Many were taken aback by the next test that Alexander Volkanovski will contend with in the UFC’s octagon, including the featherweight champion’s coach. During an interview with Submission Radio, Joe Lopez touched on his feelings related to his charge running it back in a sequel clash with Diego Lopes.
When reacting to the news of the Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 featherweight title clash set for UFC 325 in January, Lopez said,
“It was a bit of a shock like to anybody, because no disrespect to Diego – I think he’s a great fighter – but we just beat him.