After a two-fight stint versus Max Holloway in which initially won and after that protected the UFC’s featherweight championship, Alex Volkanovski’s next title defence against Brian Ortega will have to wait a while after the Australian champ verified over the course of the weekend that a Covid diagnosis has actually put the battle on the rack for now.
Referencing the incident on social media, Volkanovksi wrote that he was “ravaged” by the turn of events and discussed that he was as shocked as any person to check positive for the virus, considered that he had offered 2 unfavorable tests quickly ahead of time.
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) March 21, 2021
” So devastated to share that I’ve tested positive and my battle is off and will be rescheduled,” Volkanovski wrote.
” We followed every policy and process to stay Covid-free however it wasn’t meant to be this time. Thanks to everyone here in the States for your support because arriving and to everyone back house and worldwide for your favorable messages.”
His opponent Ortega, who was set to challenge for the world title for a 2nd time after losing to Holloway numerous years ago, noted Volkanovski’s post online and wished the champ a quick healing in a video post on Instagram.
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