Alexander Volkanovski vows to make featherweight division active again after UFC 314

UFC superstar Alexander Volkanovski promises to be super active as a champion if he wins the belt at UFC 314.

Alexander Volkanovski vows to make featherweight division active again after UFC 314

Alexander Volkanovski wants to be remembered for his unmatched activity as a champion (via Imago)

Alexander Volkanovski has the opportunity to get back his featherweight title at UFC 314. After Ilia Topuria‘s exit from the division, Volkanovski has now the opportunity to rule the division once again. Ahead of the fight, the former champion has already given a hint of what his title reign will look like in the future. 

Volkanovski lost his title to Topuria last year, but was already considered a featherweight legend. However, the Aussie fighter is confident about taking his belt back in his scheduled fight against Diego Lopes. In a recent interview, the ‘Great’ expressed his intentions to stay as active as possible after becoming a two-time champion. 

I wanna be active…When I get [the belt] back. When we doing the next one…Movsar, you ready? Let’s go. Couple of months after or whatever.

Alexander Volkanovski via The Ariel Helwani Show 
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Movsar Evloev is one of the top contenders for the belt and some thought he deserved the shot more than Lopes. Nevertheless, Volkanovski has always been known for being extremely active and never shying away from new challenges. During his last tenure as the featherweight champion, he was fighting on a consistent basis.

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His tendency to take minimal time between fights led to back-to-back losses against Islam Makhachev and Topuria. He has openly discussed struggling with mental health issues when not in training camp. This has made it intriguing to see how he will handle his second championship reign. However, before that, he must first get past Diego Lopes.

Alexander Volkanovski talks about his upcoming title challenge 

Alexander Volkanovski cemented his legacy as one of the greatest featherweights in MMA history. He dominated his opponents with fight IQ and relentless pace. He defeated legends like Max Holloway and Jose Aldo, showcased incredible resilience, and tested himself at lightweight, proving his warrior spirit and pound-for-pound greatness.

Alexander Volkanovski will fight Diego Lopes at UFC 314
Alexander Volkanovski will fight Diego Lopes at UFC 314 (via Imago)

Volk was also close to becoming a UFC double champion after a competitive fight with Islam Makhachev at UFC. Going forward, he is confident about his victory against Diego Lopes. In a recent interview, the fighter shared his views on the fight.

I’m always training hard. A bit of gameplan change he’s a dangerous opponent but I’m quietly confident. I’m happy with my preparation. 

Alexander Volkanovski via TODAY 
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Lopes is one of the biggest featherweight prospects with the ability to finish his opponents. The fighter is currently on a five-fight win streak and is motivated to become a champion. It would be interesting to see how the much-anticipated title fight turns out at UFC 314.

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