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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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MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 31

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.

Dan Hooker News / BoxingNews.com / February 1

BSD Finishes Hooker In Two Rounds

Benoît Saint Denis stopped Dan Hooker in the second round at UFC 325, as you can see how the fight played out live. Hooker was coming off a 2nd-round submission loss to Arman Tsarukyan just over two months ago at UFC Qatar (November 2025).

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 / Total Pro Sports / January 31
UFC Fighter Rallies Behind Alex Pereira Following Khamzat Chimaev’s Online Trolling

UFC Fighter Rallies Behind Alex Pereira Following Khamzat Chimaev’s Online Trolling

Khamzat Chimaev has been very desperate to face Alex Pereira in the octagon. Meanwhile, the Brazilian fighter has shown very little interest in facing Chimaev.

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
Brian Ortega pulls out due to injury ahead of UFC 326 fight vs. Renato Moicano

Brian Ortega pulls out due to injury ahead of UFC 326 fight vs. Renato Moicano

Brian Ortega has withdrawn from his scheduled UFC 326 fight against Renato Moicano due to ongoing injury issues. Brian Ortega was set to face Renato Moicano at UFC 326 before confirming that nagging injuries had forced him out of the bout.

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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