Alexander Volkanovski successfully retained his UFC featherweight champion against Diego Lopes at UFC 325. Volkanovski accomplished this by earning an impressive unanimous decision victory in an entertaining main event. The fight headlined UFC 325, which marked the second consecutive week that the promotion aired a numbered event.
Volkanovski sent the Australian fans home happy, proving that he still has a lot left. Much was made about ‘The Great’ nearing the end of his career. However, he plans to continue defending his title.
There was as slight change from last week’s UFC 324. That event, started with several promo packages introducing the promotion to Paramount+ subscribers. UFC 325‘s main card opener began approximately 20 minutes after the event started.
UFC 325 Results
Early Prelims
Lawrence Lui def. Sulangrango by split decision (135 lbs) – Road to UFC Season 4 Bantamweight Final
Keiichiro Nakamura def. Sebastian Szalay by 3rd round TKO (145 lbs) – Road to UFC Season 4 Featherweight Final
Dom Mar Fan def. Kim Sang-wook by unanimous decision (155 lbs) – Road to UFC Season 4 Lightweight Final
Kaan Ofili def. Yizha by majority decision (145 lbs)
The early prelims were the sight of the Road to UFC finals. That series featured top prospects from the Asian MMA scene vying for a chance to earn a UFC contract.
Out of the early prelims bouts, only Nakamura earned a $25, 000 bonus for winning by stoppage.
Prelims
Jonathan Micallef def. Oban Elliott
by 2nd round submission (170 lbs)
Jacob Malkoun def. Torrez Finney
by unanimous decision (185 lbs)
Cameron Rowston def. Cody Brundage by 2nd round TKO (185 lbs)
Billy Elekana def. Junior Tafa by 2nd round submission (205 lbs)
Main Card Results
Quillan Salkilld def. Jamie Mullarkey by 1st round submission (155 lbs)
Tallison Teixeira def. Tai Tuivasa
by unanimous decision (265 lbs)
Mauricio Ruffy def. Rafael Fiziev by 2nd round TKO (155 lbs)
Benoit Saint Denis
def. Dan Hooker
by 2nd round TKO (155 lbs)
Alexander Volkanovski (c) def. Diego Lopes by unanimous decision (145 lbs) – UFC Featherweight Championship
Several notable takeaways emerged from the main card, particularly involving the Australian competitors. Quillan Salkilld extended his winning streak after a dominant submission victory in the main card opener.
Tuivasa, meanwhile, was not as fortunate. Despite a valiant effort, he lost a unanimous decision to Teixeira, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28. The loss extends his losing skid to six consecutive defeats and may put his UFC tenure in jeopardy.
Volkanovski celebrated a major career milestone in the main event. His successful title defense marked his eighth win in a featherweight title fight, tying him with former champion Jose Aldo .
Who Won Post-Fight Bonuses?
The UFC revealed the recipients of the post-fight bonuses on their social media accounts.
Performance of the Night was awarded to both Quillan Salkilld and Mauricio Ruffy for their wins. In addition, a $25, 000 bonus was issued to every fighter who won their fight by stoppage. Those fighters include, Salkilld, Ruffy, Keiichiro Nakamura, Jonathan Micallef, Billy Elekana, and Benoit Saint Denis.
Fight of the Night was awarded to the main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes.
This marks the second consecutive week that the main event competitors received the Fight of the Night bonus. That is a positive sign, as the UFC’s main events have delivered in back-to-back weeks.
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