UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski x Diego Lopes – Results

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Following the success of the first event of the 2026 seasonThe Ultimate returns next weekend (31) with another great night of fights. UFC 325 It takes place at Qudos Bank Arena in Australia and marks the second title fight of the year. In the main event, Alexander Volkanovsky puts his featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg) on ​​the line against the Brazilian. Diego lopes, in a duel that promises strong emotions.

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A local idol and one of the most dominant champions in the category's recent history, Volkanovski attempts to reaffirm his hegemony after years at the top of the division. On the other side, Diego lopes He's experiencing the best moment of his UFC career. With aggressive performances and impressive victories, the Brazilian, who represents Mexico in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has earned his place as a legitimate contender and now has the chance to win the title in hostile territory.

The main card also features important matchups in traditional divisions. In the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), Dan Hooker faces Benoit Saint-Denis In a duel that could define the future of both in the race for the top of one of the most competitive categories in MMA. Following that, Raphael Fiziev measures forces with the Brazilian Mauricio Ruffy, in a fight that promises an intense pace and open exchanges from beginning to end..

Representing the host country, Tai tuivasa returns to the octagon to face Tallison TeixeiraIn a heavyweight bout (up to 120,2 kg), Tuivasa, known for his aggressive style, seeks to recover in the division against a Brazilian who is trying to take advantage of the opportunity to establish himself in the rankings. Closing the main card... Quillan Salkilld faces Jamie Mullarkey in another lightweight division matchup.

Brazil in the octagon

Diego lopes challenges Volkanovski for the featherweight belt in UFC 325Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

O UFC 325 The event will feature three Brazilian representatives throughout the program. In the main fight of the night, Diego lopes challenges Alexander Volkanovsky for the featherweight belt, in search of the biggest triumph of his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

On the main card, Mauricio Ruffy takes action in the face of Raphael FizievIn a lightweight bout that could have a direct impact on the division's rankings, the Brazilian, currently ranked 14th, is seeking a significant victory to move closer to the top ten in the division.

In the heavyweight division, Tallison Teixeira faces the Australian Tai tuivasaIn a fight that promises a fierce exchange of blows and strong support from the local crowd for the home fighter, the Brazilian sees the fight as an opportunity to gain exposure in one of the Ultimate's most traditional divisions. Check out the fight card below. UFC 325 (subject to change).

UFC 325 results

MAIN CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Alexander Volkanovsky derrotou Diego lopes by unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) – Championship fight

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Benoit Saint-Denis derrotou Dan Hooker by technical knockout (punches and elbows) at 4:45 of round 2

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy derrotou Raphael Fiziev by technical knockout (punches) at 4min30sec of R2

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg.): Tallison Teixeira derrotou Tai tuivasa by unanimous decision of the judges (28-29, 28-29, 28-29)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Quillan Salkilld derrotou Jamie Mullarkey by submission (rear naked choke) at 3min01sec of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Billy Elekana derrotou Junior Tafa by submission (rear naked choke) at 3min18sec of R2

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Cam Rowston defeated Cody Brundage by technical knockout (punches) at 4min08sec of R2

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jacob Malkoun derrotou Torrez Finney by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Welterweight (up to 77 kg.): Jonathan Micallef derrotou Oban Elliott by submission (rear naked choke) at 3min31sec of R2

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Kaan Ofli derrotou Yi Zha by majority decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Dom Mar Fan defeated SangWook Kim by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Keiichiro Nakamura defeated Sebastian Szalay by technical knockout (knee strike) at 3:38 of round 3.

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Lawrence Lui defeated Sulangrangbo by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)