Alexander Volkanovski ‘didn’t expect to get hit this much’ by Diego Lopes, still wants quick turnaround after UFC 314

Alexander Volkanovski was one of the most active champions in the UFC back when he reigned as featherweight king, defending his throne four times in a span of two years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that he’s back at the top, beating Diego Lopes for the vacant title at UFC 314 on April 12, he plans on replicating that.

Volkanovski was doubted by some given his age and the fact he’s lost back-to-back by knockout, falling in front of Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria...