UFC 325 Results: Volkanovski Shuts Down Lopes in Epic Homecoming Masterclass!

February 3, 2025 By Johan Curtis No Comments 3 minutes

The crowd in Sydney was in full flow as Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski just reminded the world why he’s the featherweight GOAT at UFC 325. In a striking clinic that had Qudos Bank Arena erupting, Volk defended his title against surging challenger Diego Lopes via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45). The 37-year-old Aussie survived a third-round knockdown to dominate 25 minutes and cement his legacy. UFC 325 results delivered non-stop fireworks. Let’s dive into the chaos!

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UFC 325 Information

Event: UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2

Date: February 1, 2026

Location: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia

UFC 325 Main Event Recap: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2

Fresh off a quick turnaround, Volkanovski (28-4) pressured Lopes (27-8) with pinpoint combinations and takedown defense. Lopes rocked Volk late in Round 3, but “The Blessed Express” recovered, stuffing subs and outlanding the Brazilian 180-120 in significant strikes.

Co-Main Fireworks: Saint Denis TKO’s Hooker in Bloodbath

Benoît Saint Denis (17-3) spoiled Dan Hooker’s return with a brutal Round 2 TKO (punches, 4:45). Benoit was overwhelmed with grappling and ground-and-pound after Hooker’s scramble error. Hooker (24-14) showed heart but couldn’t escape the pressure cooker.

Ruffy Stuns Fiziev with Vicious KO

Lightweight prospect Mauricio Ruffy lived up to hype, TKO’ing Rafael Fiziev (13-5) at 4:30 of Round 2. Ruffy’s power overwhelmed “Ataman,” marking his third straight UFC finish.

Full UFC 325 Results and Highlights

Main Card (PPV, Sydney):

Featherweight Title: Alexander Volkanovski def. Diego Lopes (UD 49-46 x2, 50-45)
Lightweight: Benoît Saint Denis def. Dan Hooker (TKO R2, 4:45)
Lightweight: Mauricio Ruffy def. Rafael Fiziev (TKO R2, 4:30)
Heavyweight: Tallison Teixeira def. Tai Tuivasa (UD 29-28 x3)
Lightweight: Quillan Salkilld def. Jamie Mullarkey (Sub R1, rear-naked choke, 3:02)

Prelims (ESPN/ESPN+):

Light Heavyweight: Billy Elekana def. Junior Tafa (Sub R2, 3:18)
Middleweight: Cam Rowston def. Cody Brundage (KO/TKO R2, 4:08)
Middleweight: Jacob Malkoun def. Torrez Finney (Decision, R3)
Welterweight: Jonathan Micallef def. Oban Elliot (Sub R2, 3:31)

Early Prelims

Featherweight: Kaan Ofli def. Yizha (Decision R3)
Lightweight: Dom Mar Fan def. Sangwook Kim (Unanimous Decision R3)

Fight of the Night and Bonuses

Fight of the Night

Volkanovski vs. Lopes, pure striking war with that knockdown drama.

Performance of the Night

Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy
Quillan Salkilld vs Jamie Mullarkey

Saint Denis, Ruffy, Salkilld. UFC 325 reactions lit up Twitter: Hooker’s toughness praised, Tuivasa’s skid deepens to 0-4.

The Final Say: What UFC 325 Means for the Divisions

Volkanovski’s masterclass quiets doubters after getting knocked out by Ilia Topuria in 2024. At 37, he’s primed for 3+ defenses. Saint Denis vaults into Top 5 lightweight contention; Ruffy emerges as a star. Tuivasa faces roster questions after decision loss.

UFC 325 proved pay-per-views thrive Down Under with attendance records smashed. Next: UFC 326 in Vegas, whispers of Jones-Pereira super-fight. Bookmark your calendars for March 1st!