A. Volkanovski (photo) performing for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @alexvolkanovski
After testing positive for Covid-19 and having his duel against Brian ortega postponed, only the Alexander Volkanovsky the lamentation. In your 'Instagram', the featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg) confessed to being disappointed with the situation. The Australian admitted that he was surprised by the positive test result, as he respected all safety measures and had no problems in his preparation.
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“I am so devastated to share that I have tested positive for Covid-19. My fight has been canceled and will be rescheduled. I tested negative when I left Australia, then tested negative when I arrived in the US, but my last test was positive. We worked so hard preparing for this fight and I am absolutely disappointed that this happened”, said Volkanovski.
The featherweight leader stated that he followed all safety and coronavirus-fighting protocols. Alex also thanked him for the messages received from fans and all the support given to him by Americans.
“We followed all policies and processes to stay free (of the virus), but it wasn’t meant to be this time. Thank you to everyone here in the United States for your support since my arrival and to everyone around the world for your positive messages. To my fans, I'm sure I'll come back stronger than ever,” he concluded.The great'.
Current featherweight champion, Volkanovski has a record of 22 wins and one loss. Still undefeated in Ultimate, the Australian has already beaten big names in the history of the division, such as, Chad Mendes, José Aldo e Max Holloway. The owner of the belt has already made himself available to the organization to reschedule the duel against Brian ortega.
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