A.Volkanovski's fight against B.Ortega has been canceled after testing positive for COVID-19. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
O UFC 260, which takes place on March 27th, had an important drop. The holder of the featherweight belt (65,7kg.), Alexander Volkanovsky tested positive for COVID-19 and is out of the fight against Brian ortega for the division title. The information was released by Ultimate, during the broadcast of UFC Las Vegas 22.
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On his social media, Volkanovski says he is sad about being unable to fight, but reveals that the duel against Ortega will be rescheduled.
“I am devastated to share that I have tested positive for COVID-19. My fight is canceled and will be rescheduled. I tested negative when leaving Australia, negative before entering UFC centers, but my last test was positive. We have worked very hard to prepare for this fight and I am absolutely saddened that this has happened. We follow all policies and processes to stay free from the disease, but this time it wasn't supposed to be like this”, he wrote Alexander Volkanovsky.
With a record of 22 wins and one loss, Alexander Volkanovsky he would make his second title defense. The Australian became division champion after defeating Max Holloway in December 2019, in UFC 245. In July 2020, he successfully defended his belt, defeating the Hawaiian again.
Yes, Brian ortega, which has a record of 15 positive results and one negative, gained the chance to compete for the belt after victory over Chan sung jung - known as 'Korean zombie'. Now, he will have to wait until his opponent recovers for the fight to take place.
The 260th account event features a rematch between Stipe Miocic e Francis Ngannou as the main attraction. Furthermore, Brazilians Vincent Luque e Thomas almeida represent Brazil and face Tyron woodley e Sean O'Malleyrespectively.
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