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Featherweight champion Max Holloway withdrew Wednesday from his title defense against Brian Ortega that was scheduled for UFC 226 on Saturday with concussion-like symptoms. LAS VEGAS — Featherweight champion Max Holloway was forced Wednesday to pull out of his planned title defense against unbeaten challenger Brian Ortega on Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 226 at T-Mobile Arena with concussion-like symptoms. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani broke the news, only hours after Holloway participated in a public workout at the MGM Grand.