Pick principal: Alexander Volkanovski beats Diego Lopes.
Trust: 3.5/5.
Explanation: After weighing both well; the first duel showed that Volk “wins minutes” to 5R with distance management, defence of TD and adjustments between rounds. Lopes remains extremely dangerous in bursts and with submission, but from R3 tactical balance favors the champion; several reference shanks tip Volk's decision, although there is division between general media's scribed kerbs.
Suggestions: Volkanovski by Decision; Over 3.5/4.5 rounds as anchor.
Quota cut ML: Play Volk ML Yes ≥1.65; if it falls <1.55, prefer Decision. References: weighing/ceremonial and ci. [Sher ../MMAFighting/ESPN]