Media Alexander Volkanovski Confident He Can Beat Diego Lopes 'Everywhere'

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Alexander Volkanovski believes he can beat Diego Lopes in all aspects of their upcoming fight.

Alexander Volkanovski Confident He Can Beat Diego Lopes 'Everywhere'

Alexander Volkanovski believes he can beat Diego Lopes in all aspects of their upcoming fight.

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Lopes and Volkanovski will fight for the vacant featherweight title in the main event at UFC 314 on April 12 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. While Volkanovski acknowledges Lopes’ skill set, he believes he can hold his own against the Brazilian.

Although Lopes is known for his dangerous submission game, Volkanovski won’t hesitate to engage on the ground. According to Volkanovski, Lopes will be very uncomfortable realizing that he can’t put his opponent away even if things are going his way.

“I think I can beat Diego everywhere,” Volkanovski said in an interview with interview with fight gear brand Engage. “He is dangerous. He’s gonna be dangerous everywhere, so I need to sharpen everything. Even if I wanted to go the wrestling route, or grappling route, I think I would dominate there anyway. Everyone knows him for his jiu-jitsu, but trust me I ain’t worried if it goes there. Can he handle the fact that even when things are going his way, I ain’t quitting. I am coming back even stronger. I don’t even think he’ll get me there but even if he does, I think he’s still gonna absolutely hate being in these positions. Because he’s gonna realize, ‘I can’t stop this guy.’ I’ll show the world and him that I’m just different.”

After cleaning out almost the entire featherweight division, Volkanovski suffered two failed lightweight title bids against Islam Makhachev in 2023. Many believe Volkanovski returning too soon from his knockout loss in the rematch against Makhachev played a role in his featherweight title loss against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 last year. The Australian will now be returning to action for the first time in more than a year.

Meanwhile, Lopes has racked up five consecutive wins with three finishes since dropping a hard-fought decision against Movsar Evloev in his short-notice UFC debut.

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[rear naked ankle pick]

Just let diego win, he is exciting and volkanovski is like 56

 

[Mammothman]

In his prime yes but he is washed up and Lopes can crack, bad timing for Volk.

 

[NextGen]

If Volk still resembles anything like prime Volk, then yea. It shouldn't be too difficult.

 

[Siver!]

Maybe.

This might be a BSD vs Poirier type fight.

There's levels to this game.

But all eyes on Volk to prove he's still up there.

 

[jeskola]

Can't beat him in hair.

 

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[Kowboy On Sherdog]

 

[Feaser]

 

[Simple Southerner]

I believe in volk! But if he loses in devastating fashion he should retire simple as

 

[TempleoftheDog]

He is/was a great fighter. There is zero doubt about that. But in about 6 months he will be 37 years old. That is NOT a good thing for the smaller weight class guys.

I’m still not sure which way I’m going with this. But Lopes just turned 30, and is riding a 5 UFC fight winning streak. While Alex is 1-3 in his last 4. Getting KO the last two fights.

Definitely leaning towards Lopes, though.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

I Could Eat

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[Bobby Boulders]

Possible, but his age and recent fight history doesn't bode well against someone like Lopes, who goes in with a shield to go out on

 

[Deceasedxo]

I have no hope in Volks chin at this stage.

 

[Neck&Neck]

His best bet is gassing Lopes out

 

[World eater]

Everywhere except in the cage.
Although, tbh, I’d like to see Volk take that belt again.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Possible, but his age and recent fight history doesn't bode well against someone like Lopes, who goes in with a shield to go out on

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[Bobby Boulders]

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[WillyWarminski]

I don't know why, but I believe him yo!

 

[BJJ4Tone]

Because tonoight will be the noight that I will fall fer yaoo!!!