Overview
- Alexander Volkanovski will defend his featherweight title against Diego Lopes in a rematch headlining UFC 325 on January 31 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney.
- Volkanovski said he has no plans to retire after UFC 325 and hopes for a quick turnaround if he emerges with little damage.
- He vowed to make the rematch look straightforward, aiming to avoid the back-and-forth damage of their first meeting and to deliver a clear statement.
- Volkanovski acknowledged Movsar Evloev as a deserving contender, noted Evloev’s withdrawal from a planned bout, and urged both Evloev and Lerone Murphy to stay active rather than wait for a title shot.
- Looking ahead, he named undefeated contenders Evloev and Murphy as likely targets for his next defense and reiterated longer-term interest in pursuing a second UFC title.