Overview
- Alexander Volkanovski says he wants to make a statement in his first defense of his second featherweight title reign and prove he remains a dominant champion.
- Diego Lopes told Fox Sports Australia he plans to take the belt in Sydney and predicted he will finish the fight by knockout.
- Lopes said he would accept a trilogy with Volkanovski if he wins and is also open to facing Movsar Evloev or Lerone Murphy.
- The rematch booking has drawn criticism from fans who favor unbeaten contenders Evloev and Murphy, prompting White’s response: “If you don’t like it, don’t watch it.”
- Volkanovski beat Lopes by unanimous decision to reclaim the title at UFC 314, and Lopes returned to form afterward with a win over Jean Silva.