When is Alexander Volkanovski fighting Diego Lopes in Sydney?

Alexander Volkanovski is scheduled to fight Diego Lopes in Sydney on Sunday, marking his return to home soil after eight years.

What strategy will Alexander Volkanovski use against Diego Lopes?

Volkanovski plans to use a more aggressive, 'bulldozing' strategy against Lopes, aiming to overwhelm him and dominate the fight.

Is Alexander Volkanovski fighting for a title in Sydney?

While the article doesn't explicitly state it's for a title fight, it refers to it as a 'long-awaited title fight' and a chance for Volkanovski to win the belt in Sydney.

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Volkanovski Faces Lopes Again in Sydney

28 Jan

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Summary

Alexander Volkanovski fights Diego Lopes in Sydney
This is Volkanovski's first fight in Sydney in eight years
Volkanovski aims for a dominant performance against Lopes

Alexander Volkanovski is scheduled to face Diego Lopes in Sydney on Sunday, marking his highly anticipated return to home soil for the first time in eight years. The last time Volkanovski fought in Sydney was at UFC Fight Night 121 in November 2017. That event was plagued by numerous withdrawals and issues, including a charge of common assault against Fabricio Werdum.

Volkanovski, now 37 years old, acknowledges the pressure and the perception that he might be on 'borrowed time' in the Octagon. However, he expresses a desire for this heightened pressure, stating he still feels superior to his opponents. He intends to approach the fight with a more aggressive, 'bulldozing' strategy.

Reflecting on his previous bout against Lopes in Miami, Volkanovski feels he can replicate and even improve upon that performance. He believes Lopes will not significantly alter his fighting style, which Volkanovski sees as advantageous to his own plans for a dominant victory. He plans to overwhelm Lopes, leaving no room for error.