Volkanovski wins featherweight title defence against Lopes at UFC 325

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 1, 2026 at 09:05 AM

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Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes by unanimous decision at UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia on February 1, 2026, retaining his featherweight title. This marked Volkanovski's first title defense during his second reign as champion. While Lopes proved a challenging opponent, Volkanovski made adjustments throughout the fight, utilizing the clinch effectively. In the co-main event, Benoit Saint-Denis of France defeated Dan Hooker of New Zealand by second-round TKO. Volkanovski expressed excitement about his victory in front of his home crowd and looks forward to his next fight.

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France 30% New Zealand 30% Sydney 40% Benoit Saint-Denis 40% Dan Hooker 40% Australia 50% Ultimate Fighting Championship 60% UFC 325 ×370% Diego Lopes ×980% Alexander Volkanovski ×1190%

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alexander volkanovski 100% ufc 325 90% featherweight title 90% ufc 90% diego lopes 80% title defence 70% unanimous decision 70% mixed martial arts 60% benoit saint-denis 50% dan hooker 50%