Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his featherweight title, defeating Diego Lopez by unanimous decision at UFC 325 in Sydney, with judges scoring the fight 49-46, 49-46, and 50-45. Volkanovski showcased his skills with accurate punches and effective footwork, demonstrating more dominance than in their previous matchup.
The fight started slowly, but action picked up in the second round, featuring attempts from both fighters to finish. Volkanovski showed methodical control in the final rounds, ultimately tying the record for most title wins in UFC featherweight history with eight.
In other notable fights, Benoît Saint-Denis defeated Dan Hooker via technical knockout, Mauricio Ruffy won against Rafael Fiziev by technical knockout, and Talison Teixeira beat Tai Tuivasa by unanimous decision in a brutal heavyweight bout. Quilan Salkild secured a quick victory with a rear-naked chokehold.
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