Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his featherweight title at UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia, overpowering Diego Lopes in their rematch. The Australian champion, 37, won via unanimous decision with scores of 49-46, 49-46, and 50-45, marking his sixth title defense and eighth in a title fight overall. Volkanovski kept Lopes at bay with superior counterstrikes, calf kicks, and effective defense, despite Lopes' attempts to inflict damage on his body. Volkanovski expressed satisfaction with his performance, highlighting his love for adversity and his desire to challenge himself. The event also featured Benoît Saint Denis securing a TKO over Dan Hooker, and other notable fights including wins by Dom Mar Fan, Jacob Malkoun, and Billy Elekana. The UFC 325 odds favored Volkanovski at -148, with predictions from the MMA model favoring the champion and highlighting potential underdog opportunities. The fight card was streamed live on Paramount+ with preliminary bouts starting at 5 p.m. ET. The event's results and analysis confirm Volkanovski's dominance in the featherweight division, with future challengers already being considered.