Ortega says he won't consider himself champion if he beats Volkanovski at UFC 260 and explains

B. Ortega in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

In the face of any fighter's dream, Brian ortega is not completely satisfied with the fight for the featherweight belt (up to 65,7kg.) in UFC 260. Challenger of Alexander Volkanovsky, the North American surprised by stating that he will not consider himself champion if he beats the Australian on the 27th. In an interview with 'ESPN', the athlete explained the situation.

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“I won't feel 100% champion if I don't have the rematch (against Max Hollowa). This guy has this win on his record. He gave me my first defeat, something you can never take away from him. So now is the time to do things right,” said Brian.

When he shared the Octagon with Holloway, Ortega had his first fight for a UFC belt. On that occasion, the featherweights starred in UFC 231. While Max boasted the title and fame for having run over José Aldo – considered, by many, the best athlete in the group's history – twice, the North American arrived at the challenge with an undefeated record in 15 appearances.

In the fight, there was no balance. With sharp boxing, Holloway controlled the actions and didn't give his opponent a chance. In the fourth round, the outcome. The Hawaiian won the knockout and remained at the top of the category.

If he overcomes Volkanovski, it seems that Brian is more than willing to give Max an opportunity to regain the belt. The North American's fans, then, are that history doesn't repeat itself.