Alexander Volkanovski defends his featherweight title against Diego Lopes on January 31 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Oddsmakers favor Volkanovski winning by decision at +165, the same method he used in their April encounter at UFC 314. That unanimous decision victory saw scores of 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47, with Volkanovski outlanding Lopes 158 to 63 in significant strikes. UFC 325 Betting Preview: Can Alexander Volkanovski Finish Diego Lopes in Sydney? This resilience makes an early Volkanovski finish unlikely despite the champion’s home advantage in Sydney.