Volkanovski opens up about his career ahead of facing Diego Lopes UFC 314: 'biggest fight of my life'

Alexander Volkanovsky e Diego lopes in front of the UFC 314. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC

About to be put on the line, the UFC featherweight belt (up to 65,7 kg) is raising questions in the MMA world. The fight between Alexander Volkanovsky e Diego lopes in the main event of UFC 314, this Saturday (12), in Miami, raises analyses on both sides. Is the Brazilian ready? Does the veteran still have gas? At least there is no lack of confidence on both sides.

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Volka has lost three of his last four fights. He is coming off two losses in the UFC. He was knocked out by Islam makhachev No. UFC 294 and then suffered another knockout to Ilia Topuria. During the press conference this Wednesday (9), the Australian spoke about his recovery to compete for the category title.

“I’ve never been in this situation before. I’ve never come off such a big comeback. I’ve never come off two losses. So it’s definitely the biggest fight of my career. Everyone’s going to say, ‘Oh yeah, you’ve done enough.’ But I haven’t. I can do so much more, and it starts this weekend,” Volkanovski said. 

At 36 years old, Volkanovski is close to completing 10 years in the UFC. In 16 appearances in the octagon, the fighter has only been surpassed by Islam makhachev e Ilia Topuria. Against the Russian, the fighter appeared in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), both being called up at the last minute for the fight.