Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is ready to return and defend his title as he’s expected to clash with Brian Ortega in a five-round battle at the upcoming UFC 260 event on March 27.
Multiple sources close to the situation confirmed the news to MMA Fighting on Saturday. ESPN initially reported the contest.
For Volkanovski, the fight against Ortega will represent his opportunity to move beyond former champion Max Holloway after they met in consecutive bouts in 2019 and 2020. Volkanovski ultimately won both fights and now he looks to defend his title for a second time when he returns in March.