After Alexander Volkanovski’s dominant unanimous decision win over Diego Lopes at UFC 314 in April, the UFC announced an immediate rematch for the January 31 headliner at UFC 325 in Sydney. The former UFC champion’s problem isn’t with the matchup itself, it’s with the fact that Lerone Murphy, the undefeated #4 ranked featherweight who’s been tearing through the division, got left on the sidelines.u200b
Why Does Diego Lopes Get Another Title Shot While Lerone Murphy Waits?
u200bDemetrious Johnson has become increasingly vocal about how the UFC hands out title shots, and his latest critique cuts to the heart of what’s been bothering hardcore fans about the featherweight division.