Before facing Diego Lopes at UFC 314, Alexander Volkanovski swims with sharks in Australia

A. Volkanovski appears at UFC 314. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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While preparing to face Diego Lopes in the main event of UFC 314 , Alexander Volkanovski has chosen interesting – and dangerous – ways to relax. In a video posted on social media this Thursday (27), the former featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg) took advantage of a break in his training routine to enjoy a beach and dive with sharks.

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In the video, posted on the former champion's personal Instagram , the fighter jokes while describing the outing and comparing the sharks to local surfers.

“Close encounters today with some locals,” the post’s description reads.

Alexander Volkanovsky swimming with sharks #UFC
@alexvolkanovski pic.twitter.com/6wKba9Z5OB

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) March 27, 2025

Volkanovski wants to be UFC champion for the second time

Alexander Volkanovski in victory at UFC 290. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

At 36 years old, Alexander Volkanovski will have a difficult mission ahead of him. Diego Lopes will be on the other side of the octagon on April 12th, and the winner will claim the featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg), vacant since Ilia Topuria left the division to move up in weight.

The Australian is not having a good time. Away from MMA for over a year, Volka was knocked out twice in a row, by Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev . Now, if he wins, he will equal José Aldo as the second featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) to win the belt twice.

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