Alexander Volkanovski has overtly admitted that he feels different fighters are “extra deserving” of a title struggle at UFC 325 when in comparison with Diego Lopez.
Volkanovski (27-4 MMA) will look to defend his featherweight title in a rematch with Lopez (27-7 MMA) on the headliner of UFC 325 on February 1 in Sydney, Australia. The 2 first clashed at UFC 314 in April of this 12 months, with ‘The Nice’ finally reclaiming the then-vacant featherweight belt with a unanimous choice victory.
Many followers and fellow fighters had been shocked by the reserving, as harmful contenders Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev appeared to earn a brand new problem for the Australian and an opportunity to compete for the belt.
Though Lopez wasn’t Volk’s first opponent to start his second title reign, the UFC clearly favored Lopez having a rematch with the 30-year-old title contender.
“Actually, I needed to struggle a bit of earlier.” Volkanovski mentioned on his YouTube channel (h/t MMAJunkie). “We thought it was going to be December. We thought Lerone Murphy, December, after which I believe the UFC was ready for Gian Silva and Lopez. Then they mentioned Lopez. And clearly we’re like, ‘We simply fought that man. Is there a greater match or not?'” All people is aware of I am going to struggle anyone. ”
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Though a rematch with Lopez wasn’t his first alternative, Alexander Volkanovski is assured he’ll give struggle followers one other thrilling bout at UFC 325.
“The UFC actually needed Lopez, however at the least everybody is aware of they’re giving Lopez a deal with.” Volkanovski added. “It should be a really thrilling struggle. Within the case of Mofusar and Lerone, they’re extra helpful, however will they carry the struggle in addition to Lopez? I believe the followers will admire a struggle between me and Lopez.”
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