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Volkanovski Outduels Lopes Again, But UFC 325 Leaves Critics Cold
sports23 days ago

Volkanovski Outduels Lopes Again, But UFC 325 Leaves Critics Cold

Alexander Volkanovski retained the featherweight title at UFC 325 with a largely predictable rematch against Diego Lopes, prompting debate about its impact on his legacy and the UFC’s matchmaking, which some viewed as more beneficial for Volkanovski’s marketability than for meaningful competition. The night also featured notable moments for Benoit Saint Denis and Mauricio Ruffy, while operational snags and a weigh-in fiasco involving Aaron Tau—and Bam Bam Tuivasa’s slide—hung over the card as the night’s low points.

via MMA Fighting|
#diego-lopes#mma#sports
Volkanovski defies a busted shoulder to defend featherweight crown at UFC 325
sports25 days ago

Volkanovski defies a busted shoulder to defend featherweight crown at UFC 325

Volkanovski battled through a seriously injured shoulder—coach Joe Lopez said they didn’t think he’d fight four weeks out—to win a five-round decision over Diego Lopes and defend the UFC featherweight title, becoming the oldest champion to do so at 37. Lopes threatened moments but Volkanovski stayed composed and on top, with Evloev and Murphy lined up as potential next challengers and Volkanovski signaling openness to additional bouts, possibly extending his run for several more years.

via MMA Fighting|
#diego-lopes#featherweight#shoulder-injury
Volkanovski Edges Lopes to Retain Featherweight Title as Lopes Heads to Hospital
sports26 days ago

Volkanovski Edges Lopes to Retain Featherweight Title as Lopes Heads to Hospital

Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes by unanimous decision in UFC 325 to retain the featherweight title, while Lopes was sent to a Sydney hospital with suspected foot injuries from the five-round bout; Volkanovski controlled the action with sharp footwork and countering, including a late flash knockdown, as the judges’ scorecards read 50-45, 49-46 and 49-46.

via MMA Fighting|
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Volkanovski Hints UFC 325 Could Be His Last Fight
sports27 days ago

Volkanovski Hints UFC 325 Could Be His Last Fight

Ahead of UFC 325 in Sydney, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski said retirement could come after the event if he’s beaten up or if he can’t keep winning, stressing he doesn’t plan another resurgence and there’s a limit to how long he’ll stay in the sport; the card features a rematch with Diego Lopes, whom he beat last April, and Bloody Elbow polls show fans largely expect him to defend the title on home soil.

via Bloody Elbow|
#diego-lopes#retirement#sports
Lopes Seeks Redemption in High-Stakes UFC 325 Rematch with Volkanovski
sports27 days ago

Lopes Seeks Redemption in High-Stakes UFC 325 Rematch with Volkanovski

Diego Lopes heads to Sydney for UFC 325 to challenge Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch of UFC 314, aiming to reverse last year’s setback and possibly secure his final title shot. He stresses that staying relaxed and enjoying the fight could unlock his power, while focusing on cutting off the cage and not letting Volkanovski gain a late rally—the very issue that doomed him in the fifth round of their first encounter, where Volkanovski dominated and finished strong (Volkanovski 43/61 vs Lopes 14/59, 70% to 23%). Lopes must avoid repeating the patient approach that backfired and seize momentum early if he wants to upset Volkanovski and win the belt.

via Bloody Elbow|
#diego-lopes#featherweight#mma
Volkanovski vs Lopes II Clouds Sydney with Upset Talk at UFC 325
mma28 days ago

Volkanovski vs Lopes II Clouds Sydney with Upset Talk at UFC 325

Bloody Elbow’s staff weigh in on the UFC 325 rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes in Sydney, with some predicting Volk to defend the featherweight title (often by decision) and others expecting Lopes to spring an upset (including a knockout). The piece notes Lopes earned the rematch after knocking out Jean Silva following Volkanovski’s win at UFC 314, and invites readers to join the debate on who wins.

via Bloody Elbow|
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Volkanovski Seeks Legacy Boost in Lopes Rematch at UFC 325
sports1 month ago

Volkanovski Seeks Legacy Boost in Lopes Rematch at UFC 325

Ahead of UFC 325 in Sydney, Alexander Volkanovski defends his featherweight title against Diego Lopes in a rematch that could add a sliver to his legacy. Analysts debate how much a second win over Lopes proves, and who should be next for the champion—Movsar Evloev or Lerone Murphy are among the contenders—while Lopes’s shot at redress adds an unusual wrinkle to the title picture.

via MMA Fighting|
#diego-lopes#featherweight#mma
Volkanovski-Lopes Rematch Headlines UFC 325's 13-Bout Card
sports1 month ago

Volkanovski-Lopes Rematch Headlines UFC 325's 13-Bout Card

UFC 325 features 13 bouts highlighted by a featherweight title rematch in which champion Alexander Volkanovski defends against Diego Lopes, who earned the shot with a KO of Jean Silva after Volkanovski beat him at UFC 314. The co-main event pits Dan Hooker against Benoit Saint Denis. Early prelims start at 5 p.m. ET, prelims at 7 p.m. ET, and the main card at 9 p.m. ET, with the entire event streaming on Paramount+; the card also includes Rafael Fiziev vs. Mauricio Ruffy, Tai Tuivasa vs. Tallison Teixeira, and Quillan Salkilld vs. Jamie Mullarkey among others.

via MMA Fighting|
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