Volkanovski faces Lopes in rematch
Alexander Volkanovski is scheduled to defend the featherweight title against Diego Lopes at UFC 325 in Sydney this Saturday, reportedly marking his first title defense in roughly two years.
The two previously fought about nine months ago when Volkanovski captured the vacant belt, and the promotion quickly booked a return meeting.
A win would reportedly move Volkanovski closer to the promotionโs record for successful defenses and further improve his rรฉsumรฉ at 145 pounds.
MMA Fighting assembled a virtual roundtable this week to debate how the outcome could shape Volkโs legacy and which fighters might step up afterward.
Panelists reportedly mentioned names like Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev as possible contenders and highlighted several lightweights on the UFC 325 card who could rise with big performances.
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