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Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes

Result, odds and stats · Featherweight · 5 rounds

Sat, Jan 31, 2026Odds at the close
Alexander Volkanovski def. Diego Lopes · decision, 5 rounds
Favourite
Alexander
Volkanovski
Featherweight
Record
27-4
UFC
14-3
Age
37
Height
5'6"
Reach
71"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
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Closing lineno-vig, 7 US books
59%41%
Opened −166 / +130, closed −159 / +135. The line had barely moved from the open.
Underdog
Diego
Lopes
Featherweight
Record
27-7
UFC
6-2
Age
31
Height
5'11"
Reach
72"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
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Fight stats

Alexander VolkanovskiDiego Lopes
Significant strikes98 of 16070 of 158
Knockdowns00
Takedowns2 of 72 of 5
Control time2:491:50
Submission attempts10

How they fight

Significant strikes landed per round, averaged over each fighter's UFC career before this fight. Rounds a fight ended in are left out, so early finishes don't pull the averages down.

24
24
Round 1
29
15
Round 2
■ Alexander Volkanovski ■ Diego Lopes Rounds 4 and 5 not shown: too few of them to average.

Common opponents

Opponents both had fought in the UFC before this fight, with the most recent meeting for each.

Brian Ortega
Alexander Volkanovski
Won · decision, 5 rounds
Sep 2021 · landed 5.0 more significant strikes a minute
Diego Lopes
Won · decision, 3 rounds
Sep 2024 · landed 2.9 more significant strikes a minute

Their other meetings

Alexander Volkanovski won by decision, 5 roundsApr 12, 2025

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Questions and answers

Who won Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes?

Alexander Volkanovski beat Diego Lopes by decision, 5 rounds on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Was Alexander Volkanovski the favourite?

The favourite won. The closing line gave Alexander Volkanovski a 59% chance.

What were Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes's records going into the fight?

Alexander Volkanovski is 27-4 (14-3 in the UFC). Diego Lopes is 27-7 (6-2 in the UFC).

Have Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes fought before?

Yes. Alexander Volkanovski won by decision, 5 rounds (Apr 12, 2025).