Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes, two powerhouses, are set to face off on April 12. UFC 314 will be their first fight, as they have no prior history. Predictions for this main event have taken over the media as time passes, and Colby Covington has just made his blunt prediction.
In his bold take on the main event between Volkanovski and Lopes, Covington dismissed Volkanovski’s motivation for fighting. The “King of Miami” claimed that the featherweight champion is primarily chasing paychecks from UFC president Dana White.
Colby Covington Backs Diego Lopes Over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski has been struggling recently, with two knockout losses in a row. On the other hand, his Brazilian opponent, Diego Lopes, is on a five-fight win streak. This makes Lopes an easy pick for Colby Covington.
Covington made it clear in his usual bold and loud style—he’s rooting for Lopes. “I’m going against the douchebag. I’m going to fade the douchebag Volkanovski,” he said. “ I’m going to fade the douchebag Volkanovski. I’m gonna go with that emo looking haircut dude, Diego Lopes all the way to the inner circle.”
Covington also questioned Volkanovski’s reasons for returning to the Octagon. He believes the former featherweight champion is more focused on money than competition.
The 37-year-old added, “I think he’s younger, he’s hungrier and he’s not just fighting for a paycheck like I think Volkanovski is doing. So, the king of Miami is making his regards to Diego Lopes. I think he’s going to get this done.”
Meanwhile, seasoned UFC featherweight fighter Josh Emmett, who holds a record of 19-4, is placing his bet on Alexander Volkanovski.
Josh Emmett Believes in Alexander Volkanovski’s Comeback at UFC 314
Josh Emmett, one of the toughest fighters in the UFC featherweight division, is standing behind Alexander Volkanovski as he prepares for his big fight at UFC 314. While others like Colby Covington have thrown shade at Volkanovski, Emmett chose a more respectful approach. He kept his focus on the fight, not the drama.
Emmett praised Volkanovski’s experience and past victories, calling him a hard man to beat. He said if the fight goes all five rounds, Volkanovski has a better chance of winning. Still, Emmett didn’t count out Diego Lopes. He warned that Lopes is very dangerous in the early rounds and could pull off a surprise if he lands a big punch.
Even with the risks, Emmett believes Volkanovski has what it takes to come out on top. But he also admitted—it won’t be easy. All eyes are now on UFC 314, and fans can’t wait to see how this exciting matchup unfolds.
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