UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes – A Night of High Stakes in Sydney

Sydney, Australia (January 30th, 2026) — The Octagon makes its grand return to Sydney, Australia, for the second year in a row, marking the eighth visit overall. This highly anticipated event, UFC 325, is set to ignite the 2026 campaign and herald the Paramount+ Era in the UFC. The Qudos Bank Arena will be the epicenter of combat sports this Saturday night, hosting a thrilling featherweight championship rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes.

The co-main event promises to be equally electrifying, featuring a showdown between Dan Hooker and Benoît Saint Denis. The main card is stacked with other compelling matchups, including Rafael Fiziev vs. Mauricio Ruffy, Tai Tuivasa vs. Tallison Teixeira, and Quillan Salkilld vs. Jamie Mullarkey. Fans can also look forward to an exciting lineup of preliminary fights.

Recent changes to the card include the cancellation of the Road to UFC Season 4 flyweight final and the withdrawal of Jimmy Crute. Despite these adjustments, the event remains packed with talent and promise.

Main Card Records

• Alexander Volkanovski (27-4-0) vs. Diego Lopes (27-7-0)
• Dan Hooker (24-13-0) vs. Benoît Saint-Denis (16-3-0, 1 NC)
• Rafael Fiziev (13-4-0) vs. Mauricio Ruffy (12-2-0)
• Tai Tuivasa (15-8-0) vs. Tallison Teixeira (8-1-0)
• Quillan Salkilld (10-1-0) vs. Jamie Mullarkey (18-8-0)

Preliminary Card Records

• Junior Tafa (6-4-0) vs. Billy Elekana (9-2-0)
• Cam Rowston (13-3-0) vs. Cody Brundage (11-7-1, 1 NC)
• Jacob Malkoun (8-3-0) vs. Torrez Finney (11-0-0)
• Jonathan Micallef (8-1-0) vs. Oban Elliott (12-3-0)
• Kaan Ofli (13-4-1) vs. Yi Zha (26-5-0)
• Sangwook Kim (13-3-0) vs. Dom Mar Fan (8-2-0)
• Keiichiro Nakamura (7-1-0) vs. Sebastian Szalay (10-1-0)
• Sulangrangbo (10-3-0) vs. Lawrence Lui (7-1-0)
• Aaron Tau (11-1-0) vs. Namsrai Batbayar (9-1-0)

Main Card Weigh-In Results

• Alexander Volkanovski (144.5 lbs) vs. Diego Lopes (145 lbs)
• Dan Hooker (155.75 lbs) vs. Benoit Saint Denis (155.75 lbs)
• Rafael Fiziev (155.5 lbs) vs. Mauricio Ruffy (155.25 lbs)
• Tai Tuivasa (265.5 lbs) vs. Tallison Teixeira (259 lbs)
• Quillan Salkilld (155.5 lbs) vs. Jamie Mullarkey (155.5 lbs)

Preliminary Card Weigh-In Results

• Junior Tafa (205.25 lbs) vs. Billy Elekana (204 lbs)
• Cameron Rowston (184.5 lbs) vs. Cody Brundage (184.75 lbs)
• Jacob Malkoun (185.75 lbs) vs. Torrez Finney (185.75 lbs)
• Jonathan Micallef (170.5 lbs) vs. Oban Elliott (169.75 lbs)

Early Prelims Weigh-In Results

• Kaan Ofli (145.25 lbs) vs. Yizha (145.5 lbs)
• Sangwook Kim (155.75 lbs) vs. Dom Mar Fan (154.75 lbs) — Road to UFC Lightweight Final
• Keiichiro Nakamura (145.25 lbs) vs. Sebastian Szalay (145.75 lbs) — Road to UFC Featherweight Final
• Sulangrangbo (135.75 lbs) vs. Lawrence Lui (135.25 lbs) — Road to UFC Bantamweight Final
• Aaron Tau (129 lbs) vs. Namsrai Batbayar (126 lbs) — Road to UFC Flyweight Final

As the fighters step into the Octagon, the anticipation reaches a fever pitch. The betting odds are in, and the stage is set for an unforgettable night of combat sports. Don’t miss out on the action as UFC 325 promises to deliver a spectacle of skill, determination, and sheer willpower.