Volkanovski Beats Lopes Twice, Then Stops Evloev at UFC 333
Diego Lopes called for a December 2024 matchup with Alexander Volkanovski, but it did not happen that year. They later met twice for the featherweight title, and Volkanovski won both bouts. At UFC 333 on October 24, 2026, Volkanovski stopped Movsar Evloev by TKO at 4:54 of Round 2 to retain the featherweight title. The official results confirm the finish.
Their first title fight
Volkanovski and Lopes met on April 12, 2025, in Miami for the vacant featherweight championship. Volkanovski won a unanimous decision, with scores of 48–47, 49–46 and 49–46. The official scorecards record the result.
The rematch in Sydney
The rematch headlined the January 31, 2026 card in Sydney. Volkanovski again defeated Lopes by unanimous decision, retaining his title at home. The promotion’s official results and judges’ scorecards confirm the second win, making the series 2–0.
Volkanovski’s next defense
Volkanovski completed that defense at UFC 333 on October 24, 2026, stopping Evloev by TKO at 4:54 of Round 2. The win extended his title reign and handed Evloev his first professional loss.
The December 2024 callout did not produce the year-end fight Lopes wanted. Their two title meetings both went to Volkanovski, who then defended the belt against Evloev at UFC 333.
