Overview
- Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes by unanimous decision in Sydney, with scorecards of 50-45, 49-46 and 49-46 to keep the featherweight title.
- The win ties Volkanovski with Jose Aldo for the most victories in UFC featherweight title fights at eight.
- Coach Joe Lopez revealed the champion suffered a significant shoulder injury a month before the bout and the team briefly considered withdrawing.
- The UFC officially scheduled Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy for March 21 at The O2 in London, a headliner widely viewed as a title eliminator, though Murphy noted it is not formally designated as such.
- Post-fight reports indicate Lopes may have broken both feet and could face a layoff, with his medical status still developing.