovsky he already knows who he should face in his next title defense. The Australian can face the North American Brian ortega, in February 2021. The information was disclosed by Dana White, president of the company, in an interview with the British channel BT Sports.
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Despite announcing that the fight between Volkanovski x Ortega should take place in February, the boss has not yet revealed in which attraction the fight for the title could take place. In the month of February, the only card with pay-per-view sales planned will be the UFC 258, day 13, where Kamaru Usman should put the welterweight belt on the line against the Brazilian GIlbert Durinho. In addition to UFC 258, Ultimate plans three more shows in the 'Fight Night' series for February.
“Probably (about a possible fight in February). This is a fun duel too. I love this fight.”, said the agent.
Alexandre Volkanovski has a record of 22 wins and only one loss in MMA, 19 wins in a row. In July 2020, he defended his featherweight belt against Max Holloway, UFC 251, in the judges' split decision.
Yes, Brian ortega has a record of 15 victories and one defeat. In the previous confrontation, he beat the South Korean Chan sung jung at UFC Ilha da Luta 6, which took place in October 2020, in a unanimous decision by the judges. Before the confrontation, Dana White had confirmed that the winner of the duel would face the Australian for the category belt.
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