Result
Alexander VolkanovskiDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR5
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5-5-5)
RefereeMarc Goddard
Details(49–46, 49–46, 50–45)
Elo swing+9Alexander Volkanovski (1856 → 1865)-9Diego Lopes (1779 → 1769)
DateJan 31, 2026
DivisionFeatherweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueQudos Bank Arena
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
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W
The Great | 28-4-0Alexander Volkanovski
L
28-8-0Diego Lopes
Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R5
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5-5-5)
Referee :Marc Goddard
Details :(49–46, 49–46, 50–45)
Alexander Volkanovski
Elo1865Elite
3Y trend1869 → 1865
AwardFor the UFC Featherweight Championship. - Fight of the Night
Fight Overview
RoundR5
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Diego Lopes
Elo1782Great
3Y trend1710 → 1782
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Alexander Volkanovski won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Alexander Volkanovski led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Alexander VolkanovskiDiego Lopes
Elo edge
Alexander Volkanovski1865+9 last move
Diego Lopes1782+13 last move
Why they are ranked here
Alexander Volkanovski#1 of 372 active Featherweight fighters · 1865 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Max Holloway (rated 1806 at the time): +13.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Ilia Topuria (rated 1787 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, -4 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 4 ahead of #2 Movsar Evloev.
Diego Lopes#11 of 372 active Featherweight fighters · 1782 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Pat Sabatini (rated 1727 at the time): +21.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Movsar Evloev (rated 1803 at the time): -11.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +17 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 2 points behind #10 Kevin Vallejos, 1 ahead of #12 Timur Khizriev.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Alexander VolkanovskivsDiego Lopes
Control time
2:49vs1:50
Total strikes
112vs74
Sig. strikes
98vs70
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Takedowns
2vs2
Finishing profile
Alexander VolkanovskiKO/TKO leads 46% of wins
Diego LopesKO/TKO leads 43% of wins
Common opponents
Round stats
Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes is a completed Featherweight Title fight from UFC 325 : VOLKANOVSKI VS LOPES 2. Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes quick answers
Who won Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes?
Alexander Volkanovski won Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00.
What event is Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes on?
Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes is listed on UFC 325 : VOLKANOVSKI VS LOPES 2.
What are the records for Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes?
Alexander Volkanovski enters with a 28-4-0 record and Diego Lopes enters with a 28-8-0 record.
What division is Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes?
Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes is listed as a Featherweight Title fight.
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