Diego Lopes promises a different fight against Volkanovski at UFC 325: 'I'm going to surprise everyone'

Diego lopes Celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/diegolopesmma

Diego lopes He's a different man now. The Brazilian, who represents Mexico in the UFC, stated that he is more confident going into the rematch against Alexander Volkanovsky At UFC 325, on January 31st in Sydney, Australia, the fighter made it clear that he will surprise those watching the fight against the Australian.

In an interview with the 'Paramount UFC' channel, the current second-ranked featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) fighter explained that he knows what he needs to do to beat the Australian in the title fight. Lopes knows the fight will be difficult, but guaranteed he will surprise everyone.

"This is a difficult fight for me. I know that Volk (Alexander Volkanovsky"He has a lot of experience, a guy used to five-round fights, but now I'm a different man. I know what I need to do to win this fight. I'm very confident in myself and my team. I'm going to surprise everyone this Saturday, January 31st," he said. Diego lopes in the interview.

"I'm a different guy. I know what I need to do to win this fight… I'm surprising everyone on January 31st."@Diegolopesmma makes his case to @Shak_Fu on why he deserved another title shot and explains what he needs to change to beat Volk in the rematch. #UFC325 pic.twitter.com/hqZdxqbpF2

— Paramount UFC (@paramountufc) January 26, 2026

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Watch the full interview with Diego Lopes.

https://youtu.be/OBp7BysDlMk?si=_1Kdi3Xjd-rPOqb_

On the 31th of January, Diego lopes He will have the opportunity to become featherweight champion if he wins. Alexander Volkanovsky, who is fighting at home. Check out the fight schedule below. UFC 325 (subject to change).

UFC 325 fight schedule

MAIN CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg.): Alexander Volkanovsky x Diego lopes – Fight for the belt

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Dan Hooker x Benoit Saint-Denis

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Raphael Fiziev x Mauricio Ruffy

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg.): Tai tuivasa x Tallison Teixeira

PRELIMINARY CARD

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Quillan Salkilld x Jamie Mullarkey

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Junior Tafa x Billy Elekana

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Cam Rowston x Cody Brundage

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jacob Malkoun x Torrez Finney

Welterweight (up to 77 kg.): Jonathan Micallef x Oban Elliott

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Kaan Ofli x Yi Zha