Alexander Volkanovski minimizes Brian Ortega's chances at UFC 260: 'It will be a reality check'

A.Volkanovski will face B.Ortega in the UFC 260 : Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @alexvolkanovski

Ready to face Brian ortega No. UFC 260, Alexander Volkanovsky showed confidence in remaining featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg). The owner of the belt recognized that 'T-City' is a dangerous opponent, however, he stated that he is a level above the other opponents in the category and promised to show this difference. The statement was given to 'Submission Radio'.

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“If you expect (Brian) Ortega to do what he did against 'Korean zombie', you will have a reality check. Anyone who knows the game knows that this is not how the fight will play out. That doesn't mean he's not dangerous, but I don't believe he'll be able to do whatever he wants with me in the octagon. I can guarantee that. He's tough, resilient, but no one can keep up with the level I'm at now. I think I'm going to break him in the opening rounds to get the knockout or the submission”, declared the Australian.

The last fight of Brian ortega, was in October 2020, when he defeated 'Korean zombie'. Before that, he suffered his first career setback to then-division champion, Max Holloway. The 30-year-old fighter currently occupies second place in the ranking of the category.

With a record of 22 wins and one loss, Alexander Volkanovsky, became featherweight leader when he won Max Holloway in December 2019, in UFC 245. In July 2020, 'The great' successfully defended his belt, defeating the Hawaiian again.