Pros react after Alex Volkanovski defeats Diego Lopes for a second time at UFC 325

Tonight’s UFC 325 event was headlined by a men’s featherweight title fight rematch between Alex Volkanovski and Diego Lopes.

Volkanovski (28-4 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since reclaiming the promotion‘s featherweight title with a unanimous decision win over Lopes at last April’s UFC 314 event in Miami. That victory had snapped a two-fight losing skid for ‘The Great’, as Volk had previously suffered back-to-back knockout losses at the hands of Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev respectively.

Meanwhile, Diego Lopes (27-8 MMA) was competing for the first time since this past September, where he scored a second-round TKO victory over Jean Silva (see that here). The Brazilian had gone 6-1 over his past seven Octagon appearances prior to tonight’s rematch, with his lone loss in that stretch coming against Alex Volkanovski.

Tonight’s UFC 325 main event proved to be another stellar performance from the veteran and champion Alex Volkanovski. ‘The Great’ was able to get the better of Diego Lopes throughout the 25-minute affair, this while utilizing some good footwork and nice counters to nullify the challenger. After five-rounds of action, it was clear that Volk had once again done enough to hear “And Still” from UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer.

Official UFC 325 Results: Alex Volkanovski def. Diego Lopes by unanimous decision (49-46 x2, 50-45)

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2’ below:

Love to see this beautiful homecoming for Volkanovski.

Astonishingly, his last win on Australian soil was in February of 2018.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) February 1, 2026

Volk is such a badass…. Relaxed and loves this shit. Lopes can get done but Volk is such a stud

— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) February 1, 2026

Round number VI for Volk and Diego.
Except Diego looks calm cool and collected. Needs to mix it up more. #UFC325

— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) February 1, 2026

There hasn’t been a threat for a takedown as of yet by Lopes #325

— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) February 1, 2026

Volk out here having fun. Hard to be a guy who’s enjoying every moment in a 5 round title fight in his home country

— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) February 1, 2026

Volk trying the Gulli was crazy . 👀 @ufc

— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) February 1, 2026

Volks throwing the right hand like ruffy does

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 1, 2026

Diego is not doin enough he needs to go into attack mode

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 1, 2026

Post-fight reactions to Alex Volkanovski defeating Diego Lopes at UFC 325:

Great fight by @alexvolkanovski, he showed that you can get better at that age. I can’t wait to share a cage to show why I am different that these guys! #ufc325

— Movsar Evloev (@MovsarUFC) February 1, 2026

Greatest featherweight of all-time #UFC325 🇦🇺🏆

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) February 1, 2026

Volk still got it who said he was gonna retire? Hes still fresh

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 1, 2026

Great fight by @alexvolkanovski, he showed that you can get better at that age. I can’t wait to share a cage to show why I am different than these guys! #ufc325

— Movsar Evloev (@MovsarUFC) February 1, 2026

Who would you like to see Volkanovski fight next following his unanimous decision victory over Lopes this evening in Australia? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!