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Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2 Tips & Prediction - Volk set to retain at UFC 325
In the much-anticipated rematch, Alexander Volkanovski is heavily favored to defend his UFC featherweight title against Diego Lopes. Volkanovski's precision, pressure, and stamina are the defining strategies that have placed him strategically to dominate the bout over five rounds, aiming for a points victory similar to their first encounter. While Lopes poses a significant threat with his finishing power, Volkanovski's consistent performance and adaptability make him the predicted winner. Both fighters have shown patterns that suggest Volkanovski's control-oriented game plan will likely prevail again.
- Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2 predictions for Sunday's fight in Sydney
- First encounter saw Volkanovski win by unanimous decision; expect similar outcome
- Volk favored to defend title on points due to precision and control
- The fight is scheduled to begin around 2.20pm AEDT on Sunday February 1
Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2 Tips & Prediction
Volkanovski vs Lopes Stats & Trends
- Volkanovski defeated Lopes by unanimous decision in their first meeting
- Six of Volkanovski’s last eight wins have come via decision
- Five of Lopes’ seven career losses have gone to the judges
Volkanovski vs Lopes - Last 5 Fights
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Round | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2025 | Diego Lopes | Win | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 | UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes |
| 18 Feb 2024 | Ilia Topuria | Loss | KO/TKO | 2 | 3:32 | UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria |
| 22 Oct 2023 | Islam Makhachev | Loss | KO/TKO | 1 | 3:06 | UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 |
| 9 Jul 2023 | Yair Rodriguez | Win | KO/TKO | 3 | 4:19 | UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez |
| 12 Feb 2023 | Islam Makhachev | Loss | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 | UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Round | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2025 | Jean Silva | Win | KO/TKO | 2 | 4:48 | Noche UFC: Lopes vs. Silva |
| 13 Apr 2025 | Alexander Volkanovski | Loss | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 | UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes |
| 15 Sep 2024 | Brian Ortega | Win | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 306 – Riyadh Season Noche UFC: O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili |
| 30 Jun 2024 | Dan Ige | Win | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 303: Pereira vs. Procházka 2 |
| 14 Apr 2024 | Sodiq Yusuff | Win | KO/TKO | 1 | 1:29 | UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill |
Alexander Volkanovski Form Analysis
Diego Lopes Form Analysis
Verdict
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