Alexander Volkanovski defeated Brian Ortega at UFC 266. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the battle.
In a thrilling UFC 266 PPV main event, Alexander Volkanovksi defended the featherweight belt a second time against a dangerous Brian Ortega. Although the champion was always one step ahead in the striking, ‘T City’ almost caught the ‘Great’ on the ground a couple of times. However, after five rounds, the belt remained in Australia. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the battle.
I’d kick this volovski head off like it was a rugby ball I was kicking. 5’4! And full of muscle! Hahahahaha little fart he is. Not even a little fart. A shart haahahahaj jackass .
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 26, 2021
Leaning towards Ortega but volkanawski is a strange puzzle. He’s good at everything yet he gets credit for nothin. I can’t tell you why
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) September 26, 2021
1-0 Volk … he seems to have the speed advantage #UFC266
— Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) September 26, 2021
That was some championship shit from Volkanawski
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) September 26, 2021
Man! That was an impressive recovery for @alexvolkanovski
— Randa Markos (@randamma) September 26, 2021
Wooooooooooooooow
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) September 26, 2021
WOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!! #UFC266
— Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) September 26, 2021
Volk beating him in his best positions. Breaking him.
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) September 26, 2021
A lot aren’t built for a war like this #UFC266
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) September 26, 2021
— Josh Emmett (@JoshEmmettUFC) September 26, 2021
I think Ortega just pissed off the Champ. HOLY SHIT!!! #UFC266
— Daniel Pineda (@DanielPitPineda) September 26, 2021
I’m losing my mind! Modern day Gladiators. #UFC266
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) September 26, 2021
Oiiiii volkanovski is the baddest MF out there #UFC266
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) September 26, 2021
What a fight! #UFC266 Volkanovski is taking over
— Martin Kampmann (@MartinKampmann) September 26, 2021
When underdogs almost win people go crazy. The people love to see it but the champ is ferocious. Great fight.
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) September 26, 2021
Ortega is one tough dude . That was a war & a lot of damage taken . Rest up warrior ! #UFC266
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) September 26, 2021
He might not be leaving with the belt but Ortega showed a champions heart tonight. Congratulations to both guys on a great fight!
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) September 26, 2021
What a fight !! Congrats to the terminator @alexvolkanovski #UFC266 what a performance!!!
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) September 26, 2021
What a fight. Volk looked so sharp. Amazing survival of those subs. Man Ortega is tough as they come but don’t like seeing that much damage taken
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) September 26, 2021
Great performance by the champ @alexvolkanovski
— Petr “No Mercy” Yan (@PetrYanUFC) September 26, 2021
Beautiful fight! Ortega came on strong in that last round but Volkanovski’s pace and activity was great tonight! #UFC266
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) September 26, 2021
That was a great fight!!!! #UFC266
— Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) September 26, 2021
Great featherweight fight!!! #UFC266
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) September 26, 2021
Beautiful performance from @ChrisDaukausMMA #UFC266
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) September 26, 2021
Not a bad fight. Congrats shartsy
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 26, 2021
Who’s the God dam champ!!!! @alexvolkanovski @ufc #ufc266
— QuakeRiddell (@bradquakeriddel) September 26, 2021
What a fight! Display of heart and skill!! Congrats @alexvolkanovski
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) September 26, 2021