Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2 took place at UFC 325 on Sunday, 1 February 2026 local time in Sydney, Australia (Saturday, 31 January 2026 in North American time zones).

Quick Scoop: When does Volk fight Lopes?

  • The fight headlined UFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2.
  • Venue: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia.
  • Official event date in Australia: Sunday, 1 February 2026.
  • In North America, the main card was on Saturday, 31 January 2026 (time-zone difference).

Approximate start time of the main event

  • Main card start: 9 p.m. ET (early Sunday morning in the UK).
  • Volkanovski vs Lopes cagewalk time was listed around 11:25 p.m. ET, subject to change based on earlier fights.

Extra context for fans

  • This was a featherweight title rematch, with Volk defending the belt against No. 2–ranked Diego Lopes.
  • Their first fight was at UFC 314 in April 2025, where Volkanovski won a unanimous decision for the vacant title.

TL;DR

  • If you’re asking “when does Volk fight Lopes?” in general:
    • It was UFC 325, on 1 February 2026 in Sydney (31 January 2026 in the Americas), main event late on the main card.

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