We now have all the outcomes from tonight’s UFC 325, together with the primary occasion rematch between Alex Volkanovski and Diego Lopez.
Volkanovski (28-4 combined martial arts) shall be returning to motion for the primary time since retaking the promotion’s featherweight title with a unanimous resolution win over Lopez at UFC 314 in Miami final April. Volk had beforehand suffered back-to-back KO losses to Ilya Topria and Islam Makhachev, so this win ended a two-fight dropping streak for “The Nice.”
In the meantime, Diego Lopez (27-mixed martial arts) final noticed motion in September, when he defeated Gian Silva by TKO within the second spherical (see right here). The Brazilian has an total report of 6-1 in his previous seven appearances contained in the Octagon, together with his solely loss coming in opposition to Alex Volkanovski.
Rematch for the featherweight gold medal 👏@Alex Volkanovski versus @DiegoLopesMMA
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— UFC (@ufc) February 1, 2026
Spherical 1 of the UFC 325 foremost occasion begins with Alex Volkanovski touchdown a low kick as Diego Lopez tries to get inside. The challenger responds with a low kick of his personal. Two extra low kicks from the champion. He shoots, however Lopez stuffs the takedown try and counters nicely with a proper hand. Volk answered with a fantastic 1-2. Lopez with a fantastic exterior low kick. Lopez throws a physique kick nevertheless it’s blocked. “The Nice” has a pleasant low kick. He shoots for a takedown. Alex Volkanovski pushes Diego Lopez in opposition to the cage. He hits a pleasant knee from that place. Lopez scrambles free. Volk has a fantastic proper arm. He follows that up with a left jab. Diego smiled, nevertheless it was a stable two-shot. The horn sounds to sign the top of the opening sport.
Spherical 2 of the UFC 325 foremost occasion begins as Alex Volkanovski pivots to his left as Diego Lopez takes the middle of the cage. The champion landed a fantastic hook and low kick. He seems very clean and cozy there. A robust exterior low kick from Lopez. He landed one other one. First rate mixture from the challenger, then one other low kick. “The Nice” with a low kick that partially connects. Lopez rushes into his pocket. He landed a pleasant low kick because the champion tried to get again into vary. Nice 1-2 from Volkanovski. Lopez continues to press. He shoots for a takedown. Alex Volkanovski jumps on the guillotine. Diego Lopez withdraws and takes high management on the bottom. Volk hurriedly retreats. Lopez pats him on the again. The horn sounds to sign the top of the second spherical.
That is what VOLK aimed for 😳 #UFC325 pic.twitter.com/5TMjspdYdU
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) February 1, 2026
Spherical 3 of the UFC 325 headliner begins and each fighters clearly respect the facility and precision of their opponent. Diego Lopez will get a proper from a low kick. Alex Volkanovski fights again with a jab and an outdoor low kick. Huge proper arm connects with the champion. He rushes ahead. Lopez avoids something vital and returns to vary. Diego Lopez drops Volkanovski with a sneaky punch. The champion fights again, however nonetheless appears somewhat flustered. Good knee by Lopez. The horn sounds and the third spherical ends.
The champion landed some heavy pictures in spherical 3 😮💨
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— UFC (@ufc) February 1, 2026
Advance to the championship spherical 👊
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— UFC (@ufc) February 1, 2026
The fourth spherical of the UFC 325 headliner has begun, and each fighters appear content material to stand up and commerce early. Alex Volkanovski lands a jab after which a low kick. Diego Lopez lands a jab. “The Nice” responds with a shocking proper hook. Bork with a fantastic proper hook. He seems very snug and is selecting his pictures properly. One other nice jab from the champion. Low kick from Lopez. Fighters alternate pocket hooks. Alex delivers a low kick to the challenger’s groin. The referee intervenes and offers Diego a break so he can recuperate. We resume and the featherweight warriors begin buying and selling large pictures. The horn sounds and we advance to the fifth spherical.
The fifth and remaining spherical of the UFC 325 headliner begins and Diego Lopez makes an lively look. He chases Alex Volkanovski across the cage. “The Nice” hits a shot and scores a takedown. Lopez hits a guillotine choke. Volk runs away and stands up. “The Nice” with a takedown. Lopez shortly stands up. He reversed positions and ultimately knocked the champion to the bottom. Lopez jumps on Volk’s again. He locks in each hooks. Alex will get up however Diego continues to be on high of him. There are 2 minutes left within the combat. Volk ultimately will get Lopez off his again. Diego goes for a shot and he hits an enormous elbow to the physique. Alex Volkanovski adjustments place. Diego Lopez drops and goes for an armbar. He captures this try at submission nicely. Volk ultimately retreats and is at present practising some hammer fists. His ass is actually over Lopez’s face. Diego goes for a heel hook. It is not there. A horn sounds to finish the combat.
He’ll do it once more 💪🇦🇺@Alex Volkanovski One other title protection added to his resume! #UFC325 pic.twitter.com/6SUnMgrEna
— UFC (@ufc) February 1, 2026
Official outcomes for UFC 325: Alex Volkanovski def. Diego Lopez by unanimous resolution (49-46 x2, 50-45)
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