Alexander Volkanovski recently reflected on lessons from his loss to Islam Makhachev. Speaking ahead of his featherweight title rematch against Diego Lopes at UFC 325 in Sydney, Volkanovski explained that managing emotion became important during his fight with the former UFC lightweight champion. AdVolkanovski felt momentum swing multiple times against Makhachev at UFC 284, particularly late in the contest when the crowd sensed a shift. In someone like Diego Lopes’ case, he is dangerous. Speaking ahead of his UFC 325 rematch with Diego Lopes, the champion said challenges motivate him, regardless of division.