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

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

As he prepares to measure strength with Diego lopes in the main fight of UFC 314, Alexander Volkanovsky has chosen interesting – and dangerous – ways to relax. In a video published on social media this Thursday (27), the former featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg) took advantage of a gap in his training routine to enjoy a beach and dive with sharks.

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In the video, published on Instagram personal of the former champion, the fighter jokes when describing the trip 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 Volkanovsky in victory in UFC 290. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

At 36, Alexander Volkanovsky will have a difficult mission ahead. Diego lopes will be on the other side of the octagon on April 12, and the winner will win the featherweight belt (up to 65,7), vacant since Ilia Topuria left the division to move up in weight.

The Australian is not going through a good moment. Away from MMA for over a year, Volka was knocked out twice in a row, by Ilia Topuria e Islam makhachev. Now, if you win, you equal José Aldo as the second featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) to win the belt twice.