Coach Conversation | Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes

Xtreme Couture’s Eric Nicksick Shares His Thoughts On Saturday’s UFC 314 Clash For The Vacant Featherweight Title

By E. Spencer Kyte • Apr. 8, 2025

Championship fights are layered battles, with the competitors stepping into the Octagon operating at the highest level in their respective weight classes. Breaking down how these pivotal contests could possibly play out is a challenging venture, which is why UFC staff writer E. Spencer Kyte has taken to enlisting the help of some of the sharpest minds in the sport to help dissect these critical contests.

Ahead of this weekend’s battle for the vacant featherweight title between former champ Alexander Volkanovski and Brazilian standout Diego Lopes,…