Volkanovski anticipates a quick finish against Diego Lopes and sets his sights on new rivals after UFC 325.

Alexander Volkanovsky regained the featherweight belt in UFC 314 (Photo: Instagram)

Alexander Volkanovsky already envisions a quick resolution in the reunion with Diego lopes, marked for UFC 325, on January 31st. After defeat the Brazilian by unanimous decision in UFC 314The featherweight champion granted the rematch and made it clear that he intends to leave the octagon with minimal wear and tear, opening up space for other names in the division to have future opportunities.

The Australian stated that the strategy involves avoiding damage and ensuring a quick recovery after the fight, which would allow him to remain active in the category. In this scenario, Volkanovski mentioned possible new challenges, such as Movsar Evloev ou Lerone murphy, as upcoming opponents on their radar.

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"I intend to go there without suffering any damage and have a quick recovery... then maybe we can face someone like Movsar or..." Lerone murphy.”, said Alexander Volkonovski.

Volkanovski was expecting new rivals before his rematch with Diego Lopes in the UFC.

Although I don't complain about facing it. Diego lopesFor the second consecutive time, the featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg) expected to face other opponents. In a video published on his YouTube channel, the fighter revealed that he was working with the expectation of facing names such as Lerone murphy ou Movsar Evloev In December, candidates whom he himself had publicly challenged.

We thought about Lerone murphy in December, Movsar, Lerone murphy"I thought those were the two guys, the guys I called," he said. Alexander Volkanovsky.