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Diego Lopes has ‘no excuses’ as he sends message to Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 325 loss

Diego Lopes has ‘no excuses’ as he sends message to Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 325 loss

Diego Lopes was looking for revenge in enemy territory on Saturday night. Lopes said that UFC 325 could be his last chance to win the featherweight belt as he prepared for his second title shot.

MMA News / HITC / February 1

Justin Gaethje explains why Paddy Pimblett would have won if he dropped ‘genius’ game plan

Saturday’s main event, the first title fight of the Paramount+ era, left a strong early impression. Justin Gaethje claimed a unanimous decision over Paddy Pimblett on January 24 to become a two-time interim lightweight champion.

Alexander Volkanovski News / Total Pro Sports / February 1
Alexander Volkanovski Shuts Down Retirement Talk, Eyes Undefeated Contenders at UFC 325

Alexander Volkanovski Shuts Down Retirement Talk, Eyes Undefeated Contenders at UFC 325

Everyone wanted Alexander Volkanovski to retire even before UFC 325. But he put on a prime Volkanovski performance against Diego Lopes at 37, dominating rounds with his pressure.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 1
Dana White dishes out $425,000 in bonuses including Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 325

Dana White dishes out $425,000 in bonuses including Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 325

Dana White may not have been in Sydney, but he was still well able to dole out some big money bonuses for the fighters who were. It was an historic night for Alexander Volkanovski as he won his record-tying eighth featherweight title fight that saw him officially come neck-and-neck with the legendary Jose Aldo.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 1
Islam Makhachev’s two word reaction to UFC 325 says it all about Alexander Volkanovski’s legacy

Islam Makhachev’s two word reaction to UFC 325 says it all about Alexander Volkanovski’s legacy

Islam Makhachev is one of the best fighters to ever grace the octagon, so his praise for a former rival will go a long way. The Dagestani wrestler is currently UFC welterweight champion after giving up the lightweight title without ever losing his belt inside the octagon.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 1

Mauricio Ruffy Stops Rafael Fiziev With Precision Striking at UFC 325

SYDNEY — The striking clinic many fans expected at UFC 325 delivered and Mauricio Ruffy made sure it ended emphatically. Ruffy scored a second-round TKO over fellow ranked lightweight Rafael Fiziev on Saturday night at Qudos Bank Arena, capping a high-level chess match with a perfectly timed finish.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 1

Tallison Teixeira Outlasts Tai Tuivasa in Grueling Decision at UFC 325

SYDNEY — Tallison Teixeira weathered a hostile environment and a heavy-handed opponent to earn a hard-fought unanimous decision over Tai Tuivasa at UFC 325.

MMA News / Field Level Media / February 1
Alexander Volkanovski defends featherweight title vs. Diego Lopes

Alexander Volkanovski defends featherweight title vs. Diego Lopes

In front of a deafening Sydney crowd, UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski survived a fifth-round rally attempt from Diego Lopes to win yet another unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) in their rematch at UFC 325 Sunday morning.

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Benoit Saint Denis batters Dan Hooker in UFC 325 co-main event

Lightweight contenders Dan Hooker and Benoit Saint Denis met in Saturday's UFC 325 co-main event in Sydney, Australia. Hooker entered the bout coming off a submission loss to No.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 31

Covington Wants Pimblett At UFC White House

Colby Covington is campaigning for a “USA vs. UK” showdown against Paddy Pimblett for the UFC White House card on June 14. Following Pimblett’s interim lightweight title loss to Justin Gaethje on January 24, Covington has urged the Liverpudlian to move up to the 170-pound division.

MMA News / HITC / January 31
Daniel Cormier believes 19-0 star has been treated even worse than Arman Tsarukyan by the UFC

Daniel Cormier believes 19-0 star has been treated even worse than Arman Tsarukyan by the UFC

‘DC’ is still shocked by this featherweight contender’s UFC 325 snub. Matchmaking has always sparked debate in the UFC, and 2026 started off with two decisions that really got people talking.

Rafael dos Anjos News / Stadium Rant / January 31
Rafael Dos Anjos’ Next Fight Should Be His Last

Rafael Dos Anjos’ Next Fight Should Be His Last

Rafael Dos Anjos has suffered a setback in his planned comeback in the Octagon. On Wednesday, the former lightweight champion revealed on Instagram that Dos Anjos had undergone a third knee surgery since his last fight, potentially delaying his return to the summer.

MMA News / HITC / January 31
Jon Jones gives concerning update over potential Alex Pereira UFC White House fight

Jon Jones gives concerning update over potential Alex Pereira UFC White House fight

Jon Jones has admitted that a potential UFC White House fight with Alex Pereira remains out of his control as uncertainty continues around the proposed matchup.

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