On the night of UFC 325 in Sydney, Alexander Volkanovski scored a unanimous decision victory (50-45, 49-46, 49-46) over Diego Lopes, cementing himself as the undisputed featherweight champion. Volkanovski re-imposed his pace, managing the distance with his jab and neutralizing Lopes' offensive attempts throughout the five rounds. With this victory, the Australian added yet another defense to his legacy in the division, once again showing his combat intelligence and elite athleticism.