Alexander Volkanovski supposedly does everything better than Diego Lopes, except for one thing, which could prove to be his undoing at UFC 314.
Later tonight, the icon will roll the dice inside the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, USA, in what’s potentially his last opportunity to become world champion again.
Throughout his career, the icon has given the fans so many incredible moments. Volkanovski once survived the tightest of Brian Ortega guillotines, and his showdowns with Max Holloway are the stuff of legend.
But with his prime potentially behind him, the Aussie knows he has a massive task ahead.
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Brendan Schaub is terrified for Alexander Volkanovski in Diego Lopes fight
Brendan Schaub believes that Alexander Volkanovski is a significantly more skilled operator than Diego Lopes.
However, while he’s convinced ‘The Great’ would cruise to victory in his heyday, he’s fearful that the Australian may have declined enough to open the door for the Brazilian to claim the title.
In a video uploaded to his YouTube channel, the former MMA star said: “Volkanovski does everything better than Diego Lopes, besides explosive unorthodox movement. Diego Lopes is younger, more explosive, better finishing power than Volkanovski. But that’s the only advantage he has over Volkanovski.
“When it comes to skill, striking, grappling, wrestling, cardio, IQ, experience, Volkanovski destroys him at everything.
“But, Volkanovski is 36 years old. There’s never been a guy over 35 to do what Volkanovski is attempting. If Alex were a little bit younger, I’d pick him all day. I’m rooting for Alex, I want him to win, but it’s never been done before.”
Alexander Volkanovski makes shock prediction for Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria
Whether Volkanovski wins the title tonight or not, he’s only getting the opportunity because his old rival, Ilia Topuria, made the decision to move up to lightweight.
Ironically, ‘El Matador’ is looking likely to go head-to-head with another of the Aussie’s previous opponents, Islam Makhachev.
Having shared the cage with both men, the former 145-pound King is in the perfect position to analyse the potential bout.
Now, Volkanovski has made a shocking prediction for Makhachev vs Topuria.
