Issue 225
February 2026
Alexander Volkanovski at his multi-tasking best. His right hand shuts the door on Diego Lopes’s punch while the other fires back in the same breath. Defense and offense share the same moment in time. It’s the kind of spectacle that explains his reign better than any stat line. That exchange doesn’t just win the second, it stamps an era. Eight title wins at featherweight now sit beside the record set by Jose Aldo, and the symmetry feels earned rather than forced. Where Aldo ruled with posture and permanence, Volkanovski rules with problem-solving and pressure. We are watching history unfold, and you can bet he wants more after already talking about his next match-up because this is what legacy looks like when it’s still moving forward rather than being looked back on.
UFC 325
Sydney, Australia
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