Joe Lopez on Diego Lopes getting rematch: It's a 'popularity contest'

Volkanovski (27-4 MMA, 14-3 UFC) defeated Lopes (27-7 MMA, 6-2 UFC) by unanimous decision at UFC 314 to claim the vacant featherweight title. He faces the same opponent in his first defense on Jan. 31 in the UFC 325 headliner at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney (Paramount+).
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UFC 325 booking puts Alexander Volkanovski in rough spot, says longtime coach

Alexander Volkanovski's UFC 325 booking against Diego Lopes puts him in a "no-win situation," says renowned coach Din Thomas.

Aljamain Sterling: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 'nonsense'

Aljamain Sterling calls on fans to complain about the UFC's matchmaking for the featherweight title.
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"It's always been a bit of a popularity contest"- Alexander Volkanovski's coach supports fan criticism of booking a second fight with Diego Lopes

Alexander Volkanovski’s coach has stepped into the debate around the UFC’s choice to book an immediate rematch with Diego Lopes at UFC 325.
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