UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski understands why many were surprised when the UFC announced that he would defend his title in a rematch with Diego Lopes at UFC 325 including the champion himself.
With undefeated contenders Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy both vying for their long-awaited shot at the belt, Lopes receiving the nod raised questions about the featherweight division’s pecking order. Speaking to Sporting News Australia, Volkanovski explained how the situation unfolded, why Evloev missed his moment, and why the champ still plans to give the division’s top contenders their due.
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"It literally just happened, it wasn’t planned.