Alexander Volkanovski will defend his featherweight title against Diego Lopes for a second time when UFC 325 takes place on January 31, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. The announcement came on November 27, just hours before the Australian champion’s head coach Joe Lopez spoke about what the fight means for his fighter’s future in the sport.u200b
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes Rematch
The immediate rematch raised eyebrows across the MMA community. Volkanovski defeated Lopes by unanimous decision at UFC 314 in April, claiming back the featherweight title that had been vacated by Ilia Topuria.