A.Volkanovski (left) B.Ortega (right) will be the TUF 29 technicians. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The fight for the featherweight belt (up to 65,7kg) between Alexander Volkanovsky e Brian ortega It already has an estimated date for it to happen. According to the champion, Ultimate plans to organize the confrontation in the second half of this year. The information was disclosed by the Australian in an interview with the podcast 'Joe Rogan Experience'.
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“From what I've been told and I don't know if I'm going to get in trouble for saying this but I think it will be in September, at the beginning of the month. Probably in the United States,” said Volkanovski about the possible date and location of the confrontation.
The duel was initially scheduled for the UFC 260 which happened in March of this year. However, Volkanovski tested positive for Covid-19, which made the fight impossible. Due to the category leader's long recovery, Ultimate decided to hold an edition of the reality show 'The Ultimate Fighter' with the two fighters.
Leader of the group since 2019, Volkanovski will be defending his belt for the third time. The Australian has a record of 22 wins and just one loss. Already Brian ortega will have his second chance to be division champion. In 2018, the North American faced Max Holloway and was defeated in the unanimous decision of the judges. 'T-City' has a history of 15 triumphs and only one setback in professional MMA.
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