Alexander Volkanovsky regained the featherweight belt in UFC 314 (Photo: Instagram)
Alexander Volkanovsky He seems to have been caught off guard by the announcement of his next fight. On the night of last Thursday (27), the Ultimate confirmed that the Australian will defend the featherweight belt (up to 65,7kg) against Diego lopes in the main fight of UFC 325However, the champion expected to face other opponents.
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In a video posted on his YouTube channel, the fighter revealed that he was working with the expectation of facing names like 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.
The undefeated duo is set to face off to determine Volkanovski's next challenger.
Before the announcement of Diego lopes as the next challenger for Alexander VolkanovskyThe fans' expectations were similar to those of the champion. Movsar Evloev e Lerone murphy They emerged as the main new names to challenge for the belt, both boasting impressive undefeated records: 19 wins for Evloev and 17 for Murphy.
Despite seeing their title shot slip away, Evloev wasted no time in lamenting. The Russian quickly turned his attention to Murphy, aiming for a fight that could determine the next challenger for the featherweight title.
"Lerone murphy"I'm going to give you the opportunity to face the number one contender. Let your people know you're ready to fight me on the same card as the title fight," he wrote. Movsar Evloev published on 'X'.
Leon Murpy I will give you the opportunity to fight the number one contender. Tell your people your ready to fight me on the same card as the championship
— Movsar Evloev (@MovsarUFC) November 27, 2025
Diego Lopes faces Alexander Volkanovski in rematch
Alexander Volkanovsky (dir) in victory over Diego lopes (left) in UFC 314. Photo: Reproduction/UFC
In the first meeting between Alexander Volkanovsky e Diego lopesIn the fight held in April, the Brazilian had few opportunities to impose his game. Dominated in the stand-up fight, he ended up losing by unanimous decision, a result that made it clear to fans that El Brabo would need a few more performances before returning to a title fight.
However, the scenario changed quickly. After a masterful performance and a knockout against Jean Silva in the main fight of Night UFCin September, Diego lopes He secured his rematch in less than a year.
O UFC 325 It happens on January 31, 2026.
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