Alexander Volkanovski is one of the leading featherweight contenders in the UFC's featherweight division. The longtime former featherweight champion reigned the weight class as its champion from 2019 to 2024. He dropped the title to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 in a huge upset when he knocked out Volkanovski in the second round to end his title run.
Volkanovski is now set to return to the octagon in a high-stakes vacant featherweight title bout against Diego Lopes at UFC 314. Lopes is cruising on a multi-fight win streak while entering the fight. The pair is scheduled to headline the pay-per-view event in a five-round main event.
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Alexander Volkanovski | Diego Lopes |
| MMA Record | 26-4-0 | 26-6-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Featherweight) | 1 | 3 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | Australian | Mexican |
| Age | 36 | 30 |
| Height | 5 ft 6 inches | 5 ft 11 inches |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Reach | 71 inches | 72 inches |
| Striking Accuracy | 56% | 53% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 37% | 40% |
| Takedown Defense | 70% | 52% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 5 |
| Professional MMA Debut | 2012 | 2012 |
Alexander Volkanovski Record
Former featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has an impressive professional MMA record of 26 wins and four losses as of April 4, 2025. He has 13 knockout, three submission, and 10 decision victories to his record, whereas he has lost three fights by knockout, and one by decision as of aforementioned date.
| 30 matches | 26 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 13 | 3 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 10 | 1 |
Diego Lopes Record
Diego Lopes has a professional MMA record of 26 wins and six losses as of April 4, 2025. He has won 10 fights by knockout, 12 by submission, and four by decision. Lopes has lost two fights by knockout and four by decision.
| 32 matches | 26 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 10 | 2 |
| By submission | 12 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 4 |
FAQs on Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes Head-to-Head Record
A. The duo will face each other on April 12, 2025.
A. He will take on Diego Lopes at UFC 314 in Miami, Florida, USA.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 26 wins and four losses as of April 4, 2025.
A. He is 5 feet and 6 inches tall.
A. He has a reach of 71 inches.
