Overview
- The featherweight title rematch takes place Jan. 31 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney and streams on Paramount+.
- Volkanovski defeated Lopes by unanimous decision at UFC 314 in April 2025 to reclaim the belt.
- Lopes says he built a private gym for an uninterrupted camp and reports he has "fixed many things" since their first fight.
- He admits he chased a one-punch knockout and never attempted a takedown in April, credits Volkanovski’s game plan and corner, and now targets a finish by KO or submission.
- Volkanovski has added striker Mauricio Ruffy to his preparation, as the booking continues to draw criticism for bypassing other contenders.