Alexander Volkanovski has a query that asks after Noche UFC.
Diego Lopez glowed when the lights have been brilliant, and the group inside San Antonio’s Frost Financial institution Heart was firmly behind him. Standing throughout the octagon from the Mexican star was Jean Silva. He has not misplaced the struggle since 2018.
It gave the impression to be swaying in Silver’s method in spherical two after the dominant opening body, the place the ropes descended their elbows on the mount. The rope stays affected person and landed a counterspinback elbow on Silva. A number of follow-up punches sealed off the ropes contract.
Volkanovski is effectively versed in Lopez as the 2 fought on the UFC Featherweight Championship in April. In a video posted to his YouTube channel, “The Nice” admitted that he had acknowledged Lopez’s dominant battle.
“Wild 2 rounds,” Volkanovski mentioned. “I did not assume Diego would look that dominant quickly. I knew Diego’s chin would most likely maintain on, however Jean Silva landed closely after which he would possibly get drained afterwards, and Diego would possibly come within the spherical or one thing like that later.
Volkanovski praised the ropes for getting the job achieved, however he feels he was averted from the injury he suffered within the second stanza.
“It felt like Diego may have pulled himself out of hazard somewhat extra,” Volkanovsky mentioned.
Questions on Alexander Volkanovski in Noche UFC Fallout
Volkanovski defeated Lopes within the aforementioned April conflict, making his second UFC featherweight title. “Nice” mentioned he nonetheless did not know who his subsequent opponent can be.
“I feel the UFC was ready to see what would occur in Jansilva and Diego,” Volkanovsky mentioned. “I do know Lerown Murphy is clearly one of many guys popping out of an enormous KO with (Aaron) Pico.
Volkanovski requested some fairly attention-grabbing questions as Noche UFC is within the e book.
“Will Diego have a rematch?”