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Alexander Volkanovski's featherweight title defense at UFC 325 sparks debate among MMA pound-for-pound voters. Volkanovski dominates Diego Lopes, winning by unanimous decision, yet opinions vary on the significance of the rematch. Three voters maintain his previous ranking, while two elevate him to No. 8. This mixed response nudges Volkanovski up one spot, impacting the entire men's top 5.
Tom Aspinall falls to No. 4, now tied with Khamzat Chimaev, as Alex Pereira rises to third.
In the pound-for-pound rankings, Islam Makhachev remains at No. 1, solidifying his legacy with a record-tying 16-fight win streak. Ilia Topuria holds No. 2 after capturing the lightweight title with a knockout against Charles Oliveira.
The landscape shifts as fighters jockey for position in the ever-competitive rankings.
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