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The UFC has finalized the main and co-main events for UFC 335, scheduled for December 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Charles Oliveira will defend the 'BMF' championship against Diego Lopes, while Alex Pereira faces Sergei Pavlovich in a heavyweight bout. The announcements were made during the broadcast of UFC 332 on October 3, 2026.
Charles Oliveira will make his first defense of the BMF title against Diego Lopes at UFC 335 on December 12 in Las Vegas. The matchup was announced during UFC 332, with the event also featuring a heavyweight bout between Alex Pereira and Sergei Pavlovich.
Alexander Volkanovski retained the featherweight title at UFC 325 with a largely predictable rematch against Diego Lopes, prompting debate about its impact on his legacy and the UFC’s matchmaking, which some viewed as more beneficial for Volkanovski’s marketability than for meaningful competition. The night also featured notable moments for Benoit Saint Denis and Mauricio Ruffy, while operational snags and a weigh-in fiasco involving Aaron Tau—and Bam Bam Tuivasa’s slide—hung over the card as the night’s low points.
Volkanovski battled through a seriously injured shoulder—coach Joe Lopez said they didn’t think he’d fight four weeks out—to win a five-round decision over Diego Lopes and defend the UFC featherweight title, becoming the oldest champion to do so at 37. Lopes threatened moments but Volkanovski stayed composed and on top, with Evloev and Murphy lined up as potential next challengers and Volkanovski signaling openness to additional bouts, possibly extending his run for several more years.
Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes by unanimous decision in UFC 325 to retain the featherweight title, while Lopes was sent to a Sydney hospital with suspected foot injuries from the five-round bout; Volkanovski controlled the action with sharp footwork and countering, including a late flash knockdown, as the judges’ scorecards read 50-45, 49-46 and 49-46.
Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes in a five‑round rematch at UFC 325 to defend the featherweight title. Lopes acknowledged mistakes but offered no excuses, praising Volkanovski and signaling possible future moves, with discussions hinted at potential opponents like Jean Silva or Yair Rodriguez.
Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes by unanimous decision in UFC 325 to defend his featherweight title in a closely watched rematch, marking the first defense of his second reign, with fighters reacting to the win on social media.
Australian UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes by unanimous decision at UFC 325 in Sydney, extending his control of the division.
Ahead of UFC 325 in Sydney, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski said retirement could come after the event if he’s beaten up or if he can’t keep winning, stressing he doesn’t plan another resurgence and there’s a limit to how long he’ll stay in the sport; the card features a rematch with Diego Lopes, whom he beat last April, and Bloody Elbow polls show fans largely expect him to defend the title on home soil.
Diego Lopes heads to Sydney for UFC 325 to challenge Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch of UFC 314, aiming to reverse last year’s setback and possibly secure his final title shot. He stresses that staying relaxed and enjoying the fight could unlock his power, while focusing on cutting off the cage and not letting Volkanovski gain a late rally—the very issue that doomed him in the fifth round of their first encounter, where Volkanovski dominated and finished strong (Volkanovski 43/61 vs Lopes 14/59, 70% to 23%). Lopes must avoid repeating the patient approach that backfired and seize momentum early if he wants to upset Volkanovski and win the belt.
In Bloody Elbow's TalkingPoints poll, Alexander Volkanovski led 71.51% of votes (831) to Diego Lopes's 28.49% (331) for UFC 325's headliner rematch, with 1,162 total votes and a 500-vote margin; meanwhile Bloody Elbow staff predictions favored Lopes by knockout, highlighting a gap between fan sentiment and analysts.
MMA Fighting provides UFC 325 results and live blogs from Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, led by a featherweight title rematch as Alexander Volkanovski defends against Diego Lopes, with Dan Hooker vs. Benoit Saint Denis in the co-main and a full slate of prelims and early prelims.
At UFC 325 in Sydney, Alexander Volkanovski defends the featherweight title against Diego Lopes; Lopes says the rematch could be his last chance at 145 pounds and hints at moving up to lightweight, while Volkanovski dispels retirement rumors ahead of the bout.
Bloody Elbow’s staff weigh in on the UFC 325 rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes in Sydney, with some predicting Volk to defend the featherweight title (often by decision) and others expecting Lopes to spring an upset (including a knockout). The piece notes Lopes earned the rematch after knocking out Jean Silva following Volkanovski’s win at UFC 314, and invites readers to join the debate on who wins.
Ahead of UFC 325 in Sydney, Alexander Volkanovski defends his featherweight title against Diego Lopes in a rematch that could add a sliver to his legacy. Analysts debate how much a second win over Lopes proves, and who should be next for the champion—Movsar Evloev or Lerone Murphy are among the contenders—while Lopes’s shot at redress adds an unusual wrinkle to the title picture.