Overview

• Alexander Volkanovski reclaimed the featherweight title by unanimous decision over Diego Lopes at UFC 314 and has yet to make his first defense.
• Diego Lopes returned with a second-round TKO of Jean Silva and called for another shot at the belt.
• Michael Chiesa says Volkanovski should prioritize fresh matchups and argues Lerone Murphy has earned the next title opportunity.
• Chiesa views a Lopes rematch as the most dangerous option for Volkanovski, citing their first fight and Lopes’ recent work at Oklahoma State wrestling.
• Lerone Murphy publicly pushed for his title shot and dismissed talk of a Lopes rematch changing the result against Volkanovski.