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Alexander Volkanovsky derrotou Diego lopes No. UFC 314 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
The announcement of revenge across Alexander Volkanovsky e Diego lopes by the featherweight belt (up to 65,7 kg) in UFC 325 Less than a year after their first fight, the match caught the attention of the MMA world, mainly due to the existence of other contenders for the number one title. In this context, the champion himself publicly acknowledged the UFC's support for the Brazilian, but made it clear that the company's preference should benefit the fans of the sport.
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In a video posted on his YouTube channel, the Australian stated that Movsar Evloev e Lerone murphy They are more deserving of a title shot. Both are undefeated as professionals and occupy the first and fourth positions in the featherweight rankings, respectively.
“The UFC really wanted Lopes, but at least everyone knows they’re in for a great show. With Movsar and Lerone, they deserve more. But will they fight like Lopes would fight? I think the fans will appreciate the fight that Lopes and I are going to have,” he stated.
Alexander Volkanovsky believes Movsar Evloev and Lerone murphy are more deserving of the title shot, but says the UFC wanted to go with Diego lopes instead:
“UFC really wanted Lopes, but at least everyone knows they're in for a treat.
With Movsar and Lerone, they're more… pic.twitter.com/f0FQmBZ6gY
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 28, 2025
Diego Lopes is coming off a victory against Jean Silva.
After being beaten by Volkanovski in UFC 314Franja returned to the win column in grand style in September, by knocking out... Jean Silva With a spinning elbow strike, he became the first to defeat the Fighting Nerds star in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The compatriots had built an intense rivalry before the fight, so the result guaranteed him a place in the top 5.
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