Rumored Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes in the works for UFC 312 in Sydney on February 9

[BoxerMaurits]

 

[VinceArch]

Diego Lopes all day! IF Volk wins this, he will make a rematch with Topuria a lot more interesting.

 

[markys00]

I hate to say it. I don't get the lopes hype. I thought it was a joke at first... But it seems ppl think he's legit.

He can beat volk, but no way he's the favorite here.... Right?

 

[Poirierfan]

Love it, it's a great fight and it's not a damn rematch. I was worried retarded Dana was gonnna get his way.

 

[Rorschachxx]

This is the fight to make.

 

[TerraRayzing]

Ah man, don't like another power puncher for Volk but fingers crossed he wins this one. Will raise the hype for his Ilia rematch.

 

[svmr_db]

Here's the original tweet]

 

[Bobby Boulders]

Guess that means we aren't seeing Topuria again until like late April, or May, unless the UFC tries to pressure the victor into a quick turnaround. That's a nice fight

 

[Gabe]

Let’s fucking go. Will wait to see odds before I make a pick.

 

[Poirierfan]

Let’s fucking go. Will wait to see odds before I make a pick.

I think Volk schools him for the most part. Will definitely be fun.

Edit: Nevermind, I have no idea. Lol

 

[filthybliss]

I think Volk schools him for the most part. Will definitely be fun.

Nevermind, I have no idea. Lol

I just don't want him to get finished. It crushes my heart.

 

[Poirierfan]

I just don't want him to get finished. It crushes my heart.

The first thought I had was that Volk wins. I thought for 5 minutes and now I have no idea.

 

[marvinparsons]

Love it if true. This will be a serious test for both guys and it's NOT a rematch. Personally I enjoy a #1 contender type of fight way more than a title rematch.

If Volk wins it sets up an interesting title fight rematch as he shows he's not washed and if Lopes wins he is certifiably the real deal. Assuming it's a normal kind of fight and not some weird fluke/injury or whatever.

I'd also way prefer ro see Khamzat vs. DDP. If Strickland wants a title shot go beat Brendan Allen or Robocop or whatever. No rank squatting!

 

[flowoftruth]

I wish they would stop making so many damn interim belts.

Ilia literally just fought, I like that the fighters who have them get PPV points and other benefits, but why not incentivise them in those ways without the belt.

 

[tritestill]

I hate to say it. I don't get the lopes hype. I thought it was a joke at first... But it seems ppl think he's legit.

He can beat volk, but no way he's the favorite here.... Right?

You watch his fights?

 

[tritestill]

Props to both for taking the fight

 

[Tohm]

Unless Volk is done, he will most likely demolish Lopes.

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

The first thought I had was that Volk wins. I thought for 5 minutes and now I have no idea.

I think he might get caught again. Close fight! Fun fight.

 

[sdpdude9]

I’m good with that, clears up who should be next for Topuria. If it’s Volk, it’s more intriguing with him coming off a win. If it’s Lopes, then you’ve got the surging contender.

 

[HHJ]

Huge fan of Lopes, but if Volk is 75% of what he used to be, he can still take this.