Diego Lopes taken to hospital after UFC 325: claims both feet were broken over five rounds

Diego Lopes left UFC 325 with more than a loss on the scorecards. After going the full five rounds in his featherweight title rematch against Alexander Volkanovski, Lopes later revealed he had suffered severe damage to both feet and ended the night in the hospital.

Five rounds, then the ER

Shortly after the event, Lopes posted photos showing both feet heavily bandaged and indicated that his night ended in emergency care. He later confirmed that both feet were broken, adding a harsh new layer of context to a fight where his movement noticeably faded as the later rounds progressed.

Even with the injury, Lopes did not lean on excuses publicly. The message was simple: he fought through it, got medical help afterward, and would focus on recovery.

Volkanovski retains, Lopes earns respect

Volkanovski controlled large stretches of the rematch and successfully defended his title, winning a clear decision in Sydney. While the result did not change, the injury helps explain why Lopes struggled to close distance late and generate the same pop on kicks and footwork exchanges.

Analysts and fans were quick to point out how rare it is for a fighter to keep going with that kind of damage, especially over five rounds where every step matters.

UFC 325 results highlights

UFC 325 delivered a busy night in Sydney. Here are the key results from the card.

• Alexander Volkanovski def. Diego Lopes by unanimous decision
• Benoit Saint Denis def. Dan Hooker by TKO (Round 2)
• Mauricio Ruffy def. Rafael Fiziev by TKO (Round 2)
• Tallison Teixeira def. Tai Tuivasa by unanimous decision
• Quillan Salkilld def. Jamie Mullarkey by submission (rear-naked choke, Round 1)

With the title picture still moving and several finishes across the card, the immediate question now is how long Lopes will be sidelined and what the next contender path looks like once he is healthy again.