Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes

Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes: Matchup Breakdown

Alexander Volkanovski is 15-3 in the Featherweight division with an 83.3% win rate. Diego Lopes is 7-3 at Featherweight, winning 70% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 2 times. Alexander Volkanovski leads the series 2-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 on Jan 31, 2026, won by Alexander Volkanovski by Decision - Unanimous in round 5.

Alexander Volkanovski holds the higher ELO rating, 1,398 to 1,155. Career peaks are 1,440 for Alexander Volkanovski and 1,155 for Diego Lopes. Alexander Volkanovski has 5 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 15 victories, a 33.3% finish rate. Diego Lopes has 4 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 71.4% of the time.

Alexander Volkanovski stands 5' 6" with a reach of 71" and fights orthodox. Diego Lopes is 5' 11" with a reach of 72", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Diego Lopes. Alexander Volkanovski is 37, Diego Lopes is 31.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Alexander Volkanovski has landed 1,815 significant strikes at 57.1% accuracy with 33 takedowns and 59:50 of control time. Diego Lopes has landed 462 at 47% with 7 takedowns and 12:48 of control.

Alexander Volkanovski has 11 title fights (8 won) against 2 (0 won) for Diego Lopes. They share 1 common opponent: Brian Ortega.