Critics have criticized the upcoming match between Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes.
On November 27, Dana White made Volkanovski’s next featherweight title defense official for the main event of UFC 325 on January 31.
‘The Great’ will be bringing the 145-pound gold back to Australia for the UFC’s first numbered event of the Paramount+ era.
After the fight had been rumored for some time, fans were critical of the promotion’s decision to book a fight that many didn’t feel like was the right move for both men.
The challenger’s manager has now provided more context as to how and why this fight came together.
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Diego Lopes defeated Alexander Volkanovski during their first encounter. Can he repeat it at UFC 325?
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Diego Lopes’ manager names factors that earned him a rematch with Alexander Volkanovski
Diego Lopes answered questions about whether he was entitled to a title rematch against Alexander Volkanovski shortly after the announcement.
Lopes admitted that, while he held this view about the situation, he had made the case in the past for Lerone Murph to be the next contender. “feels bad”For MovsarEvloev.
Many people believe that any of the undefeated candidates are more worthy than Lopes who was defeated by Volkanovski in their fight for the vacant title earlier this year.
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